Historical Events
- 81st Preakness: Bill Hartack aboard Fabius wins in 1:58.4
- Pittsburgh Pirates Dale Long hits 9th-inning HR, 1st HR in 8 straight games
Famous Birthdays
- Althea Gwyn, WBL center (NY Stars)
- Martyn Ware, English rock keyboardist and songwriter (Human League, 1977-80: Heaven 17 - "Temptation"), and record producer, born in Sheffield, England
- Steven Ford, American actor (The Young and the Restless, 1982-2003; When Harry Met Sally...), and son of US President Gerald Ford and 1st Lady Betty Ford, born in East Grand Rapids, Michigan
1956 Highlights
About May 19, 1956
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 67 years and 11 months
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: No Other Love - Ronnie Hilton
