What Happened on October 30, 1955

Historical Events

  • 7th NASCAR Sprint Cup: Tim Flock wins
  • Businessman and horse breeder William Woodward, Jr. is shot dead by his wife Ann Cromwell after she mistook him for an intruder
  • Imtiaz Ahmed scores 209 v NZ, the record for a no 8 batsman

Famous Birthdays

  • Myanna [Pontoppidan], American jazz and funk saxophonist (Divine Dysfunktion), born in Monterey, California
  • Shanna Reed, American actress (Major Dad, Mirrors), born in Kansas City, Kansas

About October 30, 1955

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 5 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Scorpio

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: The Man From Laramie - Jimmy Young