Historical Events
- 16 countries join the United Nations, including Austria, Finland, Italy, and Spain
- Tappan Zee Bridge in NY opens to traffic
Famous Birthdays
- Jane Crafter, Australian-American golfer (1987 JC Penney Mixed Teams), born in Perth, Australia
Famous Deaths
- Dorothy Bernard, American stage, silent and sound screen actress (Life With Father - "Margaret"), dies of a heart attack at 65
Died in 1955 1955 Highlights
About December 14, 1955
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 4 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Christmas Alphabet - Dickie Valentine