Historical Events
- Hurricane Connie dissipates after killing 77 in the US eastern seaboard and mid-atlantic states
- WXEX TV channel 8 in Richmond-Petersburg, VA (ABC) begins
Famous Birthdays
- Kenneth Carr, American basketball forward (Olympic gold 1976; LA Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Portland TBs), born in Clearwater, Florida
- Larry Mathews [Mazzeo], American child actor (The Dick Van Dyke Show - "Ritchie"), born in Burbank, California
About August 15, 1955
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 8 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rose Marie - Slim Whitman
