What Happened on November 4, 1955

Famous Birthdays

  • David Julius, American physiologist (2021 Nobel Prize for Physiology and Medicine for receptors for temperature and touch), born in Brooklyn, New York
  • Matti Vanhanen, 40th Prime Minister of Finland (2003-10), born in Jyväskylä, Finland
  • Peter Boynton, American actor (Tonio-As the World Turns), born in Damariscotta, Maine

Famous Deaths

Cy Young (1867-1955)

American Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher (Cleveland Spiders, Boston Americans; most wins in MLB history 511), dies of a heart attack at 88

Died in 1955 1955 Highlights

About November 4, 1955

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 5 months and 28 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