Famous Birthdays
- Eric Faulkner [Falconer], Scottish rock guitarist (Bay City Rollers - "Saturday Night"), born in Edinburgh, Scotland
- Fred Hersch, American jazz pianist, composer, educator (New England Conservatory), and HIV/AIDS activist, born in Cincinnati, Ohio
- Rich Mullins, American contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter ("Awesome God"), born in Richmond, Indiana (d. 1997)
Famous Deaths
- Roy Minnett, Australian cricket all-rounder who played 9 Tests, 3 x 50, 11 wickets; NSW, dies at 69
1955 Highlights
About October 21, 1955
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 5 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Man From Laramie - Jimmy Young
