Historical Events
PM Anthony Eden
Anthony Eden succeeds Winston Churchill as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Famous Birthdays
Akira Toriyama (1955-2024)
Japanese manga artist (Dragon Ball), born in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan [1]
- Charlotte de Turckheim, French actress (Jefferson in Paris), born in Montereau-Fault-Yonne, France
- Janice Long (née Chegwin), British radio host (Crash FM; BBC), born in Liverpool, Merseyside, England (d. 2021)
- Lazarus Chakwera, Malawian theologian and politician (President of Malawi 2020-), born in Lilongwe, Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland
Famous Weddings
Ray Charles
American musician Ray Charles (24) weds Della Beatrice Howard
Died in 1955 1955 Highlights
About April 5, 1955
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 69 years and 1 month
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Give Me Your Word - Tennessee Ernie Ford
