Historical Events
- Ice Dance Championship at Garmisch won by Pamela Weight/P Thomas GRB
- Ice Pairs Championship at Garmisch won by Schwarz & Oppelt of AUT
- Ladies' Figure Skating Championship in Garmisch won by Carol Heiss USA
- Men's Figure Skating Championship in Garmisch won by H A Jenkins USA
Famous Birthdays
- Jeffrey Foskett, American session and touring singer and guitarist (The Beach Boys; Brian Wilson; Wondermints), born in San Jose, California (d. 2023)
- Richard Karn [Wilson], American actor (Home Improvement) and TV game show host (Family Feud), born in Seattle, Washington
1956 Highlights
About February 17, 1956
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 2 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Memories Are Made Of This - Dean Martin
