Historical Events
- Gene Roddenberry resigns from the Los Angeles Police Department to concentrate on his writing career
- Singapore government of Marshall resigns
Famous Birthdays
- Bonnie Lee Bakley, American second wife of actor Robert Blake, born in Morristown, New Jersey (d. 2001)
- Robert Dover, American equestrian dressage (Olympic bronze 1996), born in Chicago, Illinois
Famous Deaths
- Julien Benda, Fren philosopher/writer (La trahison des clercs), dies
Died in 1956 1956 Highlights
About June 7, 1956
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 10 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: No Other Love - Ronnie Hilton
