Famous Birthdays
- Doug Williams, American NFL quarterback (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins), born in Zachary, Louisiana
- John E. Sweeney, American politician (Rep-R-NY 1999-2007), born in Troy, New York
Famous Divorces
Elizabeth Montgomery
Actress Elizabeth Montgomery (22) divorces socialite Frederick Gallatin Cammann after more than a year of marriage
Famous Deaths
- Marion Eugene Bauer, American composer, dies at 57
Died in 1955 1955 Highlights
About August 9, 1955
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 8 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rose Marie - Slim Whitman
