Historical Events
- 30 people die in a train crash in Los Angeles
- Canadian Football Council forms
Famous Birthdays
- Steve Riley, American rock drummer (L.A. Guns; W.A.S.P.), born in Revere, Massachusetts
Famous Deaths
- P A M Speet, Dutch broadcast CEO (KRO), dies
Died in 1956 1956 Highlights
About January 22, 1956
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 3 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sixteen Tons - Tennessee Ernie Ford
