What Happened on March 15, 1956

Historical Events

Music History

Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe's musical "My Fair Lady", adapted from George Bernard Shaw's "Pygmalion", starring Rex Harrison, Julie Andrews, and Stanley Holloway, opens at Mark Hellinger Theater, later transferring to the Broadway Theatre, NYC; runs for 2,715 performances, winning 6 Tony Awards


Famous Birthdays

  • Clay Matthews, NFL linebacker (Atlanta Falcons)

About March 15, 1956

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 1 month and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: It's Almost Tomorrow - Dream Weavers