Famous Birthdays
Linda Hamilton (66 years old)
American actress (Beauty & the Beast, Terminator films), born in Salisbury, Maryland
- Steve Butler, American auto racer (USAC Silver Crown Champion 1988, 92; USAC Sprint Car Champion 1986, 87, 88, 90), born in Amarillo, Texas
Famous Deaths
- Lucien Febvre, French historian (Un Destin, Martin Luther), dies at 78
1956 Highlights
About September 26, 1956
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 8 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Lay Down Your Arms - Anne Shelton
