What Happened on June 5, 1955

Historical Events

Sports History

NY Yankee Mickey Mantle hits 550' HR off Chicago Billy Pierce

Famous Birthdays

  • Edino, Brazilian soccer defender (45 caps; Fluminense, Udinese) and manager (Fluminense, Boavista), born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Hugh Marsh, Canadian session, touring, and jazz electric violinist, born in Montreal, Quebec

About June 5, 1955

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 10 months and 24 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