What Happened on February 14, 1955

Historical Events

  • WFLA (now WXFL) TV channel 8 in Tampa-St Petersburg, Florida (NBC) begins

Famous Birthdays

  • Carol Kalish, American publishing executive (Marvel Comics) (d. 1991)
  • James Eckhouse, American actor
  • Jeremy Lascelles, British grandson of English princess Mary
  • Rip Rogers, American professional wrestler, born in Seymour, Indiana

Famous Deaths

  • Charles Cuvillier, French composer of operetta (The Naughty Princess), dies at 77
Died in 1955 1955 Highlights

About February 14, 1955

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 2 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Softly, Softly - Ruby Murray