What Happened on June 21, 1955

Historical Events

Music History

Johnny Cash debuts Top 10 country song "Cry! Cry! Cry!"

Famous Birthdays

  • David Marshall Grant, American actor (Legs, French Postcards), born in Westport, Connecticut
  • Juan Carlos Orellana, Chilean soccer left winger (11 caps; Deportes Temuco, CSD Colo-Colo, O'Higgins FC), born in Santiago, Chile (d. 2022)
  • Leigh McCloskey, American actor (Dallas, Executive Suite, Gen Hosp), born in Los Angeles, California

Michel Platini (68 years old)

French footballer, born in Jœuf, France


About June 21, 1955

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 10 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Unchained Melody - Jimmy Young