What Happened on September 11, 1956

Historical Events

Event of Interest

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Frank Robinson ties rookie record with his 38th HR

MLB Hall of Fame Outfielder and Manager Frank Robinson — MLB Hall of Fame Outfielder and Manager
Frank Robinson

Baseball Record

Yanks Yogi Berra ties career record for HRs (236) by a catcher

MLB Catcher and Manager Yogi Berra — MLB Catcher and Manager
Yogi Berra

Famous Birthdays

Tony Gilroy, American screenwriter and director (Bourne), born in Manhattan, New York

Famous Deaths

Billy Bishop

Billy Bishop, Canadian First World War flying ace, dies at 62

Canadian First World War Flying Ace Billy Bishop — Canadian First World War Flying Ace
Billy Bishop

1956 Highlights

About September 11, 1956

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 4 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Virgo

What Happened in 1956