What Happened on June 7, 1955

Historical Events

  • "$64,000 Question" hosted by Hal March, premieres on CBS TV

TV Show Appearance

1st President to appear on color TV (Eisenhower)

Event of Interest

India Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru visit USSR


Famous Birthdays

  • Bill Koch, American skier, born in Brattleboro, Vermont
  • Joey Scarbury, American singer-songwriter ("Theme from The Greatest American Hero (Believe It or Not)"), born in Ontario, California
  • Jon Balke, Norwegian jazz pianist, composer and bandleader (Magnetic North Orchestra), born in Furnes, Norway
  • William Forsythe, American actor (Raising Arizona; Once Upon a Time in America; Boardwalk Empire), born in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn

About June 7, 1955

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 10 months and 21 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