What Happened on July 31, 1955

Historical Events

  • KRNT (now KCCI) TV channel 8 in Des Moines, Iowa (CBS) 1st broadcast
  • WHIS (now WVVA) TV channel 6 in Bluefield, West Virginia (NBC) 1st broadcast

About July 31, 1955

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 9 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Rose Marie - Slim Whitman