Historical Events
Alexander Cartwright Honored
City of Hoboken, New Jersey dedicates a plaque honoring achievements of Alexander Cartwright in organizing early baseball at Elysian Field
Famous Birthdays
- Carman Licciardello, American Christian music singer-songwriter ("The Champion"; "Radically Saved"), born in Trenton, New Jersey (d. 2021)
- Parthenon Huxley [Richard Miller], American rock guitarist, singer- songwriter and producer (ELO II; The Orchestra; P. Hux), born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Famous Deaths
- Charles Dingle, American actor (The Little Foxes), dies at 68
Died in 1956 1956 Highlights
About January 19, 1956
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 3 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sixteen Tons - Tennessee Ernie Ford
