Historical Events
Music History
"Steve Allen Show" returns on NBC-TV
LPGA Championship
LPGA Championship Women's Golf, Forest Lake CC: Marlene Hagge wins her only major title; beats Patty Berg by 2 strokes in a sudden-death playoff
- WISC TV channel 3 in Madison, WI (CBS) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Joe Penny, English actor (Gangster Wars, Riptide, Jake & the Fatman), born in London, England
Famous Deaths
- Earl Morris, American archaeologist (Aztec Ruins National Monument), dies at 66
About June 24, 1956
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 11 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: I'll Be Home - Pat Boone
