Historical Events
- Bauer & Berra homer in 9th beating Red Sox 5-4 taking over 1st
- US Auto Club forms to oversee four major auto racing categories
Sports History
Yankee Mickey Mantle pulls a hamstring muscle running out a bunt
Famous Birthdays
- Janet Ellis, English television presenter (Blue Peter, Jigsaw), born in Kent
- Liz Knights, English publisher (Victor Gollancz), born in Hayes Common, England (d. 1996)
- Robin Yount, American Baseball HOF shortstop/center fielder (AL MVP 1982, 89; 3 x MLB All Star; Milwaukee Brewers; 3,142 hits), born in Danville, Illinois
- Yolandita Monge, Puerto Rican singer, born in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico
Famous Deaths
- Leopold CMS Amery, British minister of Colonies (India), dies at 81
Died in 1955 1955 Highlights
About September 16, 1955
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 7 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rose Marie - Slim Whitman
