1955...What A Year!

[@stevemiller2210]

ABorn in 1955 it was a great year to start your life

[@larrytarin9342]

I was born in March 1955 in El Paso Texas in the 2nd ward neighborhood, lived there till i was 3 yr's old rolling car tires up and down the alleys. then was fostered to another part of the city and learned how to play marbles and knock on neighbors doors and run and hide 1 GOOD OLE MEMORIES !! THANK YOU JESUS !!

[@avgjoe-cz7cb]

I was born November 2nd '55. I was so surprised, I didn't speak for a year and a half !!

[@josearellano203]

It's even before my parents were born. I just enjoy history so I enjoy videos like this. I am glad to see many events of 1955 here.

[@larryrobinson6914]

Great music great movies had good friends you could goto school without getting shot terrific tv westerns

[@kathyrizzi8754]

I was 6 yrs old in 55, I remember all of those days and beyond. People didn’t fight over politics, we enjoyed each other’s company. Drug addicts were scarce, I never knew there was such a thing. If I could only go backwards to those days, I would!

[@Henpitts]

Me too. Born 1949. 1st grade in Washington DC.

[@dennislucas8745]

I was born in December 1954 . I don't remember much from 55, 56 57 and 58 .. I remember going to my brother's high school graduation in June 59 .

[@maxsmith1655]

I would love to go back to 1955 the year I was born

[@jamesmiller4184]

We have youngsters here but, that's OK! Just think of the really younger ones having no point of experiential reference whatever to these times. (Although David Wittkamp and similar others who by their efforts are helping them, for any having interest.) It was strange then in that much of the Twenties stuff was still left-over as preserved through the Thirties depression years, sort of looking still like those Culver City shots in the silent era of Little Rascals and Laurel & Hardy movies. It was an unmistakable feeling that, and others similar. Hard to describe but, what one picks-up as can be recalled now, is quite real and significant, I think. In those days ADULTS acted as surrogate parents when we were out and about doing things. Something wrong done? There was a parent taking over and correcting you or, if really out of order, reporting the misdeed! Now, that's no-more. Well, one could go-on but, watching David Wittkamp's presentations will impart far more.

[@davehunt9441]

Well I certainly would even though I was born a decade after

[@alanaadams7440]

I was 8 yrs old in 55. We got along with each other. We helped each other. Our neighbors got together for 4th of July and had a bar b que with fireworks. Also one neighbor dressed up as Santa and visited all the children. Politics didnt ruin our lives like now. I was one of those kids who went to Disneyland on opening day. Will never forget that. Better simpler times. A great time to grow up!

[@johnhorton4089]

I was born in 55 and have great memories. Thank you so much.

[@johnmcgourn9667]

1955

[@johnmcgourn9667]

55

[@johnmcgourn9667]

born 55

[@LuVanBramer]

Ike was President we all felt safe it was like having your grandfather in the whitehouse. Kids could play outside without fear from predators u could go out not worrying about locking your doors teachers and policemen were respected the Korean War was over and it was a time of peace wish I could go back

[@jacquieedwards8218]

Gil and I got married 2/19/55. It was a wonderful year. We had 2 children, girl Adrienne born 1962, boy Scott born 1966. Regretfully my Gil passed 07/09/2010. I am now 86 years young. It has been a good life, a nice ride. Waiting to meet up again with Gil, can hardly wait. Jesus is Love

[@sgbaird]

God Bless You, Jacquie. I am just 76 but remember the 50s very well. Mom and Dad have been gone for many years, and my little brother then left me alone in 2015. He was only 67. Yes, Jesus is Love.

[@manzanaresantonio]

God bless you! I know Mr. Gil is watching for you from above! And how lucky were you to live on those glorious and romantic years. When I die I will ask my lord Jesus Christ to take me to visit the 1950s! ;).

[@mchapman132]

How lovely. Gil is waiting for you for a happy eternity together. Thank you for sharing your beautiful story. Peace 💕🙏🏻

[@miltonhollis703]

Wow!! What a story' I was Ten at that time just enjoying 1955 as a kid, Now I'm 76 and see your wonderful comment and it takes me back a few year's, I was with my Wife 50 years an unfortunately She passed 9 year ago, So like you I'm waiting on that fateful day where we will meet again"

[@mchapman132]

@@miltonhollis703 - Beautiful story. Our time on this earth is brief. Happiness in Eternity is our reward. 🙏🏻

[@geoffreyclark2805]

I was born Nov. 5, 1955. I remember when Back To The Future came out and saw it was the date he went back to.

[@abelkotze521]

I was born 4 days before 1955 New Year!

[@gregsettle9725]

I remember most of that. Born in June of 1950. Those were different times!

[@eddiemurray55]

I was born in 1955. Thanks for putting this here. It is a welcome trip down memory lane. A simpler time to be sure.

[@carminesilverado]

I turned 5 years old Oct. 55' man I wish we could go back to that time in America I grew up at a time when we were inventing the future and were so hopeful maybe it is that hopefulness for the future I miss so much

[@mikeriolo7734]

I was born july 1955. Wow what time it was

[@mikegross6107]

Let's not forget THE CLASS OF '55 of which I was a part! I graduated from the best school of ALL the schools I went to in my life: Corry High School located in Corry, PA; the best little town in America!

[@JustChiminin]

Came into the world in April that year . . Great video, thanks for posting.

[@dwittkamp1]

Frank, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@petermusto3704]

I was born in mid December, 1955. I agree that there's been a huge decline in Western Civilization, (the U.S.) I wish I was a teenager back then. Loved the Cars, the Music, the women back in those days. It all seems so dream like. Living in Covid-19 Lockdown and the Government intruding on American Citizens rights, I would definitely rather been a teenager back in 1955 instead of just being born

[@dijonstreak]

...OMG.....i had almost forgotten all about Play-Doh.....i can STILL smell it. !!

[@andycroucheaux4568]

I was born that year, and being a teenager in the70's was the best !

[@ww2remembered983]

No kidding. We got away with a lot of things that would be impossible today. Plus, everyone wanted to have fun, hang out and get laid! No tech or greed. The music, concerts and parties, wow what a great time we had!

[@loismeier9565]

Me too 1955.

[@diannehorne2324]

Also a 1955 baby!

[@francesfarmer736]

Me too!

[@larrynones3353]

Me Three!

[@chadwickwhite6107]

I WISH I lived in 1955. A BEAUTIFUL time in HISTORY. Things weren't SCREWED UP.

[@Lovemeoldtimemusic]

I think this video is awesome. Thank you for being able to come up with all those highlights of 1955. Born December 13th '55. So I don't remember any of this as again I was just born. 65 years old and can't believe it. The generation of don't trust anyone over 30 years old.✌

[@dwittkamp1]

Thanks Suzanne! I appreciate the compliment..

[@tsfullerton]

The twenty years from '45 to '65 were the most dominant and glorious our Country will ever know.

[@tfsilvia]

I was 6 years old and it was a year of highs and lows. In July I flew from Boston to Oakland to visit family which was awesome and in September I was diagnosed with polio during the epidemic that occurred in Massachusetts. I was paralyzed from the neck down but I eventually recovered enough to regain my mobility. It was quite a year!

[@maryerb6062]

OMG

[@heartland96a]

So many people effected by Polio , my older sister was one of thousands whos parents gladly brought her to be part of the vaccination trials . As they had weighed the dangers and benefits of this brand new vaccine , As many knew and dreaded the out come if it was contracted. The Days of the iron lung and regaining lost functions.

[@edwardoneil3962]

Congratulations 😀

[@kristinehatkinson7323]

I was a Polio Pioneer in the Salk clinical trial (kindergarten, 1953-54), results announced 1955. Sorry too late for your mom-- but a major gamechanger. It was such a scourge; everyone should watch "Sunrise at Campobello". You can only imagine my disgust today with anti-vaxxers.

[@heartland96a]

@@kristinehatkinson7323 agreed , they apply such disgust and false stories to all vaccines and the science , it's an insult to all the hard work and years of dedication that has gone in to their creation to save lives and suffering .

[@acajudi100]

I was 13, and life was better than the nightmare today.

[@baframer]

I was 10 in ‘55. Everybody still had problems back then. We’re still living in the good old days when somebody is looking back from 2071.

[@watchingmaybecomment2664]

That’s 50 years from now. I can’t wait to see that year 2071. I’ll be 116 years old I can’t wait but I must. Patience is a virtue they always told me.

[@jamesmiller4184]

Yes, we did but the problems were ones of simpler type. Now the laws have multiplied to ghastly quantities that make all a potential criminal IF they want to getcha! And oh-my the complexities of navigating this modern horror we have allowed to manifest. Everyone and thing fighting in courts like Hell, with oceans of quite willing at-torners at-torning. Oh yeah! So, Mike, we two are alike as to longevity thus far. Do you really believe that after the raw horror of what is developing and enveloping all right now, that those in 2071 will look back to our time with fond nostalgia? (Or, well there even BE any left then for it?)

[@walterweddle7644]

@classiccarz Collecting pop bottles for money. Putting peanuts in a bottle of coke. Buying a bean shooter to use at school. Buying a slow poke candy. Bottle caps. Playing yo yo at recess. Getting baseball cards with bubble gum. I wish I still had my Mickey Mantle cards. Playing cowboy and Indian, hide and seek. Soaping windows on Halloween night. The girls were just as bad as us boys on Halloween night. Lol. My old man drinking a Blatz beer listening to the 500 Mile race with my father in law. My folks and in laws were friends then too. Lol. Oh and my old man also had an Oertel’s ’92. I never liked beer and probably never had five beers in my life. He passed partially from Korea injuries from the Korea conflict in 93. Luckily I have family owned 72 Chevelle purchased 8/12/72. Gotta love the memories. I sometimes wonder if I just remember the good stuff and not the bad.

[@cynthiacook1646]

To say that Walt would be disappointed in what has become of his company, is to put it mildly.

[@fredericmartin7148]

He would be horrified and ashamed.

[@tericandeloro4082]

I think the same thing! What a disgrace to such an obviously children loving man! No respect for what should be held sacred. 😥

[@johnnyintrieri]

Liberals doing more damage to a once Great Institution.

[@freedomaintfree1030]

Losing sight of the, "vision" in pursuit of profit.

[@debbyrobertsschabes647]

Disney wasn't the innocent victim here. His involvement in child trafficking and abuse is alarming.

[@margaretpepper3550]

I was 11 in 1955 & my mum bought our first tv about then. Looking back I see only the decline & fall of a western culture. We had it all & then threw it all away.

[@maxsmith1655]

You are so right about that

[@rongendron8705]

You must have lived in a rural part of the country! We had a television since 1950 in the New York area. In fact, I was on a t.v. show, one time, "The Buster Crabbe Show" in June 1950 as a 4 year old!

[@maxsmith1655]

You are so right

[@daroldbannister7496]

Yes, unfortunately you are so correct. I was 10 in 55' We all believed in magic back then.

[@tc3895]

Don`t forget Captain Kangaroo show started in 1955.Thanks for showing this great video.Glad I was born that year.

[@Ricovette]

Thoroughly enjoyed this upload! Thumbs up from me... Stay safe... Rico

[@kenkemzura903]

I was born in that great year! It's been quite a ride and hope to experience more of the world before I cash in my chips.

[@TheroldFranklin]

Yep Being A Teenager In The 70s Was The Best Eddie Franklin From Decatur Ala.

[@TheAzerVids]

Thank you! My birth year. Didn't know all that happened then! Others born in '55 -- Kris Jenner, Kelsey Grammer, Jeff Daniels, Billy Bob Thornton, Gary Sinise, J.K. Simmons, Donatella Versace, Yo-Yo Ma, Reba McIntire, Willem DaFoe, Billy Idol. And I loved life in the '70s, too. Pure heaven.

[@frankpitochelli6786]

The 40s and 50s were the time of American patriotism, the 60s n 70's had great music, the 80s were fun, the 90s were exciting with the computer and cell phones technology....the 2000's were great with advancing technologies.... These past few yrs, we are all discouraged 😞

[@ww2remembered983]

I know, getting old sucks, eh??

[@garyfrancis6193]

It’s called the arc of history. What took centuries in the ancient past takes only months in the modern era. So American culture could ascend over a couple of decades and fall just as fast. American culture rose after WW1 and peaked in WW2 followed by the 1950’s and early 60’s then started to decline after the assassination of JFK. It took about 30 years to rise after WW1 peak in the 1950’s then slowly decline over the next 40 years. We are now in the developing post American era under Joe Biden through it really started to decline in the 1970’s following the landing on the moon in 1969 which was the peak of American achievement. Already faith in American ideals was openly being challenged by opposition to the War in Vietnam. America is now in free fall under Biden. What took three or four centuries for Ancient Rome with take only ten years for America as old alliances disappear and China takes over as the dominant world power. That is already becoming clear. I’m glad I lived in the 1950’s up to now because I don’t want to see the Communist Chinese dominated future.

[@jeremywinkfield8523]

Unless you were black maybe?

[@frankpitochelli6786]

@@jeremywinkfield8523..I 🤔

[@codyhilton1750]

What a year indeed. Graduated HS 54. I still have those great songs. Remember hearing "Rock around the clock" for the first time in "Blackboard Jungle." After joining the USMC, visited Disneyland for the first time. A great time to be young as compared to today.

[@watchingmaybecomment2664]

Semper Fi My Brother Marine. I was born March 1, 1955. Joined the Marine Corps June 1975.

[@hoponpop3330]

My older Brother graduated in 1954 Left for PI 7 days later. Second Marine Division Camp Lejeune NC Sadly he passed away in 2015 .

[@watchingmaybecomment2664]

@@hoponpop3330 My condolence serve. All Marines or Brother and Sisters and we both lost a Brother in 2015.

[@codyhilton1750]

@@watchingmaybecomment2664 Semper Fi Thomas. I joined on March 3, 1958.

[@bobdillaber1195]

Cody H: Wow dude! I remember first hearing Rock Around the Clock in Blackboard Jungle too!!! I was 15 and it was a game changer. Kids jumped up and danced in the theater!!!

[@patsmith5947]

Oh wow this is wonderful to see, it was a great time to be a child growing up, I was 9 years old in 1955. My dad was a WWII Navy veteran and we lived in a little house bought with a GI loan. I watched the Mickey Mouse club always. We went to the Drive In to see movies all summer. My parents worried very much about Polio and the shot was a blessing. Everybody was thrilled when it was discovered.

[@SlikLizrd]

And the Polio Vaccine was developed by Dr. Jonas Salk -- a Jew that never patented his discovery -- he gave it away for FREE !

[@walterweddle7644]

Luckily we still have our drive in theater a few miles out of town. It's been in business since 1950. It had to be repaired in the late 50's because of a tornado. It's always crowded every weekend. My folks long gone literally had a Sears and Roebuck house that I have today. It was built in 1924. I have the 72 Chevelle in family since 8/12/72. I live in the past too much.

[@melokulelekankumalo3402]

@@walterweddle7644 Same here, my uncle a proud WWlI veteran had been lynched just 6 yrs prior. My family was still grieving. God bless Amerikkka! My father retired Army in 1966, I retired Marine in 2010. My people still being hunted and killed via race soldiers. Gotta stay strong, as we have always done. Ma'at Hotep Ase' 🇬🇼

[@smokeynedith3555]

At the end when you played “Only You” I sang along. Oh the memories. I’m almost 66 but I would hear that on my mom’s record player in the 60s.

[@edwardoneil3962]

😀❤😀

[@erin19030]

I restore those old RCA 45 RPM record players. I’ve got the Dave’s Crocket 3 record set. I knew all 28 verses of the ballad of Dave’s crockett.

[@colindant3410]

@EyeOfTheBeholder Inspirations These days, whether we want to or not, we have to spend time on our electronic devices. I heartily wish I could unplug, go off grid and live a more natural life the way we used to. Oh, by the way, I am 66 as well.

[@smokeynedith3555]

Those were the days, my friend(s), we thought they’d never end. In our memories, they NEVER WILL.

[@arthurzengeler8296]

I was born in 1955. I was surprised tho, they said that was the year of the first microwave oven. I didn't see one, or even hear of one, until 1976.

[@horseyhorselips3501]

Yeah it was made at NASA for the future of Space Travel 🧭 🧳 and I was born 6/11/55 down the street from Bell AeroSpace that Built Nike Missles and P-39 Fighter Planes ✈️ and P-59 Fighter Jets

[@maryerb6062]

Amen to that

[@bonniemoerdyk9809]

I was also born in '55, but didn't know about the microwave until 1967-68 when a lady from Tappen demonstrated one in our Home Economics class. I didn't have one till early 80's tho.

[@harmonte]

@@bonniemoerdyk9809 my grandmother had a Radar Range in the 60's.

[@bonniemoerdyk9809]

@@harmonte ... I remember those! Very expensive if I remember correctly? Of course, they were all pretty expensive back in the early years. Now when mine break down, I head to Wal-Mart or Best Buy and get a new one for under $100. Sounds like your grandmother was a very hip, modern gal!

[@zulu0219]

Wonderful video! I am also a '55 model, and what a great year it was! Something magical for sure. God bless!

[@thomaslevy2119]

I was born in August of that year. It was the year Einstein died and Disneyland opened. And the world has been going that way ever since.

[@lloydstout4254]

1

[@jimpetterson3447]

I was 10 in 55 best time ever to grow up in wouldn't want to be in this world now

[@earlemorgan5068]

Me too.

[@sandybartlett1571]

I was born in Aug 1955 as well

[@ww2remembered983]

Brilliant deduction, Einstein. Remember that one?

[@anthonyriche552]

Well done! I love that you added people we were born in 55. It lends a little context to those who weren't yet born. It's funny but to me these events don't seem that long ago when recalling them but then you do the math and it's like yikes!!! Time has a way of creeping up on us.

[@ramongonzalez2112]

From Einstein to Jobs and Gates. Indeed.👏

[@ArmenianBishop]

Me too, I was born in September, 1955.

[@garyrentschler1023]

I'm July 22, 1955...We ALL think it has all flown by...

[@christinemurphy8576]

Born Xmas Day 1955! 🥰

[@bobbyfrancis8957]

@@ArmenianBishop So was I, on Sept. 6. If my horoscope was in bad shape I would be long gone by now; instead it has Sun trine Moon, and the moon is also trine my Mars and Venus. My friend Sabrina was born the same year, 2 days before me with no trines, she was gaining weight and wearing glasses all the time before she was 20! I wear only reading glasses today, and I gained weight over 30 years later. No, I'm out of touch, I don't know if she's still alive today.

[@jamesmiller4184]

Verrrrrry nicely done, David Whittkamp! Thank you. Just like it was. Did anyone notice in the Mickey Mouse gang "Johnny"? That was Johnny Crawford, the Rifleman's boy. Annette, of course, was every (or nearly) boy's would-be girlfriend. Why, even to this day my pulse quickens when I see her. Now we await 1956 . . .

[@vickiem.6096]

I was born in '55 and remember watching American Bandstand.

[@dwittkamp1]

AB started in Philadelphia in 1952. Bob Horn was the host. Dick Clark took over in 1956. What a historic series!

[@bobintj1905]

Me Too! December 😏

[@adrianharies9849]

My mother was born in June 1955

[@semperfine4442]

@@bobintj1905 10/12/1955

[@l.w.paradis2108]

I remember watching Soul Train.

[@m.j.c.183]

I just turned 66 this June and the best part of this was the " In God We Trust " part Cause God is my refuge always and the only one I put my trust in :-)

[@frankeinstein7990]

Your fictional friend is trustworthy? That's nice.

[@joandondero1736]

M.J.C. - In agreement with you, MJC! Also, “Under God!” 🛐....”In God We Trust!” ✝️☦️✡️🔯....”God bless America 🇺🇸 the beautiful!” Forever & ever! ❤️ Amen! 🙏🏼.

[@lookingforonetruechristian7396]

I recite the original pledge. I am very nostalgic.

[@malcolmfew4162]

Same age but have been fortunate enough to keep god out of my life since I woke up at age 7.

[@stretcherbearer1350]

@@lookingforonetruechristian7396 The day before Flag Day in 1954 was the last time I ever recited the pledge of allegiance, I was 9 years old then.

[@nickdannunzio7683]

July 55... what a wonderful time to grow up... till now...

[@kennethpaladino4948]

Yeppers Nick! U said it! 😥

[@jamesbeshears6717]

Celebrating the 27th anniversary of my 39th Birthday next month 🎶🕊🕉🍏 On the days when you feel like life doesn't love you.....you'll best be served by loving life 🕊🍏🕉

[@Carlparishhonda]

I was 7 years old in 1955. This video bring me wonderful memories.

[@nancyjaplon4909]

Thank you for the great memories.

[@johnmcgourn9667]

1955

[@johnmcgourn9667]

1955

[@QueensLadyDay]

I see Mouseketeer, Johnny Crawford (before the Rifleman) in the front. RIP April 29, 2021.😢

[@ww2remembered983]

My old tv buddy. I'd 'thumbs' up this post, but the number is up to 55.

[@mikegross6107]

I didn't realize that! Now that you mention it he DOES look familiar after getting another look. Rifleman, one of the best programs ever!

[@buckroo8424]

I was six years old that year!

[@DavidEVogel]

I was only 6 years old at the time. Played cowboys and Indians. I expect that would be racist today.

[@TheLRider]

It was racist then too and Disney would have been well aware of it.

[@williamjordan5554]

@@TheLRider yes and no

[@ww2remembered983]

That was then and this is now. I don't think kids now play like we did back then. Certainly not this or playing Army all day long.

[@francisebbecke2727]

Good video. I was born that year. A lot of things got started to include me. Thanks for posting this!

[@ericarachel55]

I was born November 11th 1955, been a fan of all U.S. Veterans since

[@danrgoodnight9345]

1955 - Thunderbirds, Rock n Roll and Me

[@Lorne55]

I'm a November '55 model... We need a lil' more of that 50's style optimism...

[@yepiratesworkshop7997]

I'm an October, '55. We're probably both Scorpios.

[@Jamestown-y9j]

Same here, November 24 (Thanksgiving Day) I was the turkey that year. Love my birthday date.

[@Lorne55]

@@yepiratesworkshop7997 Absolutely... !

[@Bretta55]

I'm a November '55 model and was born in Riverside Ca not far from where it was all happening. My older sisters knew Ricky and David Nelson (Ozzie and Harriet's sons) and met some of the Mouseketeers. They loved living there but we moved when I was 6 months old so I don't remember any of it. I have heard a lot of wonderful stories about those times in 1950's California though. Wish we would have stayed.

[@Bretta55]

@@Jamestown-y9j I was born three days later, a Sunday's child! We always celebrated my birthday on Thanksgiving though.

[@jamesrobiscoe1174]

What a labor of love! Thanks for the memories, and love back at'cha.

[@dwittkamp1]

My pleasure!

[@purpleangel_8]

Thank you 🙏

[@johnmcgourn9667]

1955

[@edwardoneil3962]

This is terrific I almost felt like I was back in 1955 brilliant 😀❤😀

[@colkilgore100]

I was born in '55. June 17, in ( what was then the frozen north ) Toronto Ontario Canada. In the ''Wonder Years.'' Heck, THESE are the ''Wonder Years,'' because for the last few years I've been wondering where all those years have gone!!

[@jerrylyons9279]

the year i came back from overseas as a young u s army corporal.

[@stevenbolin7688]

Best year for car models

[@michaelserby7697]

I was 6 years old in 1955 Davy Crockett ruled 🇺🇸 💙

[@vladtheimpaler8995]

I was born that year so historically speaking it’s the most Important year in the history of mankind .

[@vladtheimpaler8995]

@@horseyhorselips3501 You’re an old man , I was born 4 months later in October.

[@patranney1561]

Me too and my husband

[@bobbyfrancis8957]

@@vladtheimpaler8995 The day I was born, James Dean was still alive ( at least a while longer) ...

[@michaelserby7697]

LOL 🇺🇲 😎

[@danmyers9372]

I am the baby here. November 30, 1955.

[@gregsmith2308]

I came to town in February of 55,i dont remember too much about it as i was just a baby you see

[@user-nq9gz4xf7f]

I lived that, had the hat , my grandparents bought me a drum and i marched around the dining room table singing Davy Davy Crockett, after an hour they said thats enough but for me never enough !those were good times!

[@dennislyon8030]

I remember this all IT was a great time to live in.Life was good people liked each other.And actually said hello

[@mikeromero8598]

I was born in April of 1955 and I remember growing up hearing some of the music back then on my older brothers 45 records and watching the Mikey Mouse Club. 🙂

[@rubyemerald8129]

I was fighting for my life in this year. I was a black preemie in 1955. The doc told my mom that he wouldn't give a penny for my life. A penny for your thoughts....

[@donaldstanfield8862]

You're here to tell the tale! Well done, Ruby! 👊🏼🥰

[@kennethpaladino4948]

Glad Ur here Ruby😇

[@jrpacer6355]

My God why would a doctor say this to a mother that had a preemie !! Well you showed them didn't you !! ....

[@walterweddle7644]

There's a song I like by Dion and The Belmonts, Ruby Baby. I'm sure you've heard it. Great song. There were a lot of great songs then.

[@wolfhodgkinson6866]

Best thing 1955 brought to the world is me when I was born. OK, so maybe not the best, but it's the best thing to happen to me that year.

[@Jeaniesunshine-fb5rk]

I'm 81. I went to Disneyland grand opening. I was a teen .

[@Midnitexowboy]

Back when people actually had moral, character, respect.

[@smautomat]

“1986…when a trip to the moon is an everyday thing!”

[@annettewilliams1932]

I got married June 25, 1955. Am now 86 and a widow.

[@sharonl.chandler8428]

To : Annette Williams ---- Hang in there, Baby ! God has a purpose for your life still , even now. You can educate the younger generations on how to persevere and how to carry on in spite of turmoil and grief , for one thing. Oh, and joy too ! I'm almost 68 and I have to ask God all the time what my purpose is.Sometimes the answer is just to keep moving towards His future for me and trust it will make sense at the end. I hope this little KZbin note makes some sense too ! ------- Sharon in South Florida. May God bless you.

[@DoowopJohnnyBoy]

Rock around the Clock was by no means the first To usher the RnR scene . It was predated by 2 top 20 hits in 1952 and 1953/4 and a top 10 in 1954 they were the classics ‘Sixty minute Man’ by The Dominos (17#) Gee The Crows (14#) and Sh-Boom The Chords (8#) Bill Hayley was the first RnR (1#) followed by The Penguins Earth Angel, Chuck Berry Mabellene , Little Richard Carl Perkins Bo Diddly, The Platters The Wrens and so on…. Brilliant year 👌🏽

[@danmyers9372]

I was also born in 1955. The same year Disneyland opened. I was totally expecting Disney to invite all 1955’rs back to Disneyland in ‘05 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the park. And all I heard was crickets. Disney is 100% corporate and 100% about $ these days. Walt probably is crying in his grave seeing the garbage and filth Disney Corp puts out these days. What a shame.

[@johnjones5954]

You know you breakdown and buy a ticket and stop crying about not getting a free ride. PS It didn't bother me none. I was almost a born a Halloween baby in 55

[@kristinehatkinson7323]

Jiminy Crickets !!

[@robmcgowan4034]

Agree completely, Dan. I was born in 'May 57, so I'm only a touch younger. I feel people born in '55 (with their DL proof) should have gotten entrance in '05 for $50. Free ideally, but $50 would have been a nice discount then. I agree with all you said. In fact I heard recently they've calculated what they feel they lost when Disneyland/Disney World were closed due to COVID, and plan to "make it up" with forthcoming drastic entrance fee costs and everything inside, of course. Not worth it. I live in So Cal, and Knott's Berry Farm (just a few miles from Disneyland) offers a comparable experience for a lot less money. They know they're "not Disneyland" with castles and fairy princesses, so they give you more bang for your buck. I heard $200 for Disneyland is on the way. Probably higher if everything has to shut down again, which is looking more likely by the day.

[@rongendron8705]

I'm 75, was 9 in 1955 & my first daughter was born 10/01/71, the very day that Disney World opened! I also thought that people born on that day would get something, but no such luck! /Believe me, every kid old enough to remember the opening of Disneyland in 1955 was dying to go there!

[@steveverdick2632]

I was born in December 1955. My mom said that she was crying, not because of pain but she felt badly that the doctor had to deliver me so close to Christmas. He had been Christmas shopping for his family. Disneyland will always be special. I was born the same year it opened and I loved going there with my annual pass. Lots of great memories.

[@johnnyquist8362]

I was 11 years old in 1955. Mickey Mouse Club's Doreen was my big crush. Then I met a 265 cu.in. Chev V8. Ike was the man. We trusted in God. Most of America was prospering.

[@OleJoe]

I was born in July 1955!

[@theresachiorazzi4571]

Take a good look at the way they made cars in them days a lot of chrome style and class now they were cars

[@SlikLizrd]

I agree -- I drove to Junior Prom in a 1955 Crown Victoria. My present car is much nicer -- www.mercuryforum.com/forum/grand-marquis-14/1995-grand-marquis-restoration-8937/

[@GGE47]

I turned 8 in 1955. I remember it well, especially Davy Crocket the Mouseketeers and even Superman.

[@gabrielszarose5640]

When music hit the American mainstream, they say it was the birth of Rock n' roll.

[@samcuratolo3885]

was born in 1950 so i remember most of this...how naive we were then

[@lauradaly8020]

My father and mother were married on August 6, 1955.

[@daroldbannister7496]

I was 10 back then. Of course we had our dark side back then. But we also had magic and such beautiful music. Hell, I remember adults talking about the possibility of life on the moon.

[@mrgofish1535]

August of 55, cant remember a thing. The later 50s was a fine time for America and Americans and glad I got to live it.

[@joanofarc9438]

Yep.Also october 3rd 1955 i happened and President Eisenhower gave his beware of the military industrial complex speech and we did not listen.

[@bogieviews]

We got our first tv just in time to see mouseketeers. Before that, my father would take us for a 5 cent ice cream on Friday nights and we watched tv through a store front window.

[@manofmanyinterests]

How could you leave out Captain Kangaroo, which premiered on THE SAME DAY as the Mouse Club?

[@dwittkamp1]

My mistake. It was an oversight. Check out my blog, " Born A Boomer in 1955" The Captain is included! dwittkamp1955.blogspot.com/

[@ww2remembered983]

Sacrilege! He didn't include me either, sigh....

[@tyronemarcucci8395]

I was 14/15 in 1955. I learned to drive that year. Sophomore in high school. Had the hots for a tall senior girl. I think she wanted to kill me. LOL

[@psw4763]

Great video. Good times and memories growing up. Thank you very much.

[@papabear149]

What a time!

[@annarodriguez9868]

In 1955 I was 8 and I loved watching the Mickey Mouse Club. My mom bought me tap shoes like the girls wore. I felt I was a real Mouseketeer! When my husband and I got married in 1968 we had a 55 Chevy that we drove from Los Angeles to Washington DC and back. That car always ran great! They don't make'm like they used to! We had that car until 1975 when it was stolen.

[@Noitisnt-ns7mo]

Sorry to hear your car was stolen. My classic van was also stolen and the cops about laughed at me like the Big Lebowski.

[@purpleangel_8]

Truth. Christmas in July 1955

[@joandondero1736]

I enjoyed that - brings back memories of home, folks, & northeastern PA. Thank you! ❤️

[@mariarooney6262]

The best time ever

[@Woodstock-53]

Hello northeastern born 1955 ; me too

[@garyfaught3769]

The iconic Ford Thunderbird was introduced in the 1955 model year .

[@theanonymous9110]

Yep 50’s would have been so peaceful to grow up in, I was born in the 70’s and got to experience the 80’s and the 80’s was awesome I wish I could go back to

[@margeryfranko1850]

Thank you David Wittkamp, I thoroughly enjoyed watching this

[@dwittkamp1]

You're very welcome

[@davidberry6046]

I had a lot more fun in 1955 than this kid did! We lived in Orleans, France, among some of the nicest people you would ever want to meet. Orleans is only about 90 km. south of Paris, and since our Mom spoke fluent French (she was British), it was off to Paris as often as possible. I was 11 years old then, but remember it well!

[@kevkat12]

If I could go back I would want to meet Elvis before he was famous

[@BrisLS1]

You don't ask for much, do you? lol

[@SlikLizrd]

Elvis was a shitbird with a rotten personality -- who stole most of his songs from the Black musicians and songwriters. A BIG hit with the racists of the day, but hated by those that knew him.

[@ted4ps581]

1955, the year I graduated from high school.

[@guesswhat7054]

I was born in July of 55. James Dean died in September. I always thought he was such a good actor.

[@dianemitchell4595]

I also was born in July of 55. What a gret year.

[@omendjadi]

James Dean died in Sept. I was born two month later. Pretty sure I am the reincarnation of James Dean.

[@SlikLizrd]

James Dean -- Only made three (3) movies before he died -- Rebel Without A Cause. East of Eden. Giant. Every one a masterpiece.