What Happened on April 29, 1955

Historical Events

  • Giovanni Gronchi elected third President of Italy

Famous Birthdays

  • Gino Quilico, Canadian Grammy Award-winning operatic baritone, born in Flushing, New York City
  • Kate Mulgrew, American actress (Capt Janeway-Star Trek Voyager), born in Dubuque, Iowa
  • Leslie Jordan, American Emmy Award-winning actor (Will & Grace - "Beverly"), and writer, born in Chattanooga, Tennessee (d. 2022)

About April 29, 1955

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 69 years and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Taurus

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White - Perez 'Prez' Prado & His Orchestra, The King of the Mambo