Historical Events
- Conference of Bandung against colonialism and for self determination, ends
- Gaullists lose elections in France
- KFDM TV channel 6 in Beaumont, TX (CBS) begins broadcasting
- KMAU (now KGMV) TV channel 3 in Wailuku, HI (CBS) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Jack Kingston, American politician, U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia (1993-2015), born in Bryan, Texas
- John de Mol Jr, Dutch media businessman (The Voice of Netherlands), born in The Hague, Netherlands
- John Epperson [Lypsinka], American drag artist and actor, born in Hazlehurst, Mississippi
- Michael O'Keefe, American actor (Caddyshack, Ironweed, Slugger's Wife), born in Mount Vernon, New York
Famous Deaths
- Alfred Polgar, Austrian writer and theater critic (Yes & No!), dies at 79
Died in 1955 1955 Highlights
About April 24, 1955
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 69 years and 11 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
