Historical Events
- Black students enter Clay elementary school in Kentucky
- Television is first broadcast in Australia
- Yanks clinch pennant #22 on Mantle's 50th homer of year
Famous Birthdays
- Brian Andreas, American writer, sculptor, painter and publisher
- Thad Bosley. American major league baseball player, born in Oceanside, California
1956 Highlights
About September 17, 1956
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 6 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Lay Down Your Arms - Anne Shelton