Historical Events
Boxing Title Fight
In his last fight, undefeated world heavyweight boxing champion Rocky Marciano KOs light heavyweight Archie Moore in the 9th round at Yankee Stadium, NYC
- Last allied occupying troops leave Austria
- USSR performs nuclear test
Famous Birthdays
- Gulshan Grover, Indian actor known as the "Bad Man" in Bollywood cinema (I Am Kalam), born in New Delhi, India
- Mika Kaurismäki, Finnish director
- Rebecca Balding, actress (Carla-Lou Grant, Soap), born in Little Rock, Arkansas
- Richard J Hieb, astronaut (STS 39, 49, 65), born in Jamestown, North Dakota
- Rick Aiello, American character actor (Officer Long- Do the Right Thing), born in the United States (d. 2021)
Famous Deaths
- Jacqueline Reyneke van Stuwe, Dutch author, dies at 84
1955 Highlights
About September 21, 1955
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 2 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo
