Famous Birthdays
- Larysa Kuzmenko, Canadian concert pianist, and composer, of Ukrainian heritage (Memoriam for the Victims of Chornobyl; Golden Harvest), born in Toronto, Ontario
- Lazar Ristovski, Serbian keyboardist (Smak and Bijelo Dugme), born in Novi Pazar, Yugoslavia (d. 2007)
Famous Deaths
- Alexander Korda, British movie producer (Henry VIII), dies at 62
- Billy Evans, American Baseball HOF umpire (American League 1906-27; at age 22, youngest umpire in MLB history), dies from a stroke at 71
1956 Highlights
About January 23, 1956
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 4 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
