What Happened on October 10, 1956

Historical Events

"Giant", directed by George Stevens, starring Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, and James Dean in his last role, premieres in NYC

Baseball World Series: Behind Yogi Berra's 2 HRs, NY Yankees beat Brooklyn Dodgers, 9-0 in Game 7 at Ebbets Field; MVP: Yankees pitcher Don Larsen

Fazal Mahmood takes 13-114 for match v Australia in Karachi

Amanda Burton, Northern Irish actress (Silent Witness; The Commander), born in Derry, Northern Ireland
Fiona Fullerton, British actress (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland; A View to a Kill), born in Kaduna, Nigeria
Mark Gordon, American film producer (Saving Private Ryan), born in Newport News, Virginia

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 6 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes

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