Historical Events
- KOTI TV channel 2 in Klamath Falls, OR (NBC/CBS) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Bruce Greenwood, Canadian actor (Thirteen Days), born in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec
- Sidath Wettimuny, Sri Lanka cricket batsman (23 Tests, 2 x 100, HS 190; Sri Lanka's first Test century [157] 1982), born in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Famous Weddings
William Shatner
Canadian "Star Trek" actor William Shatner (25) weds Gloria Rand; divorce in 1969
Died in 1956 1956 Highlights
About August 12, 1956
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 8 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Whatever Will Be Will Be - Doris Day
