Britain's First-Ever TV Ad
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Historical Events
- -28] Hurricane Janet, kills 500 in the Caribbean
- Commercial television begins in the UK with the launch of ITV, soon airs the 1st advert on UK TV, for Gibbs SR toothpaste
- On BBC radio Grace Archer is killed in a barn fire on Brookfield Farm - the BBC denies this was to spoil the launch of rival network ITV
Famous Birthdays
- Jeffrey Leonard, American Major League baseball player, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
John Brennan (68 years old)
American Director of the CIA (2013-18), born in North Bergen, New Jersey
1955 Highlights
About September 22, 1955
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 7 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rose Marie - Slim Whitman
