Historical Events
- Commencement of the Irish Republican Army's Border Campaign.
Famous Birthdays
- Ana Alicia Ortiz, Mexican-American actress (Melissa-Falcon Crest), born in Mexico City
- Johan van der Velde, Dutch cyclist (won Young Rider Classification of Tour de France 1980), born in Rijbergen, Netherlands
Famous Deaths
- Lorenzo Perosi, composer, dies at 83
1956 Highlights
About December 12, 1956
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 63 years, 8 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Sagittarius
