Historical Events
- Bell X-2 sets Unofficial manned aircraft altitude record 126,000'+
Famous Birthdays
- Byron Stevenson, British footballer (Leeds United), born in Llanelli, Wales (d. 2007)
- Diane Warren, American songwriter ("Music of My Heart"; "If I Could Turn Back Time"), born in Van Nuys, California
- Michael Feinstein, American jazz pianist, singer and Gershwin-ophile ("Isn't It Romantic"), born in Columbus, Ohio
Famous Deaths
- C. B. Fry, English cricket batsman (26 Tests, 2 x 100s; Sussex, Hampshire), dies at 84
1956 Highlights
About September 7, 1956
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 7 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Whatever Will Be Will Be - Doris Day
