What Happened on February 19, 1956

Famous Birthdays

  • Dave Wakeling, British Rock singer-songwriter and guitarist (The English Beat; General Public), born in Birmingham, England
  • George David Low, American astronaut (STS 32, STS 43), born in Cleveland, Ohio

Jeffrey Immelt (68 years old)

American CEO of General Electric (2001-17), born in Cincinnati, Ohio

  • Kathleen Beller, American actress (Promises in the Dark, Dynasty, The Betsy), born in Westchester, New York
  • Peter Holsapple, American rock-pop singer-songwriter (The dB's; Continental Drifters), born in Greenwich, Connecticut
  • Roderick MacKinnon, American biologist (2003 Nobel Prize for Chemistry for work on ion channels), born in Burlington, Massachusetts
  • Steve Randell, Tasmanian cricket Test umpire (international panel)

About February 19, 1956

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 2 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

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