Historical Events
- 6th NFL Pro Bowl, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum: Eastern Conference beats Western Conference, 31-30; MVP: Ollie Matson, Baltimore Colts, RB
Event of Interest
Dmitri Shostakovich appointed honorary member of Academia Santa Cecilia

Dmitri Shostakovich
- KWAB TV channel 4 in Big Spring, TX (NBC) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Mayawati, Indian politician, born in New Delhi, India
- Paul Parker, English cricketer (one Test England v Australia 1981), born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
- Vera Sosulya, Soviet tobogganist (Olympic gold 1980)
1956 Highlights
About January 15, 1956
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 65 years and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn