Famous Birthdays
- Adele Sebastian, American jazz flute player and vocalist (The Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra), born in Riverside, California (d. 1983)
- Rusty Wallace, American auto racer (NASCAR Winston Cup 1989; NASCAR Cup series Rookie of the Year 1984) and broadcaster (ESPN, ABC), born in Arnold, Missouri
- Sharon Bryant, American vocalist (Atlantic Starr), born in Westchester County, New York
Famous Weddings
- Writer Iris Murdoch (37) marries academic John Bayley (31)
Famous Deaths
Bertolt Brecht (1898-1956)
German poet and playwright (Mother Courage), dies of a heart attack at 58
- Konstantin von Neurath, German politician and convicted Nazi war criminal (Foreign Minister 1932-38), dies at 83
Died in 1956 1956 Highlights
About August 14, 1956
Day of the Week: Tuesday
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
