Historical Events
- Earliest clinching of an NL pennant (Brooklyn Dodgers)
Famous Birthdays
- Randy Waldman, American popular music touring and session pianist, arranger, composer, and conductor, born in Chicago, Illinois
Famous Deaths
- Johannes de Young, Dutch cardinal and archbishop of Utrecht, dies at 69
Died in 1955 1955 Highlights
About September 8, 1955
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 7 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rose Marie - Slim Whitman
