Historical Events
- Britain transfers the Cocos (Keeling) Islands in the Indian Ocean to Australia
Famous Birthdays
- Ludovico Einaudi, Italian pianist, classical and film composer (Divenire), born in Turin, Piedmont, Italy
- Mary Landrieu, American politician (US Senator of Louisiana, 1997-2005), born in Arlington, Virgina
- Steven Brust [Karl Zoltan], American sci-fi author (Yendi, Jhereg), born in St. Paul, Minnesota
Famous Weddings
William Shockley
Physicist William Shockley (45) weds psychiatric nurse Emmy Lanning
Died in 1955 1955 Highlights
About November 23, 1955
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 5 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rock Around The Clock - Bill Haley & His Comets
