Historical Events
- AL plans to test automatic intentional walk during spring training
- Soviet Union beats Canada, 2-0 at Cortina d'Ampezzo to clinch their first ever Olympic ice hockey gold medal; US takes silver, Canada bronze
Famous Deaths
- Leendert Antonie Donker, Dutch Minister of Justice (PvdA), dies at 56
- Peder Gram, Danish composer, dies at 74
Died in 1956 1956 Highlights
About February 4, 1956
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 2 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sixteen Tons - Tennessee Ernie Ford
