What Happened on August 16, 1956

Historical Events

  • Adlai E Stevenson nominated as US Democratic presidential candidate

Sports History

MLB Cleveland Indians' Rocky Colavito hits his 1st grand slam, Cleveland 5, Tigers 4

Famous Birthdays

  • Colleen Walker, American golfer (du Maurier Classic 1997), born in Jacksonville, Florida (d. 2012)
  • Daniel Willems, Belgian cyclist
  • Dominic Erban, French rugby international player
Born in 1956

Famous Deaths

Bela Lugosi (1882-1956)

Austrian actor (Dracula, Plan 9 From Outer Space), dies of a heart attack at 73

1956 Highlights

About August 16, 1956

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 7 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Whatever Will Be Will Be - Doris Day