Historical Events
Juan Perón Ex-communicated
Pope Pius XII ex-communicates Argentine President Juan Perón
Famous Birthdays
- Laurie Metcalf, American actress (Roseanne, Ladybird), born in Carbonville, Illinois
- Simon Bailey, priest, 1st British priest to say he had AIDS, born in Halifax, West Yorkshire (d. 1995)
- Tree Rollins, American NBA center (Cleveland Cavaliers), born in Winter Haven, Florida
Famous Deaths
- Ozias Leduc, Canadian painter, dies at 90
Died in 1955 1955 Highlights
About June 16, 1955
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 10 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White - Eddie Calvert