What Happened on June 10, 1955

Historical Events

  • 1st separation of virus into component parts reported
  • KWEX TV channel 41 in San Antonio, TX (IND) begins broadcasting

Famous Birthdays

  • Andrew Stevens, American actor (Seduction, Boys in Company C, Fury), born in Memphis, Tennessee
  • Stanislav Kropilák, Slovak basketball power forward-center (4 × FIBA European Selection; 5 × Czech Player of the Year; BK Inter Bratislava), born in Kremnica, Slovakia (d. 2022)

Famous Deaths

  • Margaret Abbott, American golfer (1st American woman to win Olympic event, golf 1900), dies at 76
Died in 1955 1955 Highlights

About June 10, 1955

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 10 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White - Eddie Calvert