Historical Events
Khrushchev's Secret Speech
Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev's secret speech "On the Cult of Personality and Its Consequences" criticizing Joseph Stalin is made public
Famous Birthdays
- John Hockenberry, American journalist (HEAT with John Hockenberry), born in Dayton, Ohio
- John Treacy, Irish marathoner (Olympic silver 1984), born in Villierstown, County Waterford
- Keith David, American actor (Platoon, There's Something About Mary), born in New York City
- Martin Adams, English darts player (BDO World Champion 2007, 10-11), born in Sutton, Surrey, England
- Reeves Gabrels, American rock guitarist, songwriter and producer (Tin Machine/David Bowie, 1987-99; The Cure, 2012-), born in Staten Island, New York
- Terry Kennedy, American baseball player, born in Euclid, Ohio
Famous Deaths
- Katherine MacDonald, American actress (b. 1881)
- Max Kowalski, German singer, composer, singing teacher, and concentration camp survivor, dies at 73
Died in 1956 1956 Highlights
About June 4, 1956
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 10 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: No Other Love - Ronnie Hilton
