Historical Events
- British troops occupy Saudi Arabian oil field at Boeraimi
- First edition of "Village Voice" (NYC) published
Vietnamese History
Ngô Đình Diệm proclaims Vietnam a republic with himself as President
Famous Birthdays
- Christine Brewer, American operatic soprano, born in Grand Tower, Illinois
- Stephen K Robinson, American PhD, and astronaut (STS 85, sk:95), born in Sacramento, California
Famous Deaths
- Anthony Ross [Rosenthal], American stage (Bus Stop), and screen character actor (The Telltale Clue), dies of a heart attack at 46
- Arne Eggen, Norwegian composer, dies at 74
Died in 1955 1955 Highlights
About October 26, 1955
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 6 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: The Man From Laramie - Jimmy Young
