Historical Events
- US Ladies Figure Skating championship won by Tenley Albright
- US Mens Figure Skating championship won by Hayes A Jenkins
Famous Birthdays
- Ozzie Newsome, NFL tight end (Cleveland Browns)
Famous Deaths
- Joseph John Richards, American composer, dies at 77
1956 Highlights
About March 16, 1956
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 10 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Pisces
