What Happened on August 30, 1955

Famous Birthdays

  • Butch [Richard] Johnson, American archer (Olympic gold 1992, 96), born in Worcester, Massachusetts
  • Martin Jackson, British rocker (Swing Out Sister - "Swing Out"), born in Manchester, England
  • Marvin Powell Jr., American College Football HOF offensive tackle (USC; First-team All-Pro 1979, 82; 5 x Pro Bowl; NY Jets, TB Buccaneers), born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina (d. 2022)

About August 30, 1955

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 7 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Rose Marie - Slim Whitman