What Happened on December 21, 1956

Historical Events

Montgomery Bus Boycott Ends

Montgomery bus boycott ends: Martin Luther King Jr., Ralph Abernathy, E. D. Nixon, and Glenn Smiley ride in new integrated bus after Supreme Court rules segregated buses unconditional [1]

Famous Birthdays

  • Kevin Burnham, American sailor (Olympic gold 470 class 2004; silver 1992), born in New York City (d. 2020)
  • Lee Roy Parnell, American country singer ("Oughta Be A Law"), born in Abilene, Texas
  • Stuart Kimball, American session and touring rock guitarist (Bob Dylan, 2004-18; Face To Face 1979-88), born in New Hampshire

Famous Deaths

  • Lewis M Terman, psychologist (Genetic studies of genius), dies at 79
Died in 1956 1956 Highlights

About December 21, 1956

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 4 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Just Walkin' In The Rain - Johnnie Ray