What Happened on November 27, 1955

Famous Birthdays

Bill NyeBill Nye (67 years old)

American TV host and science presenter (Bill Nye the Science Guy) and engineer, born in Washington D.C.

  • Pierre Mondou, Canadian ice hockey player, born in Sorel, Quebec
Born in 1955

Famous Deaths

Arthur HoneggerArthur Honegger (1892-1955)

Swiss composer (King David; Pacific 231), dies of a heart attack at 63

  • Luis de Freitas Branco, Portuguese composer, dies at 65
  • William Nigh, American director (Ape, Doomed to Die, Mr Wong), dies at 74
1955 Highlights

About November 27, 1955

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 67 years and 4 months
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Rock Around The Clock - Bill Haley & His Comets