Historical Events
- Black students enter & are barred from Clay Ky elementary school
Famous Birthdays
- Barry Andrews, British rock musician (XTC; League of Gentlemen; Shreikback), born in West Norwood, London
- Chip Beck, American golfer (US Open 1986, 89, Masters 1993 runner-up; shot 59 in 1991), born in Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Leslie Cheung, Hong Kong actor, singer and composer (Farewell My Concubine), born in Hong Kong (d. 2003)
- Ricky Rudd, American auto racer (NASCAR Winston Cup Series Rookie of the Year 1977; IROC Champion 1992; Brickyard 400 1997, born in Norfolk County, Virginia
- Sam Brownback, American attorney and politician (46th Governor of Kansas), born in Garnett, Kansas
Famous Deaths
- Hans Carossa, German writer, dies at 77
- Sándor Graf Festetics, Hungarian nobleman and politician, dies at 74
1956 Highlights
About September 12, 1956
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 8 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Whatever Will Be Will Be - Doris Day
