What Happened on January 6, 1956

Historical Events

  • Federal court bars former Little League Commissioner Carl Stotz from forming a rival group
  • KGNS TV channel 8 in Laredo, TX (NBC/ABC) begins broadcasting

Famous Birthdays

  • Elizabeth Strout, American novelist ("Olive Kitteridge" - Pulitzer Prize for Fiction 2009), born in Portland, Maine [1]

About January 6, 1956

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 3 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Rock Around The Clock - Bill Haley & His Comets