1955 (AD 1955) Historical Timeline & Archive

Notable Figures in 1955 (AD 1955) (20)

• Albert Einstein (Died: 1955-04-18) — Pioneering theoretical physicist known for the theory of relativity and E=mc2.
• Alexander Fleming (Died: 1955-03-11) — Pioneering microbiologist known for the discovery of penicillin, revolutionizing medicine.
• Andrew Strominger (Born: 1955-07-30) — American theoretical physicist specializing in quantum gravity and string theory.
• Bill Gates (Born: 1955-10-28) — Tech pioneer and philanthropist who co-founded Microsoft and drives global health initiatives.
• Billy Bob Thornton (Born: 1955-08-04) — Versatile American actor, filmmaker, and singer-songwriter known for intense roles.
• Charlie Parker (Died: 1955-03-12) — Pioneering alto saxophonist and central figure in the development of bebop jazz.
• Cordell Hull (Died: 1955-07-23) — Long-serving diplomat and statesman, known for the Good Neighbor policy and UN founding.
• Death of James Dean (Died: 1955-09-30) — Iconic American actor whose untimely death at 24 cemented his legendary status.
• Eric Bischoff (Born: 1955-05-27) — Pioneering wrestling producer, booker, and promoter known for shaping major industry narratives.
• Hermann Weyl (Died: 1955-12-08) — Influential German mathematician known for unifying physics and pure mathematics.
• Howie Epstein (Born: 1955) — Bassist for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, known for his foundational role in American rock music.
• Howie Mandel (Born: 1955-11-29) — Esteemed Canadian comedian, actor, and television host known for 'Deal or No Deal' and 'Got Talent'.
• Jair Bolsonaro (Born: 1955-03-21) — Brazilian politician and former military officer who served as the 38th President of Brazil (2019-2023).
• James Dean (Died: 1955-09-30) — Iconic, rebellious actor whose brief career profoundly shaped 1950s cinema and pop culture.
• Lindsey Graham (Born: 1955-07-09) — Staunch Republican politician who served in the U.S. Senate from 2003 until his passing in 2026.
• Steve Jobs (Born: 1955-02-24) — Co-founder of Apple Inc., pioneer of the personal computer revolution.
• Thomas Mann (Died: 1955-08-12) — German novelist and Nobel laureate known for critiques of the intellectual life.
• Tim Berners-Lee (Born: 1955-06-08) — Inventor of the World Wide Web, HTML, and HTTP protocols.
• Umer Shareef (Born: 1955-04-19) — Pioneering Pakistani entertainer, known for comedy, acting, and directing across multiple media.
• Willem Dafoe (Born: 1955-07-22) — Versatile American actor known for diverse roles in indie and blockbuster cinema.