Historical Events
- Building of space travel center at Baikonur Kazakhstan begins
- KPUA (now KGMD) TV channel 9 in Hilo, HI (CBS) begins broadcasting
- The first ascent of Makalu, the world's fifth highest mountain
- US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
- Vienna Treaty: Britain, France, US & USSR restore Austria's independence
Famous Birthdays
- Lee Horsley, American actor (Nero Wolfe, Matt Houston), born in Muleshoe, Texas
About May 15, 1955
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 11 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Stranger In Paradise - Tony Bennett
