Historical Events
Heartbreak Hotel
Elvis Presley's 1st hit record, "Heartbreak Hotel", becomes #1
- William Inge's stage drama "Bus Stop", closes at the Music Box Theater, NYC, after 478 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Phillip Longman, American demographer
- Rick DeMont, American 400m swimmer, drug disqualification (1972 Olympics)
Famous Deaths
- Charles MacArthur, American playwright and screenwriter (The Scoundrel), dies at 60
Died in 1956 1956 Highlights
About April 21, 1956
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 68 years and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Poor People Of Paris - Winifred Atwell
