Historical Events
Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks is arrested for refusing to move to the back of a bus and give her seat to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama
Famous Birthdays
- Mark Thompson, American disc jockey and actor, born in Florence, Alabama
- Pat Spillane, Irish Gaelic football left half forward and broadcaster (8 x All Ireland titles; Kerry), born in Templenoe, County Kerry, Ireland
- Uwe Benter, German rowing coxswain (Olympic gold coxed four 1972), born in Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- Verónica Forqué, Spanish actress, born in Madrid, Spain
Famous Deaths
- Chief Thundercloud [Victor Daniels], Cherokee actor (The Lone Ranger, Colt .45), dies from stomach cancer at 57
Died in 1955 1955 Highlights
About December 1, 1955
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 4 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rock Around The Clock - Bill Haley & His Comets
