Historical Events
- James Mundy and John La Touche's musical "The Vamp" closes at the Winter Garden Theater, NYC, after 60 performances
General Motors First to $1 Billion
The General Motors Corporation becomes the first U.S. corporation to make over $1 billion USD in a year.
Famous Birthdays
- Dawood Ibrahim, Indian crime boss (D-Company), born in Khed, Ratnagiri, India
- Michigan J. Frog, Warner Bros. cartoon character created by Chuck Jones (Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series), first debuts in "One Froggy Evening"
Famous Weddings
Gregory Peck
Actor Gregory Peck (39) weds philanthropist Veronique Passani (23)
Died in 1955 1955 Highlights
About December 31, 1955
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 3 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rock Around The Clock - Bill Haley & His Comets
