Historical Events
- "New Faces of 1956" closes at Barrymore Theater NYC after 221 performances
- Colo is born, the first gorilla to be bred in captivity at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Columbus, Ohio
- Last British & French troops leave Egypt
About December 22, 1956
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 5 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Just Walkin' In The Rain - Johnnie Ray
