Historical Events
- Chicago's Daily Defender, begins publishing
Historic Event
French Prime Minister Guy Mollet pelted with tomatoes in Algiers
- University of Alabama suspends African-American student Autherine Lucy claiming that it can no longer provide for her safety
Famous Birthdays
- Jon Walmsley, British actor (Jason in The Waltons), born in Lancashire, England
- Linda Grovenor, American actress (Die Laughing, Wheels of Fire), born in Baltimore, Maryland
1956 Highlights
About February 6, 1956
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 11 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sixteen Tons - Tennessee Ernie Ford
