Historical Events
Sports History
Hoboken dedicates a plaque honoring achievements of Alexander Cartwright in organizing early baseball at Elysian Field
Famous Birthdays
- Carman Licciardello, American Christian music singer, born in Trenton, New Jersey
- Parthenon Huxley [Richard Miller], American rock guitarist, singer- songwriter and producer (ELO II; The Orchestra; P. Hux), born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Famous Deaths
- Charles Dingle, American actor (The Little Foxes), dies at 68
1956 Highlights
About January 19, 1956
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 4 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sixteen Tons - Tennessee Ernie Ford
