Famous Birthdays
- Dave Wakeling, British Rock singer-songwriter and guitarist (The English Beat; General Public), born in Birmingham, England
- George David Low, American astronaut (STS 32, STS 43), born in Cleveland, Ohio
Jeffrey Robert Immelt (67 years old)
American chairman of General Electric, born in Cincinnati, Ohio
- Kathleen Beller, American actress (Promises in the Dark, Dynasty, The Betsy), born in Westchester, New York
- Peter Holsapple, American rock-pop singer-songwriter (The dB's; Continental Drifters), born in Greenwich, Connecticut
- Roderick MacKinnon, American biologist (2003 Nobel Prize for Chemistry for work on ion channels), born in Burlington, Massachusetts
- Steve Randell, Tasmanian cricket Test umpire (international panel)
1956 Highlights
About February 19, 1956
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 1 month and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Memories Are Made Of This - Dean Martin
