Historical Events
- 32.4 cm precipitation at Burlington, Connecticut (state record)
- Hurricane Diane kills 200 people, becomes 1st billion $ damage storm (N.E. US)
- US raises import duty on bicycles 50%
Radio History
WINS radio (New York City), announces it will not play "copy" white cover versions of R&B records (DJ's play Fats Domino's "Ain't That A Shame," not Pat Boone's)
Famous Birthdays
- (Edgar) "Ned" Yost, American MLB baseball catcher, 1980-85 and manager, 2003-2019 (Minnesota Twins; Kansas City Royals - World Series win, 2015), born in Eureka, California
- Patricia Scotland, British diplomat, politician and barrister (1st female Commonwealth secretary-general), born in Dominica, British Leeward Islands
- Peter Gallagher, American actor (Summer Lovers; Sex, Lies, and Videotape; The Player; The O.C. - "Sandy"), and singer, born in New York City
About August 19, 1955
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 8 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rose Marie - Slim Whitman
