What Happened on November 5, 1955

Historical Events

  • Date returned to in "Back to the Future" by Marty McFly
  • The rebuilt Vienna State Opera reopens after it was destroyed in World War II, with Ludwig van Beethoven's "Fidelio"

Famous Birthdays

  • Karan Thapar, Indian journalist, political analyst and commentator, born in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
  • Nestor Serrano, American actor (Navi Araz-24), born in The Bronx, New York

Famous Deaths

  • Charley Toorop, Dutch painter (3 Generations), dies at 64
  • Maurice Utrillo, French painter (Port St Martin, Montmartre), dies at 71
Died in 1955 1955 Highlights

About November 5, 1955

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 5 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

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