Historical Events
- British Open Men's Golf, St Andrews: Peter Thomson of Australia wins the 2nd of 3 consecutive Open titles, 2 strokes clear of runner-up John Fallon
Famous Birthdays
- Mihaela Mitrache, Romanian actress
1955 Highlights
About July 8, 1955
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 66 years and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Cancer
