Historical Events
- KTVE TV channel 10 in Monroe-El Dorado, LA (NBC) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Alberto Tarantini, Argentine soccer defender (61 caps; FIFA World Cup 1978; Boca Juniors, River Plate, Toulouse), born in Ezeiza, Argentina
- Melody Anderson, Canadian actress (Flash Gordon), born in Edmonton, Alberta
- Warren Jeffs, American convicted polygamist
Famous Deaths
- Charles "Cow Cow" Davenport, American boogie-woogie and blues musician, dies of hardening of the arteries at 61
Died in 1955 1955 Highlights
About December 3, 1955
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 4 months and 22 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
