Historical Events
Blue Days Black Night
Buddy Holly records "Blue Days Black Night" in Nashville, Tennessee for country music producer Owen Bradley
Famous Birthdays
- Adrian Vernon Fish, British classical composer, born in Bristol, England
Bill Maher (67 years old)
American comedian & political commentator (Real Time with Bill Maher, Politically Incorrect), born in NYC, New York
- John Naber, American swimmer (Olympic gold 100m/200m backstroke, 4×200m freestyle relay, 4×100m medley; silver 200m freestyle 1976), born in Evanston, Illinois
- Maria Larsson, Swedish politician, born in Långasjö, Sweden
1956 Highlights
About January 20, 1956
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 8 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sixteen Tons - Tennessee Ernie Ford
