Historical Events
- Jordan government of Tewfik Abdul Huda resigns
Famous Birthdays
- Jerry Dengler, American singer (Mason Dixon - "Karen Comes Around"), born in Colorado Springs, Colorado
- John Hinckley Jr., American man who attempted to assassinate US President Ronald Reagan in 1981, born in Ardmore, Oklahoma
- Ken Schrader, American auto racer, promoter (Daytona 500 1988, 89, 90), born in Fenton, Missouri
- Mars Williams, American jazz and rock saxophonist (The Waitresses; Psychedelic Furs), born in Elmhurst, Illinois, (d. 2023)
- Mike Porcaro, American rock bassist (Toto, 1982-2007 "Stranger In Town"), born in South Windsor, Connecticut (d. 2015)
- Sut Jhally, Kenyan-born American educator
Famous Deaths
- Daniël George van Beuningen, Dutch coal merchant (Rotterdam) and art collector, dies at 78
Died in 1955 1955 Highlights
About May 29, 1955
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 10 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White - Eddie Calvert
