Famous Birthdays
- Sandra Bernhard, American stand-up comic and actress (The King of Comedy; Roseanne - "Nancy"), born in Flint, Michigan
- Theuns Stofberg, South African rugby union flanker (21 caps, captain 1980, 81, 84; Orange FS, Northern Transvaal, Western Province), born in Villiers, South Africa (d. 2023)
Famous Deaths
- Max Meldrum, Scottish-Australian painter (founder of Australian Tonalism), dies at 79
- Vernon Isley, American rock singer (The Isley Brothers), dies from injuries sustained when he is struck by a car while riding his bicycle at 13
Died in 1955 1955 Highlights
About June 6, 1955
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 10 months and 22 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
