Historical Events
- KUAM TV channel 8 in Agana, GU (CBS/ABC/NBC) begins broadcasting
- WCYB TV channel 5 in Bristol-Kingsport, Virginia (NBC) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Ferdi Bolland, Dutch singer/guitarist (Bolland & Bolland)
Maureen McCormick
Maureen McCormick, American actress (Marcia-Brady Bunch), born in Encino, California
Maureen McCormick
Famous Weddings
- Actress-singer Shirley Jones (22) weds film and stage actor Jack Cassidy (29)
Famous Deaths
- André Milhoux, Belgian racing driver, dies at 27
1956 Highlights
About August 5, 1956
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 64 years and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo
