Historical Events
- Pakistan proclaimed an Islamic republic in Commonwealth (National Day)
- Sudan becomes independent
Famous Birthdays
- Andrew Mitchell, British MP
- José Manuel Barroso, Portuguese politician, president of the European Commission
- Laura Thorne, chef (named one of 10 best American chefs)
What Happened in 1956
My Fair Lady's Special Day
This was a day to remember for Eliza Doolittle, the 'My Fair Lady' of the stage and film musical that won and broke hearts.
May 20, 1956IBM 305 RAMAC
IBM 305 RAMAC at the U.S. Army Red River Arsenal; foreground: two 350 disk drives; background: 380 console and 305 processing unit
September 13, 1956
