Famous Birthdays
- Bill Ritter, American politician (41st Governor of Colorado), born in Denver, Colorado
Famous Deaths
- Felix Borowski, British-American composer, educator (Chicago Musical College, 1896-1925), and musicologist (Chicago Symphony, 1908-56), dies at 84
- Michael Ventris, English architect who deciphered Linear B, dies in a car accident at 34
Died in 1956 1956 Highlights
About September 6, 1956
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 7 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Whatever Will Be Will Be - Doris Day
