Historical Events
"Comedy in Music"
Victor Borge's one-man show "Comedy in Music" closes at John Golden Theatre, NYC; runs for 849 performances, a Guinness world record
Famous Birthdays
- Bob Brill, American drummer (Berlin - "You Take My Breath Away"), born in New York City
- Forrest Gander, American poet (Be With - 2019 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry), born in Barstow, California
- Geena Davis, American actress (Beetlejuice, Fly), born in Wareham, Massachusetts
- Robby Benson, American actor (One on One, Running Brave, Chosen), born in Dallas, Texas
Famous Deaths
- Sam Langford, Canadian boxer (World Coloured Heavyweight Champion x 5 1910-18), dies at 72
Died in 1956 1956 Highlights
About January 21, 1956
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 2 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Sixteen Tons - Tennessee Ernie Ford
