What Happened on November 1, 1955

Historical Events

  • Time bomb aboard United DC-6 kills 44 above Longmont, Colorado

Famous Birthdays

  • Beth Leavel, American Broadway actress and singer (Baby It's You; The Drowsy Chaperone), born in Raleigh, North Carolina
Born in 1955

Famous Deaths

  • Dale Carnegie, American writer and public speaker (How to Win Friends & Influence People), dies at 66
  • W H van Eemlandt [Haasse], author (Treasure Hunter of Amstel), dies
1955 Highlights

About November 1, 1955

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 5 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: The Man From Laramie - Jimmy Young