Famous Birthdays
- Janet Hubert-Whitten, actress (Vivian Banks-Fresh Prince of Bel Air)
- Malcolm Foster, British rock bassist (Pretenders, 1984-89; Simple Minds, 1989-95), born in Hereford, England
Famous Deaths
- Lyonel Feininger, German-American cartoonist and painter, dies at 84
Died in 1956 1956 Highlights
About January 13, 1956
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 3 months and 15 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
