Historical Events
- WLUC TV channel 6 in Marquette, MI (CBS/NBC/ABC) begins broadcasting
- WSPA TV channel 7 in G'ville-Spartanburg, SC (CBS) begins broadcasting
- WWBT TV channel 12 in Richmond, VA (NBC) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Ketil Stokkan, Norwegian pop singer (Zoo), born in Harstad, Norway
- Ron Verlin, American power-pop bassist (Shooting Star), born in Kansas City, Missouri
Famous Deaths
- Nemesio Otaño, Spanish organist, choral director, educator, and composer (Basque Suite), dies at 75
Died in 1956 1956 Highlights
About April 29, 1956
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 68 years and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: No Other Love - Ronnie Hilton
