Famous Birthdays
- Barbara Olson (née Bracher), American political commentator, born in Houston, Texas (d. 2001)
- Brad Murphey, Australian racing driver
Famous Deaths
- Alfred Carpenter, English Royal Navy soldier, dies at 74
- Ham Fisher, American comic strip writer and cartoonist (Joe Palooka), dies at 55
1955 Highlights
About December 27, 1955
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 8 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Christmas Alphabet - Dickie Valentine
