Historical Events
- David Marshall, Singapore's first Chief Minister, resigns.
Famous Birthdays
- Andy Pycroft, cricketer (Zimbabwe Test batsman)
Björn Borg (67 years old)
Swedish tennis player (11-time Grand Slam winner), born in Stockholm, Sweden
- Jay C Buckey, American physician/astronaut (STS 58 alt, sk: 90), born in NYC, New York
- Marilyn Jones, American actress (Carey-King's Crossing), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Famous Weddings
Sonja Henie
Three-time Olympic Champion figure skater Sonja Henie (44) weds Norwegian shipping magnate and art patron Niels Onstad (47)
Famous Deaths
Hiram Bingham (1875-1956)
American archaeologist who re-discovered the Incan site of Machu Picchu, dies at 80
- Margaret Wycherly, English actress (Claudia), dies at 74
1956 Highlights
About June 6, 1956
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 67 years and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: No Other Love - Ronnie Hilton
