Famous Birthdays
- Adam Arkin, American actor (Busting Loose; Pearl; Northern Exposure - "Adam"), born in Brooklyn, New York
- Cindy Nelson, American skier (Olympic bronze 1976)
Famous Weddings
Christopher Plummer
Actor Christopher Plummer (26) weds actress Tammy Grimes (22) at Cherokee Castle in Sedalia, Colorado
1956 Highlights
About August 19, 1956
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 9 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Whatever Will Be Will Be - Doris Day
