Historical Events
- "Gunsmoke" premieres on CBS TV starring James Arness
Famous Birthdays
- Giannina Facio Franco, Mrs Phillipe Junot, born in San José, Costa Rica
- Marja-Liisa Hämäläinen, Finnish cross country skier (3 Olympic gold 1984), born in Simpele, Finland
- Pat Mastelotto, American rock drummer (Mr Mister - "Broken Wings"; King Crimson, 1994-present), born in Chico, California
Famous Deaths
- Robert Blackburn, British aviation pioneer and the founder of Blackburn Aircraft, dies at 70
1955 Highlights
About September 10, 1955
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 6 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rose Marie - Slim Whitman
