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]
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
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Stranger In Paradise - Tony Bennett