What Happened on November 10, 1956

Famous Birthdays

  • Matt Craven, Canadian actor (Juror, Killer, K2), born in Port Colborne, Ontario
  • Mohsen Badawi, Egyptian entrepreneur and political activist, born in Cairo, Egpyt
  • Scott Columbus, American heavy metal drummer (Manowar, 1983–91 & 1994–2008), born in USA (d. 2011)
  • Sinbad [David Adkins], American comedian and actor (First Kid, Vibe), born in Benton Harbor, Michigan

Famous Deaths

Harry Ford Sinclair (1876-1956)

American industrialist who founded Sinclair Oil and implicated in the Teapot Dome scandal, dies at 80

  • Victor Young, American violinist, arranger, orchestra leader, and composer ("Street of Dreams"; "Love Letters"; "I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance with You"), dies of a cerebral hemorrhage at 57
Died in 1956 1956 Highlights

About November 10, 1956

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 5 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Scorpio

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Just Walkin' In The Rain - Johnnie Ray