Historical Events
Juan Perón Ex-communicated
Pope Pius XII ex-communicates Argentine President Juan Perón
Famous Birthdays
- Laurie Metcalf, American satge and screen Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress (Roseanne/The Conners - "Jackie"; Three Tall Women; Ladybird), born in Carbondale, Illinois
- Simon Bailey, priest, 1st British priest to say he had AIDS, born in Halifax, West Yorkshire (d. 1995)
- Tree Rollins, American NBA center (Cleveland Cavaliers), born in Winter Haven, Florida
Famous Deaths
- Ozias Leduc, Canadian painter, dies at 90
Died in 1955 1955 Highlights
About June 16, 1955
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 69 years and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White - Eddie Calvert
