Famous Birthdays
- Gillian [Marucha] Bradshaw, American sci-fi author (Hawk of May)
- Steve Hogarth, Kendal England, vocals (Marillion-Clutching at Straws)
Famous Deaths
- Robert Willem Pieter Peereboom, Dutch editor in chief (Haarlem Newspaper), dies at 64
1956 Highlights
About May 14, 1956
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 1 month and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: No Other Love - Ronnie Hilton