What Happened on July 14, 1956

Historical Events

  • Boston Red Sox pitcher Mel Parnell no-hits Chicago White Sox, 4-0 at Fenway Park, Boston

Famous Birthdays

  • Bob Birch, American musician (Elton John), born in Detroit, Michigan (d. 2012)
  • Vladimir Kulich, Czech actor
Born in 1956

Famous Weddings

Pol Pot

30th Prime Minister of Cambodia Pol Pot (31) marries Khieu Ponnary

Famous Deaths

  • Jaroslav Řídký, Czech composer, dies at 58
1956 Highlights

About July 14, 1956

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 9 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Why Do Fools Fall In Love - Teenagers Featuring Frankie Lymon