What Happened on March 15, 1955

Historical Events

  • Dutch 2nd Chamber requires TV licenses
  • US Air Force unveils self-guided missile
  • WLEX TV channel 18 in Lexington, KY (NBC) begins broadcasting

Famous Birthdays

  • (Daniel) "Dee" Snider, American singer, songwriter and actor (Twisted Sister), born in Astoria, Queens
  • Etterlene "Bunny" DeBarge, American rock and soul singer-songwrtier (DeBarge - "Time Will Reveal"), born in Detroit, Michigan
  • Mohsin Khan, Pakistani cricketer (Pakistani opening batsman late 70s early 80s), born in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
  • Steve Lillywhite, British record producer (U2; Rolling Stones; Phish), born in Egham, England

About March 15, 1955

Day of the Week: Tuesday
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

  • UK #1 Song: Give Me Your Word - Tennessee Ernie Ford