Historical Events
The Ten Commandments
Biblical drama film "The Ten Commandments", directed by Cecil B. DeMille, starring Charlton Heston and Yul Brynner premieres at the Criterion Theater in NYC
Long Day's Journey Into Night
NYT critic Brooks Atkinson writes of Eugene O'Neill's latest play 'With the production of 'Long Day's Journey Into Night' at the Helen Hayes last evening, the American theater acquires size and stature." [1]
- UN demands USSR leave Hungary
Famous Birthdays
- Randi Brooks, American actress (Man With 2 Brains, Tightrope), born in New York City
- Richard Curtis, British screenwriter (Blackadder, Four Wedding and a Funeral), born in Wellington, New Zealand
About November 8, 1956
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 5 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
- #1 Song: A Woman In Love - Frankie Laine