Historical Events
- Erno Gero succeeds Matyas Rákosi as party leader of Hungary
Famous Birthdays
- Audrey Landers [Hamburg], American actress and singer (Dallas; A Chorus Line), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Razor Shines, American baseball player (Montreal Expos), born in Durham, North Carolina
Famous Deaths
- Willem Kernkamp, Dutch minister of Colonies (Islam & Woman), dies at 57
1956 Highlights
About July 18, 1956
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 8 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Why Do Fools Fall In Love - Teenagers Featuring Frankie Lymon