Historical Events
- 1st flight 4-motor Cessna 620
Famous Birthdays
- June Daugherty, American women's college basketball coach (Boise State Uni, Uni of Washington, Washington State University), born in Columbus, Ohio (d. 2021)
- Pierre-Louis Lions, French mathematician
Famous Deaths
Jackson Pollock (1912-1956)
American expressionist painter (Lavender Mist), dies at 44 in a car accident in East Hampton
1956 Highlights
About August 11, 1956
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 9 months and 30 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Whatever Will Be Will Be - Doris Day
