Historical Events
Romanoff & Juliet
Peter Ustinovs' play "Romanoff & Juliet" premieres in Manchester
- Soap operas "As the World Turns" & "Edge of Night" premiere on TV
Famous Deaths
- Albert Marie Leon Adolphe de Bassompierre, Belgium ambassador to Tokyo (1921-39), dies at 82
- Chester Clute, American actor ("Arsenic and Old Lace"; "Too Many Girls"; "Niagara Falls"), dies of a heart attack at 65
- Philippo de Pisis, Italian painter and poet, dies at 59
Died in 1956 1956 Highlights
About April 2, 1956
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 68 years and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: It's Almost Tomorrow - Dream Weavers
