What Happened on June 11, 1956

Famous Birthdays

  • Jamaaladeen Tacuma [Rudy McDaniel], American jazz bassist (Ornette Coleman), born in Hempstead, New York

Joe Montana (67 years old)

American Pro Football HOF quarterback (Super Bowl 1981 [MVP], 84 [MVP], 88, 89 [MVP]; NFL MVP 1989, 90; 3×First-team All-Pro; 8xPro Bowl; SF 49ers; KC Chiefs), born in New Eagle, Pennsylvania

Ray Nagin (67 years old)

American politician (Mayor of New Orleans, 2002-2010), born in New Orleans, Louisiana


Famous Deaths

  • Corrado Alvaro, Italian writer (Poesie grigio-verdi), dies at 61
  • Frank Brangwyn, Welsh painter, muralist and cartoonist (Official War Artist First World War), dies at 89
  • Ralph Morgan [Wupperman], American actor (Creeper, Imposter, Jack London), dies at 73
Died in 1956 1956 Highlights

About June 11, 1956

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 10 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: I'll Be Home - Pat Boone