Historical Events
Film Release
"The Ten Commandments", directed by Cecil B. DeMille, starring Charlton Heston and Yul Brynner opens in the US
Event of Interest
Catcher Yogi Berra becomes 4th NY Yankee to hit a Baseball World Series grand slam in Game 2 at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn; Dodgers win, 13-8 but lose series, 4-3
Yogi Berra
1956 Highlights
About October 5, 1956
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 3 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Libra
