Historical Events
- "Pather Panchali", Indian film directed by Satyajit Ray, starring Subir Banerjee, Kanu Banerjee and Karuna Banerjee, is released
- 1st color telecast (NBC) of a tennis match (Davis Cup)
Famous Deaths
- Sol White, American Baseball HOF executive (Philadelphia Giants 4 x consecutive black C'ships 1904–1907), dies at 87
Died in 1955 1955 Highlights
About August 26, 1955
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 8 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rose Marie - Slim Whitman
