Historical Events
- English speed ace Donald Campbell drives Bluebird K7 to new water speed record at Ullswater in English Lakes District; first boat past 200 mph: 202.32 mph (325.60 km/h)
- NY Yankees Bob Cerv and E Howard are 1st to hit consecutive pinch HRs
Famous Deaths
- Betsy van Es, Flemish actress (Un soir de joie), dies at 55
- Cordell Hull, American Secretary of State (1933-44) who established United Nations (Nobel Peace Prize 1945), dies at 83
Died in 1955 1955 Highlights
About July 23, 1955
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 9 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rose Marie - Slim Whitman
