Historical Events
- 1st performance of Gerald Finzi's Cello Concerto, his last major work; John Barbirolli leading the Hallé Orchestra, with soloist Christopher Bunting at Cheltenham Music Festival in Gloucestershire, England
- Balclutha ties up at Pier 43 & becomes a floating museum
- Yarkon Water Project opens to supply water to Negev desert in Israel
Famous Birthdays
- Roger Binny, Indian cricket medium-pace all-rounder (early 80's), born in Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Famous Deaths
- Koos [Jacobus Jan] Vorrink, Dutch politician and socialist (SDAP/AJC/PvdA), dies at 64
Died in 1955 1955 Highlights
About July 19, 1955
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 9 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Dreamboat - Alma Cogan
