What Happened on January 21, 1956

Historical Events

Victor Borge's one-man show "Comedy in Music" closes at John Golden Theatre, NYC; runs for 849 performances, a Guinness world record

Bob Brill, American drummer (Berlin - "You Take My Breath Away"), born in NYC, New York
Forrest Gander, American poet (Be With - 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry), born in Barstow, California
Geena Davis, American actress (Beetlejuice, Fly), born in Wareham, Massachusetts
Robby Benson, American actor (One on One, Running Brave, Chosen), born in Dallas, Texas