Historical Events
Music Recording
Elvis Presley records single "Heartbreak Hotel"
Famous Birthdays
- Antonio Muñoz Molina, Spanish writer (Royal Spanish Academy), born in Úbeda, Jaén, Spain
- Don Letts, British film director & musician (Big Audio Dynamite), born in London, United Kingdom
- Shawn Colvin, American country folk singer-songwriter ("Sunny Came Home"), born in Vermillion, South Dakota
Famous Deaths
- Henk Bremmer, Dutch art historian (Beeldende Kunst), dies at 84
- Karl Ludwig Schmidt, German-Swiss theologist (Urchristentum), dies at 64
1956 Highlights
About January 10, 1956
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 4 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rock Around The Clock - Bill Haley & His Comets
