Historical Events
- Lake Pontchartrain Causeway opens in Louisiana, longest continuous bridge in the world
- USSR performs nuclear test (atmospheric tests)
- White mob prevents enrollment of blacks at Mansfield High School, Texas
Famous Birthdays
- Jayne Irving, English TV hostess (Live at 3), born in Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire
Famous Deaths
- Anita Donostia [Jose Antonio de Donostia], Spanish composer, musicologist and priest, dies at 70
Died in 1956 1956 Highlights
About August 30, 1956
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 7 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Whatever Will Be Will Be - Doris Day
