What Happened on September 25, 1955

Historical Events

Sports History

Detroit outfielder Al Kaline, 20, is youngest batting champ

  • The Royal Jordanian Air Force is founded

Famous Birthdays

  • Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, German football player (Bayern Munich), born in Lippstadt, West Germany
  • Ludo Coeck, Belgian footballer (R.S.C. Anderlecht), born in Berchem, Belgium (d. 1985)
  • Steven Severin [Bailey], British pop bassist (Siouxsie & Banshees), born in Highgate, London, England
  • Zucchero [Adelmo Fornaciari], Italian blues and rock singer-songwriter ("Senza una Donna" - Without a Woman), born in Roncocesi, Reggio Emilia, Italy

Famous Deaths

  • Hendrik J. Pos, Dutch philosopher and linguist (Committee of Watchfulness), dies at 57
Died in 1955 1955 Highlights

About September 25, 1955

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 7 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Rose Marie - Slim Whitman