Historical Events
- Robert Wright and George Forrest's musical "Kismet" closes at Ziegfeld Theater NYC after 583 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Judy Davis, Australian actress (Barton Fink, Husbands & Wives), born in Perth, Australia
- Mike Smith, English TV and radio presenter, born in Romford, Essex (d. 2014)
- Su Ingle, British actress (Around the World in Seven Minutes and Four Times on Saturday), born in London
- Tony Miles, English chess player (first Englishman to earn the Grandmaster title), born in Birmingham, England (d. 2001)
Famous Deaths
- Robert Herman Woltjer, Dutch Minister of Education, dies at 76
Died in 1955 1955 Highlights
About April 23, 1955
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 69 years and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White - Perez 'Prez' Prado & His Orchestra, The King of the Mambo
