Historical Events
- A fire damages the top part of the Eiffel Tower.
Famous Birthdays
Mel Gibson (68 years old)
American actor (Mad Max, Mrs Soffel, Lethal Weapon) and filmmaker, born in Peekskill, New York
- Willy T. Ribbs, American auto racer (first African-American to drive in Indianapolis 500), born in San Jose, California
Famous Deaths
Alexander Gretchaninov (1864-1956)
Russian-American Romantic composer, dies at 91
- Joseph Wirth, 5th Chancellor of the Weimar Republic, Germany (Stalin Peace Prize), dies at 76
Died in 1956 1956 Highlights
About January 3, 1956
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 3 months and 24 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
