Timeline March 1955

Events in March 1955 7

• 1875 – 1955 Thomas Mann German novelist Mann wrote The Magic Mountain, exploring intellectual life, illness, and European culture.
• 1881 – 1955 Alexander Fleming Discovery of Penicillin Physician who discovered the first antibiotic substance.
• 1920 – 1955 Charlie Parker (1920-1955) Died 12 March 1955, aged 34 Charlie Parker was an American saxophonist and composer who helped pioneer bebop jazz. Known as "Bird," he transformed jazz improvisation through his virtuosic technique and harmonic innovation. He died in New York City after years of ill health worsened by drug addiction.
• 1955 Bo Diddley releases Bo Diddley The Bo Diddley beat His debut single introduces the beat — number one R&B.
• 1955 First recordings: "Hey Porter" / "Cry, Cry, Cry" March 1955 Recorded his first songs at Sun Studio in March 1955, including "Hey Porter" and "Cry, Cry, Cry" — the beginning of a recording career that would span nearly half a century.
• 1955 1955 World Snooker Championship Fred Davis Title 7 Winner: Fred Davis; Runner-up: John Pulman. Score: 37–34.
• 1955 Charlie Parker dies in New York Aged 34 The doctor guesses his age at 50 to 60.