What Happened on February 3, 1956

Historical Events

  • Autherine Lucy admitted to University of Alabama, suspended 2/7 after a riot
  • Toni Sailer of Austria wins the downhill at the Cortina d'Ampezzo Winter Olympics; becomes first athlete to sweep all 3 alpine skiing events in a single Olympics

Famous Birthdays

  • John Jefferson, American football wide receiver (First-team All-Pro 1979, 80 SD Chargers; 4 × Pro Bowl; NFL receiving yards leader 1980; NFL receiving TD leader 1978, 80; GB Packers), born in Dallas, Texas
  • Lee Ranaldo, American rock guitarist, and singer-songwriter (Sonic Youth - "100%"), born in Glen Cove, Long Island, New York

Nathan Lane (68 years old)

American actor (One of the Boys, Frankie & Johnnie), born in Jersey City, New Jersey

  • Pamela Cossey, England, model/sister of transsexual Tula
Born in 1956

Famous Deaths

  • Émile Borel, French mathematician (b. 1871)
  • Johnny Claes, Belgian racing driver (b. 1916)
1956 Highlights

About February 3, 1956

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 1 month and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Sixteen Tons - Tennessee Ernie Ford