Historical Events
- Cincinnati Reds pitcher Brooks Lawrence loses after 13 straight wins
- US performs atmospheric nuclear Test at Enwetak
Famous Birthdays
- Michael Connelly, American crime writer (Hieronymus "Harry" Bosch novels), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1956 Highlights
About July 21, 1956
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 6 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Why Do Fools Fall In Love - Teenagers Featuring Frankie Lymon