Historical Events
Heartbreak Hotel
Elvis Presley records single "Heartbreak Hotel", written by Mae Boren Axton and Tommy Durden, at RCA Studios in Nashville, Tennessee
Famous Birthdays
- Antonio Muñoz Molina, Spanish writer (Royal Spanish Academy), born in Úbeda, Jaén, Spain
- Don Letts, British film director and musician (Big Audio Dynamite), born in London, England
- Shawn Colvin, American country folk singer-songwriter ("Sunny Came Home"), born in Vermillion, South Dakota
Famous Deaths
- Henk Bremmer, Dutch art historian (Beeldende Kunst), dies at 84
- Karl Ludwig Schmidt, German-Swiss theologist (Urchristentum), dies at 64
Died in 1956 1956 Highlights
About January 10, 1956
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 3 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rock Around The Clock - Bill Haley & His Comets
