Historical Events
- 10th Tony Awards: "The Diary of Anne Frank" (play) & "Damn Yankees" (musical) win
- KPIC TV channel 4 in Roseburg, OR (CBS) begins broadcasting
- Violent clashes in Algeria, kills at least 380
About April 1, 1956
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 68 years and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: It's Almost Tomorrow - Dream Weavers
