What Happened on November 16, 1955

Historical Events

  • Sultan Sidi Mohammed Ben Yussuph V returns to Morocco

Famous Birthdays

  • Chris Layton, American blues-rock drummer (Double Trouble -"Pride and Joy"; Kenny Wayne Shepherd), born in Corpus Christi, Texas
  • Pierre Larouche, Canadian National Hockey League player

Famous Deaths

  • Tomasz Arciszewski, 31st Prime Minister of Poland, 3rd Prime Minister of the Polish government-in-exile in London (1944-47), dies at 88
Died in 1955 1955 Highlights

About November 16, 1955

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 5 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Hernando's Hideaway - Johnston Brothers