Famous Birthdays
- Sylvia Hutton (née Kirby), American country-pop singer-songwriter (Nobody), born in Kokoma, Indiana
Famous Weddings
Bill Russell
NBA player Bill Russell (22) weds college sweetheart Rose Swisher; divorce in 1973
Malcolm Fraser
Prime Minister of Australia Malcolm Fraser (26) weds Tamie Beggs (20)
Famous Deaths
- Hans Barth, German-born American composer, dies at 59
Died in 1956 1956 Highlights
About December 9, 1956
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 4 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Just Walkin' In The Rain - Johnnie Ray
