Famous Birthdays
- Chamras Saewataporn, Thai composer and musician, born in Bangkok, Thailand
- Janusz Kupcewicz, Polish soccer midfielder (20 caps; KS Arka Gdynia, ASSE Saint-Étienne), born in Gdańsk, Poland (d. 2022)
Famous Deaths
- Hermann Weyl, German mathematician and philosopher, dies at 70
Died in 1955 1955 Highlights
About December 9, 1955
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 4 months and 20 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
