What Happened on February 25, 1956

Historical Events

Conference of Interest

Nikita Khrushchev denounces Joseph Stalin at the 20th Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union

Famous Birthdays

  • Davie Cooper, Scottish soccer winger (22 caps; Clydebank, Rangers 376 games, Motherwell), Hamilton, Scotland (d. 1995)

Famous Deaths

  • Marij Kogoj, Slovenian composer, dies at 59
Died in 1956 1956 Highlights

About February 25, 1956

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

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

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