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What Happened on July 14, 1955

Historical Events

  • Two killed and many dazed by lightning strikes at Ascot racecourse in England

Famous Birthdays

  • L. Brent Bozell, American author and conservative activist, founded Media Research Center, born in Washington D.C.
  • Matthew Seligman, British studio and touring new wave rock bassist (Robyn Hitchcock; Thompson Twins; Thomas Dolby), born in Pentageia, Cyprus (d. 2020)
  • Sándor Puhl, Hungarian soccer referee (1994 FIFA World Cup Final; 1997 UEFA Champions League Final; IFFHS World's Best Referee 1994-97), born in Miskolc, Hungary (d. 2021)

About July 14, 1955

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 11 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Dreamboat - Alma Cogan