On this day
Revisit the news, notable people, and historical moments connected to this date.
Portrait 1080 × 1920 PNG · created on your device
E Ger Deputy Min-Pres Ulbricht says USSR will have to keep forces in Ger as long as Western allies do
accord announced on 20-yr mutual defense alliance and USSR withdrawal of mil, naval forces from Porkkala in 3 mos; Paasikivi, Khrushchev s at fete marking signing; Voroshilov hails Paasikivi; communique text
K C Royall favors contracting, not expanding, system, s, NYS Educ Conf; Controller Levitt, others dissent
election as UN Assembly Pres assured
State Dept, stressing non-interference, silent on US recognition of new regime; US aides see recognition of any Govt that shows it controls nation; repts to Washington show obscure picture of Peron status and nature of new regime
1955Betsy Brantley, American actress[†]
Betsy Brantley is an American actress. She has appeared in numerous films, plays, and television shows since the early 1980s. Her breakout role was in the 1982 film Five Days One Summer with Sean Connery.
1955Johnny Kidd, English wrestler[†]
John Lowing is a retired British professional wrestler best known under the ring name Johnny Kidd. Kidd was best known for his work during what was known as the Golden Era of British Wrestling.
1955Haim Moshe, Israeli singer[†]
Haim Moshe, born 20 September 1955 is an Israeli singer whose musical style has crossed over from Yemenite and Mediterranean "ethnic" music to include mainstream Israeli and western pop elements. He has helped Mizrahi music achieve wide popularity both in Israel and in Arab countries.
1955José Rivero, Spanish golfer[†]
José Rivero is a Spanish professional golfer.
1955The Treaty on Relations between the USSR and the GDR is signed.[†]
The Treaty on Relations Between the USSR and GDR was a treaty between the Soviet Union and German Democratic Republic, commonly known as East Germany, signed on 20 September 1955. The treaty became the legal basis for the Group of Soviet Forces in Germany, and its successor, the Western Group of Forces to maintain its presence in Germany following the end of the Soviet occupation.
In 1955, the world population was approximately 2,740,213,792 people[†]