Historical Events
- Construction begins on Soviet cosmodrome launch facilities
- Great Britain proclaims emergency crisis due to rail strike
- US Supreme Court orders school integration "with all deliberate speed"
Famous Birthdays
- Ben de Lisi, American-British fashion designer, born in New York City
- Joe Longthorne, English singer, impressionist, and television presenter, born in Kingston upon Hull, England (d. 2019)
- Laura Baugh, American golfer, writer, broadcaster (LPGA Tour Rookie of the Year 1973), born in Gainesville, Florida
- Tommy Emmanuel, Australian-American acoustic guitarist (Stevie's Blues), born in Muswellbrook, New South Wales
Famous Deaths
- Bill Vukovich, American auto racer (Indianapolis 500 1953-4), dies in a car crash at 36 while competing in the Indianapolis 500
- Jacob Clay, Dutch philosopher and physicist (cosmic rays as charged particles), dies at 63
- Raoul Gunsbourg, French composer, impresario and opera director (Opéra de Monte-Carlo, 1892-1951), dies at 95
Died in 1955 1955 Highlights
About May 31, 1955
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 10 months and 23 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
