Historical Events
- -28] Hurricane Janet, kills 500 in Caribbean
- Commercial television begins in UK with ITV; meanwhile on BBC radio Grace Archer is killed in a barn fire on Brookfield Farm - the BBC denies this was to spoil the launch of the rival network
- With the launch of ITV, the UK's 1st commercial television station, the 1st advert on UK TV airs for Gibbs SR toothpaste
Famous Birthdays
- Jeffrey Leonard, Major League baseball player
- John Brennan, American Director of the CIA (2013-18), born in North Bergen, New Jersey
1955 Highlights
About September 22, 1955
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 10 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo
