What Happened on April 29, 1956

Historical Events

  • WLUC TV channel 6 in Marquette, MI (CBS/NBC/ABC) begins broadcasting
  • WSPA TV channel 7 in G'ville-Spartanburg, SC (CBS) begins broadcasting
  • WWBT TV channel 12 in Richmond, VA (NBC) begins broadcasting
1956 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Ketil Stokkan, Norwegian singer (Zoo), born in Harstad, Norway
  • Ron Verlin, American power-pop bassist (Shooting Star), born in Kansas City, Missouri
Born in 1956

Famous Deaths

  • Nemesio Otaño, Spanish organist, choral director, educator, and composer (Basque Suite), dies at 75
1956 Highlights

About April 29, 1956

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 67 years and 11 months
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: No Other Love - Ronnie Hilton