Historical Events
- 1st non-stop transcontinental helicopter flight arrived Washington, D.C.
Famous Birthdays
- John Culberson, American attorney and politician (Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas), born in Houston, Texas
Famous Deaths
- Kenji Mizoguchi, Japanese film director (b. 1898)
1956 Highlights
About August 24, 1956
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 64 years and 5 months
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Virgo
