April 1955

Sunday 03:

The American Civil Liberties Union announces it will defend Allen Ginsberg's book Howl against obscenity charges.

Tuesday 05:

Winston Churchill resigns as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom amid indications of failing health.

Thursday 07:

Anthony Eden becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

Tuesday 12:

1955 - The polio vaccine developed by Dr. Jonas Salk is declared safe and effective.

Friday 15:

The first McDonald's restaurant opens in Des Plaines, Illinois.

Thursday 21:

Bob Hope's radio program airs its last segment.

Sunday 24:

Bandung Conference ends: Twenty-nine non-aligned nations of Asia and Africa finish a meeting that condemned colonialism, racism, and the Cold War.