Historical Events
- Miss Frances [Horwich], last Ding Dong School on NBC-TV
Famous Birthdays
- Kenneth Gant, American funk bassist and vocalist (Midnight Star - "No Parking On The Dance Floor"; "Operator"), record producer, and real estate agent, born in the USA
- Nigel Kennedy, British classical, jazz and klezmer violinist, born in Brighton, England
Famous Weddings
Elizabeth Montgomery
Actress Elizabeth Montgomery (23) weds actor Gig Young (43)
Patti Page
Singer Patti Page (29) weds choreographer Charles O'Curran in Las Vegas, Nevada
Famous Deaths
- Roelof Kranenburg, Dutch social democratic chairman (1st Chamber), dies at 76
Died in 1956 1956 Highlights
About December 28, 1956
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 67 years and 4 months
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Just Walkin' In The Rain - Johnnie Ray
