Historical Events
Revolución Libertadora
An army and navy revolt forces Argentine President Juan Perón to resign and flee to Paraguay
Baseball Record
Cubs slugger Ernie Banks hits record 5th grand slam of season
- Hurricane Hilda, kills 200 in Mexico
Famous Birthdays
- Rex Smith, American actor (Pirates of Penzance), and singer ("You Take My Breath Away"), born in Jacksonville, Florida
- Richard Burmer, American composer and musician, born in Owosso, Michigan (d. 2006)
Famous Deaths
- Carl Milles, Swedish sculptor (Wedding of Rivers), dies at 80
- John D. Dingell, Sr., U.S. Congressman from Michigan (b. 1894)
Died in 1955 1955 Highlights
About September 19, 1955
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 7 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rose Marie - Slim Whitman
