Historical Events
- Battle at Oran, Algeria, kills 300
- NY Giant Bill White, homers in his 1st at bat
- Pulitzer prize awarded to Frances Goodrich & Albert Hackett
Famous Birthdays
- Anne Dudley, British classical and film composer (The Full Monty), born in Beckenham, Kent
- Jan Peter Balkenende, Prime Minister of the Netherlands (2002-10), born in Biezelinge, Netherlands
- Jean Lapierre, Canadian politician and television host, born in Bassin, Quebec, Canada (d. 2016)
Famous Deaths
- Josef Hoffmann, Austrian architect, dies at 85
1956 Highlights
About May 7, 1956
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 9 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus
