Famous Birthdays
- Guy Gallo, American poet, playwright, and screenwriter (Under the Volcano), born in New Orleans, Louisiana (d. 2015)
- Hunt Block, American actor (As The World Turns, 2000-05 - "Craig"), born in Glen Burnie, Maryland
- Jeff Clayton, American session and touring jazz saxophonist and composer (Clayton Brothers, Groove Shop), born in Venice, California (d. 2020) [1]
- Steve Roach, American ambient and electronic musician and composer (Molecules of Motion), born in La Mesa, California
Famous Weddings
Brendan Behan
Irish poet and playwright Brendan Behan (32) weds Irish illustrator Beatrice Salkeld (29) at Donnybrook Church in Dublin, Ireland, until his death in 1964
Died in 1955 1955 Highlights
About February 16, 1955
Day of the Week: Wednesday
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
#1 Song: Softly, Softly - Ruby Murray
