Historical Events
- Bir BSD Mahendra succeeds Tribhubana as king of Nepal
Golf Tournament
LPGA Titleholders Championship Women's Golf, Augusta CC: Patty Berg wins her 6th Titleholders title by 2 strokes from Mary Lena Faulk
Famous Birthdays
- Bruno Conti, Italian footballer and manager, born in Nettuno, Rome
- Glenne Headly, actress (Dick Tracy, Making Mr Right), born in New London, Connecticut
- John Hackett, British rock, classical, and new age flautist, born in Pimlico, London, England
- Olga Rukavishnikova, Soviet pentathlete (Olympic silver 1980), born in Severodvinsk, Arkhangelsk
- Patricia J. Engfer, General manager (Hyatt Regency-Orlando), born in Hackensack, New Jersey
Famous Deaths
- Tribhuwan Bir Bikram Shah, King of Nepal (1911-55), dies under mysterious circumstances at 48
1955 Highlights
About March 13, 1955
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 1 month and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Give Me Your Word - Tennessee Ernie Ford
