Historical Events
Albright Olympic Champion
Despite a severe ankle injury Tenley Albright leads an American 1-2 in the women's figure skating at the Cortina d'Ampezzo Winter Olympics; Carol Heiss takes the silver medal
- The Coasters sign with Atlantic Records
Famous Deaths
- Charley Grapewin, American actor (The Wizard of Oz; Libeled Lady), dies at 86
- Pyotr Konchalovsky, Russian painter (b. 1876)
Died in 1956 1956 Highlights
About February 2, 1956
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 2 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sixteen Tons - Tennessee Ernie Ford
