What Happened in Sep 1955

'On Beyond Zebra' is Published

In his ceaseless quest to inspire readers to push their imaginations as far as possible, Dr. Seuss uses On Beyond Zebra to question the possibility... Read more

Lolita is Published in Paris

The novel's scandal-tinted history and its subject--the affair between a middle-aged sexual pervert and a twelve-year-old girl--inevitably conjure... Read more

All-White Jury Acquitted J.W. Milam and Roy Bryant for the Murder of Emmett Till

Mrs. Bradley traveled to Mississippi to testify at the trial, staying in the home of Dr. T.R.M. Howard in the all-black town of Mound Bayou. Others... Read more

1955 World Series - Brooklyn Dodgers defeat New York Yankees

The 1955 World Series matched the Brooklyn Dodgers against the New York Yankees, with the Dodgers winning the Series in seven games to capture... Read more

"The Night Of The Hunter" Is Released

The Night of the Hunter is a 1955 film noir film directed by Charles Laughton and starring Robert Mitchum and Shelley Winters. The film is based on... Read more

James Dean Dies in Car Accident

On September 30, 1955, Dean and his Porsche factory-trained mechanic, Rolf Wütherich were at Competition Motors in Hollywood preparing Dean’s new... Read more