Historical Events
- "Crazy Arms" single released by Ray Price - his 1st No.1 (Billboard Song of the Year 1956)
- East Germany establishes the National People's Army (NVA) to serve as its armed forces
- The International Air Transport Association finalizes a draft of the Radiotelephony spelling alphabet for the International Civil Aviation Organization.
Famous Birthdays
- Jan Van der Roost, Belgian composer (Chemical Suite for Trombone Quartet), born in Duffel, Belgium
- Mark Todd, New Zealand equestrian rider (Olympic gold individual eventing 1984, 88), born in Cambridge, New Zealand
- Timothy Daly, American actor (Joe-Wings, Diner, Made in Heaven), born in Sufferin, New York
Famous Weddings
Rupert Murdoch
Media magnate Rupert Murdoch marries first wife Patricia Booker
Famous Deaths
- Henriette Renié, French harp prodigy, composer, and teacher, dies at 80
Died in 1956 1956 Highlights
About March 1, 1956
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 1 month and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Memories Are Made Of This - Dean Martin
