Historical Events
Sports History
Mickey Mantle hits career HR # 100
- Philadelphia Phillies beat the Chicago Cubs, 1-0 in 15 innings; ties longest shutout in club history
US Golf Open
US Open Men's Golf, Olympic CC: Jack Fleck wins an 18-hole playoff by 3 strokes to claim his only major title and deny Ben Hogan a record fifth US Open title
About June 19, 1955
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 10 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Unchained Melody - Jimmy Young
