Historical Events
- Time bomb aboard United DC-6 kills 44 above Longmont, Colorado
Famous Birthdays
- Beth Leavel, American Broadway actress and singer (Baby It's You; The Drowsy Chaperone), born in Raleigh, North Carolina
Famous Deaths
- Dale Carnegie, American writer and public speaker (How to Win Friends & Influence People), dies at 66
- W H van Eemlandt [Haasse], author (Treasure Hunter of Amstel), dies
Died in 1955 1955 Highlights
About November 1, 1955
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 6 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
- #1 Song: The Man From Laramie - Jimmy Young