Historical Events
- Military coup under colonel Simbolon in Sumatra
- Montgomery, Alabama removes race-based seat assignments on its buses
Famous Birthdays
- Anita Ward, American R&B and disco singer ("Ring My Bell"), born in Memphis, Tennessee [some sources cite year as 1957]
- Blanche Baker, American actress, Carroll Baker's Daughter (French Postcard), born in New York City
- Guy Babylon, American keyboard player (Elton John) and arranger, born in New Windsor, Maryland (d. 2009|)
- Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, Mauritanian 8th President of Mauritania (2009-present), born in Akjoujt, French West Africa
Famous Deaths
- Ramon Carrillo, Argentine neuroscientist and Public Health minister (b. 1906)
Died in 1956 1956 Highlights
About December 20, 1956
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 4 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Just Walkin' In The Rain - Johnnie Ray
