What Happened on May 16, 1955

Historical Events

  • King Baudouin of Belgium visits Congo
  • Ray Lindwall scores his 2nd Test Cricket century 118 at Bridgetown

Marciano TKOs Cockell

Rocky Marciano beats Don Cockell by TKO in the 9th round at Kezar Stadium, San Francisco to retain his world heavyweight boxing title

1955 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Debra Winger, American actress (Terms of Endearment, Officer & Gentleman), born in Columbus, Ohio
  • Edgar Bronfman Jr, American businessman (CEO of Seagrams, 1994-2000; CEO of Warner Music Group, 2004-11), born in New York City
  • Hazel O'Connor, British singer-songwriter ("Eighth Day"; "Will You?"),and actress (Breaking Glass), born in Coventry, England

Jack Morris (68 years old)

Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher (5 x MLB All Star; World Series 1984 Detroit Tigers, 1991 [MVP] Minnesota Twins, 1992-93 Toronto Blue Jays), born in Saint Paul, Minnesota

Olga Korbut (68 years old)

Soviet-Belarusian gymnast (4 x Olympic gold 1972, 76), born in Grodno, Belarus, Soviet Union


Born in 1955

Famous Deaths

  • James Agee, American author (African Queen, Death in Family), dies at 45
1955 Highlights

About May 16, 1955

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 10 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

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

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