What Happened on July 21, 1955

Historical Events

  • USS Seawolf launched, 1st submarine powered by liquid metal cooled nuclear reactor

Famous Birthdays

  • Henry Preistman, British rock keyboardist, songwriter, and vocalist (Christians - "Harvest For The World"), born in Kingston upon Hull, England
  • Howie Epstein, American bassist (The Heartbreakers, 1982-2002), born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (d. 2003)
  • Taco [Ockerse], Indonesian-Dutch pop and new wave singer (Puttin' On the Ritz), born in Jakarta, Indonesia

About July 21, 1955

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 9 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Dreamboat - Alma Cogan