What Happened on May 28, 1956

Historical Events

Event of Interest

Eisenhower signs farm bill allows government to store agricultural surplus

  • Pittsburgh Pirates Dale Long becomes 1st to hit HRs in 8 straight games

Famous Birthdays

  • Germaine Montenesdro, 2nd victim of NYC's Zodiac killer (survives)
  • Jeff Dujon, cricket wicket-keeper (WI 1981-91, their most successful)
  • Markus Höttinger, Austrian racing driver (d. 1980)

About May 28, 1956

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 10 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: No Other Love - Ronnie Hilton