Historical Events
Music History
Jerry Lewis & Dean Martin end partnership after 10 years, and 16 films
Famous Birthdays
- Doug Stone, American country music singer ("I'd Be Better Off (In a Pine Box)"), born in Marietta, Georgia
Famous Deaths
- (Luise) "Lulu" von Strauss und Torney, German poet (Erde der Väter - Our Forefathers' Soil), and novelist (Der jüngste Tag - Judgment Day), dies at 82
Thomas J. Watson (1874-1956)
American businessman (Chairman and CEO of IBM, 1914-56), dies at 87
Died in 1956 1956 Highlights
About June 19, 1956
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 10 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: I'll Be Home - Pat Boone
