Historical Events
Eden Leads Conservatives to Victory
Conservatives led by Anthony Eden win British parliamentary election
- Musical adaptation of the 1927 silent film "7th Heaven", starring Gloria DeHaven and Ricardo Montalbán, opens at ANTA Theater, NYC; runs for 44 performances
Khrushchev in Belgrade
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev arrives in Belgrade
Famous Birthdays
- Masaharu Morimoto, Japanese chef
- Wesley Walker, American football wide receiver (Pro Bowl 1978, 82; First-team All-Pro 1978; New York Jets 1977–89), born in San Bernardino, California
Famous Deaths
Alberto Ascari (1918-1955)
Italian auto racer (World F1 champion 1952, 53), dies in a testing accident at 36
Died in 1955 1955 Highlights
About May 26, 1955
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 10 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White - Eddie Calvert
