Historical Events
- Detroit Tigers & Briggs Stadium sold for then record $5.5 million
- Karelo-Finnish SSR becomes part of Russian SFSR
- King Faisal of Iraq begins visit to England
- Last Ringling Bros, Barnum & Bailey Circus under a canvas tent
Famous Birthdays
- Tony Kushner, American playwright and screenwriter (Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes), born in New York
Famous Deaths
- Brian Norton, South African tennis player (Wimbledon 1921 runner-up), dies at 56
Died in 1956 1956 Highlights
About July 16, 1956
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 9 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Why Do Fools Fall In Love - Teenagers Featuring Frankie Lymon
