What Happened on May 10, 1955

Historical Events

  • 8th Cannes Film Festival: "Marty" directed by Delbert Mann wins Palme d'Or

Famous Birthdays

  • Chris Berman, sportscaster (ESPN)
  • Mark David Chapman, American assassin (John Lennon), born in Fort Worth, Texas
  • Mbongeni Ngema, South African playwright, lyricist, composer, and theatre producer (Sarafina!), born in Verulam, South Africa (d. 2023) [1]
Born in 1955

Famous Deaths

  • John Radecki, Australian stained glass artist, dies at 89

Tommy Burns (1881-1955)

Canadian boxer (World Heavyweight Champion 1906–08), dies of a heart attack at 73


1955 Highlights

About May 10, 1955

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 10 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Taurus

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