Famous Birthdays
- Jorge Chaminé, Portuguese operatic baritone, born in Porto, Portugal
- Lars von Trier, Danish film director (Dancer in the Dark), born in Kongens Lyngby
Famous Deaths
- Alben W. Barkley, American politician (US Representative, Senator and 35th VP-D-1949-53), dies at 78
Died in 1956 1956 Highlights
About April 30, 1956
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 11 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: No Other Love - Ronnie Hilton
