Historical Events
- Archbishop Makarios of Cyprus arrested for sedition and exiled to Seychelles
- Weather forecasting phone line set up in London England
Famous Birthdays
- David Willetts, English Conservative Party politician, born in Birmingham, England
- Mark Dantonio, American football coach for Michigan State University, born in El Paso, Texas
- Shashi Tharoor, Indian politician and diplomat (United Nations Under-Secretary General), born in London
Famous Deaths
- Amanda Aldridge, British opera singer, pianist, teacher, and composer of parlour songs and light orchestral pieces music, dies at 89
Died in 1956 1956 Highlights
About March 9, 1956
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 1 month and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Memories Are Made Of This - Dean Martin
