What Happened on March 25, 1955

Historical Events

  • East Germany granted full sovereignty by occupying power, USSR

Event of Interest

United States Customs seizes copies of Allen Ginsberg's poem "Howl" as obscene.

Famous Birthdays

  • Daniel Boulud, French chef and restaurateur
  • Lee Mazzilli, American baseball utility (MLB All Star 1979, NY Mets; World Series 1986, Pittsburgh Pirates), manager (Baltimore Orioles) and coach (World Series 2000, NY Yankees), born in Brooklyn, New York

About March 25, 1955

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 1 month and 8 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Give Me Your Word - Tennessee Ernie Ford