Historical Events
Baseball Record
New York Yankees set dubious MLB record, stranding 20 on base; Mickey Mantle hits a 500' plus homer but rival Boston Red Sox win 13-9 at Fenway Park
Famous Birthdays
- Jack Givens, American basketball player
- Marta Kauffman, American television producer (Friends; Grace and Frankie), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Famous Deaths
- Anastasio Somoza García [Tacho], General, dictator and President of Nicaragua (1937-56), assassinated by Roliberto Lopez at 60
- Robert Mills Delaney, American composer, dies at 53
Died in 1956 1956 Highlights
About September 21, 1956
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 7 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Lay Down Your Arms - Anne Shelton
