Famous Birthdays
- Renate Bruemmer, Swiss cosmonaut, born in St. Gallen, Switzerland
- Robert Ellis Orrall, American singer and songwriter, born in Winthrop, Massachusetts
Famous Deaths
- George Enesco, Romanian violinist, conductor, and composer (Romanian Dances), dies at 73
- Louis Charles Breguet, French aviation pioneer (founded the Compagnie des messageries aérienne which became Air France), dies at 75
Died in 1955 1955 Highlights
About May 4, 1955
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 11 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White - Perez 'Prez' Prado & His Orchestra, The King of the Mambo
