Historical Events
- Yankees pitcher Don Larsen throws a perfect game as New York beats Brooklyn Dodgers, 2-0 in Game 5 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium
Famous Birthdays
- Janice Voss, American astronaut (shuttle radar topography mission), born in South Bend, Indiana (d. 2012)
- Larry Crane, American rock guitarist (John Mellencamp band), born in Seymour, Indiana
- Scott Michael Pellaton, barefoot water ski champ
- Stephanie Zimbalist, American actress (Remington Steele, Centennial), born in NYC, New York
Famous Deaths
- Dirk Koster, literary (New noises), dies at 69
1956 Highlights
About October 8, 1956
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 3 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Libra
