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
Pro Wrestling
Whipper Billy Watson beats Lou Thesz in Toronto, to become NWA wrestling champion
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
- #1 Song: It's Almost Tomorrow - Dream Weavers