Historical Events
- KNTV TV channel 11 in San Jose, CA (ABC) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Nina Blackwood, American actress and VJ (MTV, Solid Gold, Vice Squad), born in Springfield, Massachusetts
- Peter Scolari, American stage and screen Emmy Award-winning actor (Newhart - "Michael"; Girls - "Tad"; Bosom Buddies - "Henry"), born in New Rochelle, New York (d. 2021) [1]
Famous Deaths
- Gustave Vanzype, Belgian literary figure (La Gazette), dies at 86
Died in 1955 1955 Highlights
About September 12, 1955
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 7 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rose Marie - Slim Whitman
