Historical Events
Mantle Hits Bleachers - Twice
At Detroit's Briggs Stadium, Mickey Mantle hits 2 Billy Hoeft pitches into right center field bleachers, the only player to ever do so
- Venezolana Flight 253 passenger plane crashes into the sea off Ashbury Park, New Jersey, 74 killed
Famous Birthdays
- Anton Fier, American drummer (The Feelies; The Lounge Lizards; The Golden Palominos), and record producer, born in Cleveland, Ohio (d. 2022)
- Peter Reid, English soccer midfielder (13 caps; Bolton Wanderers, Everton, Manchester City) and manager (Manchester City, Sunderland, England U21, Leeds United), born in Huyton, England
About June 20, 1956
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 10 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: I'll Be Home - Pat Boone
