Famous Birthdays
- Brian Sutter, Canadian NHL left wing, 1976-88 (St. Louis Blues), and coach, 1988-2004 (St. Louis Blues, Boston Bruins, and 2 other teams), born in Viking, Alberta
- James Van Patten, American actor (Bo-Chisholms), born in Brooklyn, New York
Famous Deaths
Clarence Birdseye (1886-1956)
American inventor and founder of the modern frozen food industry (Birdseye), dies of a heart attack at 69
Died in 1956 1956 Highlights
About October 7, 1956
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 6 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Lay Down Your Arms - Anne Shelton
