Historical Events
TV Show Appearance
Elvis Presley, wearing a tuxedo, appears on Steve Allen Show
- Ibrahim Hashiroe succeeds Said el-Moefti as premier of Jordan
Sports History
LPGA Western Open Women's Golf, Wakonda CC: Beverly Hanson wins by 4 strokes from Louise Suggs; second of her 3 major titles
1956 History
Famous Birthdays
- Alan Ruck, American actor (Spin City), born in Cleveland, Ohio
- Brian Sabean, American MLB executive (San Francisco Giants World Series 2010, 2012, 2014), born in Concord, New Hampshire
- Kenneth Fuchs, American Grammy Award-winning classical composer, and college professor
- Lorna Patterson, American actress (Airplane, Pvt Benjamin), born in Whittier, California
- Ulf Larsson, Swedish stage and television comedian, actor, and director, born in Bromma, Sweden (d. 2006)
About July 1, 1956
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 8 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: I'll Be Home - Pat Boone
