Historical Events
- Baltimore Orioles pull their 1st triple play (3-6-2 vs KC Athletics)
- Fire in cinema in Sclessin, Belgium, kills 39
- Night express train in Guadalajara, Mexico derails, killing 300
Howl Obscenity Charges
The American Civil Liberties Union announces it will defend Allen Ginsberg's book "Howl" against obscenity charges
Famous Birthdays
- Aleksandr Nikolayevich Yablontsev, Russian lt-colonel and cosmonaut, born in Warsaw, Poland (d. 2012)
- John Mooney, American blues-funk guitarist, slide guitarist and singer (Bluesiana), born in East Orange, New Jersey
About April 3, 1955
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 69 years and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Give Me Your Word - Tennessee Ernie Ford
