Historical Events
Sports History
"Track & Field" magazine names Jesse Owens all-time track athlete
- Buganda Agreement between Andrew Cohen, Governor of Uganda Protectorate, and Mutesa II, Kabaka of Buganda
Event of Interest
The antiproton (antiparticle of the proton) is discovered at University of California by physicists Emilio Segrè and Owen Chamberlain - wins 1959 Nobel Prize for Physics
Famous Birthdays
- David Twohy, American movie director and screenwriter
- Denis Watson, South African golfer (US Open 1985 runner-up; Senior PGA C'ship 2007), born in Harare, Zimbabwe
- Rita Verdonk, Dutch politician
- Timmy Mallett, British TV presenter
Famous Deaths
- José Ortega y Gasset, Spanish philosopher and author (The Revolt of the Masses), dies at 72
Died in 1955 1955 Highlights
About October 18, 1955
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 6 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Man From Laramie - Jimmy Young
