Historical Events
- New York psychologist Joyce Brothers wins "$64,000 Question" with topic of boxing
Famous Birthdays
- Bill Lloyd, American country music singer (Foster & Lloyd - "Crazy Over You"), born in Bowling Green, Kentucky
- Bright Sheng, Chinese-American concert pianist, composer (Never Far Away; Hot Pepper), conductor, and music teacher, born in Shanghai, China
- Malcolm Jarvis, Zimbabwean cricket fast bowler (5 Tests including Zimbabwe's 1st Test side, 11 wickets), born in Fort Victoria, Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland
- Rick Buckler, British rock drummer (The Jam), born in Woking, Surrey, England
- Steven Wright, American stand-up comedian (Steven Wright Live), born in Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Tish Hinojosa, American country singer ("Something in the Rain"), born in San Antonio, Texas
Famous Deaths
Honus Wagner (1874-1955)
American Baseball Hall of Fame shortstop (8 x NL batting champion; 5 × NL RBI / stolen base leader; Pittsburgh Pirates), dies at 81
1955 Highlights
About December 6, 1955
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 4 months and 13 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
