Historical Events
- Archbishop Makarios of Cyprus arrested & exiled to Seychelles
- Weather forecasting phone line set up in London England
Famous Birthdays
- David Willetts, English Conservative Party politician, born in Birmingham, England
- Mark Dantonio, American football coach for Michigan State University, born in El Paso, Texas
- Shashi Tharoor, Indian politician and diplomat (United Nations Under-Secretary General), born in London
Famous Deaths
- Amanda Aldridge, British opera singer, pianist, teacher, and composer of parlour songs and light orchestral pieces music, dies at 89
1956 Highlights
About March 9, 1956
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 6 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Memories Are Made Of This - Dean Martin
#1 Song: Memories Are Made Of This - 
