"I worked with Larry and John at Cruisin' Classics and agreed to let them sell my 1997 Acura NSX-T. We agreed on what we felt would be a fair price for the car and they went to work immediately. They took a lot of pictures and uploaded them to various popular websites that wear we would most likely attract buyers for my car. After only 3 weeks they found a buyer and got me an additional $3k above our initial listing price. The entire process could not have been easier. This is a solid organization. It was a blast looking at all the cars they had on their showroom floor as well. \n\n-dmilmagic"
Lionel Terray and Jean Couzy become the first people to reach the summit of Makalu, the fifth-highest mountain in the world, on the 1955 French Makalu expedition.
From movie stars to movement-makers, the snapshots from this year tell a story more powerful than any textbook. Take Marilyn Monroe’s iconic subway grate moment—playful, bold, and utterly unforgettable, it became a symbol of Hollywood glamour and feminine power.
The Bandung Conference took place in Indonesia in 1955, bringing together 29 African and Asian states to promote economic and cultural cooperation. This historic event marked the beginning of the Non-Aligned Movement and the pursuit of a third way in international politics.
This article teaches you fun facts, trivia, and history events from the year 1955. Find out about popular TV shows, movies, music, books, foods, sports facts, famous birthdays, and other cool pop culture trends to get the right mix of questions and answers for your 1950s-themed trivia game.
The year 1955 marked a turning point in global history. From political shifts to cultural breakthroughs, here’s a deep dive into the events that defined this transformative year.
Events from the year 1955 in the United States. January 7 – Marian Anderson is the first African-American singer to perform at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. January 22 – The Pentagon announces a plan to develop intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) armed with nuclear weapons.