What Happened on November 26, 1955

Historical Events

  • 20th Iron Bowl: Auburn beats Alabama 26-0 in Birmingham
  • CFL Grey Cup, Empire Stadium, Vancouver: Edmonton Eskimos retain Championship with 34-19 win over Montreal Alouettes
  • Emergency crisis proclaimed in Cyprus

The Boy Friend

Sandy Wilson's musical "The Boy Friend", featuring the Broadway debut of Julie Andrews, closes at Royale Theater, NYC, after 483 performances


Famous Birthdays

  • Bob Walk, American baseball player, born in Van Nuys, California
  • Jay Howell, American baseball pitcher (NY Yankees, Oakland A's), born in Miami, Florida
  • Tracy Hickman, American sci-fi author (Dragons of Spring Dawning), born in Salt Lake City, Utah

About November 26, 1955

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

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

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Rock Around The Clock - Bill Haley & His Comets