Historical Events
Television Finale
"Jimmy Durante Show" last airs on NBC-TV
- "Transfusion" by Nervous Norvous peaks at #8
Election of Interest
Gamal Abdel Nasser elected President of Egypt
1956 History
Famous Birthdays
- Randy Jackson, American session and touring bassist, singer, and record producer (Jean-Luc Ponty; Journey; Mariah Carey) and TV personality (American Idol judge, 2002-14), born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Tony Hill, American football player
Famous Deaths
- Michael Arlen [Dikran Kouyoumdjian], British author and scriptwriter (An American Verdict), dies at 60
- Reinhold Glière, Russian-Soviet composer, dies at 81
About June 23, 1956
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 11 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: I'll Be Home - Pat Boone
