Historical Events
- Austria resumed its sovereignty after departure of last Allied occupation forces, for 1st time since German occupation of 1938
Sports History
Branch Rickey steps down as GM of the Pirates
- Tappan sells 1st microwave oven
Famous Birthdays
- Danny Darwin, American baseball pitcher (Pittsburgh Pirates), born in Bonham, Texas
- Glynis Barber, South African-English actress (Dempsey and Makepeace), born in Durban, South Africa
- Robin Eubanks, American jazz trombonist, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Tim Rosaforte, American golf writer (Sports Illustrated, Golf Digest) and broadcaster (USA Network, Golf Channel), born in Mount Kisco, New York (d. 2022)
1955 Highlights
About October 25, 1955
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 5 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Man From Laramie - Jimmy Young
