Famous Birthdays
- Amado Carrillo Fuentes, Mexican drug lord (Juárez Cartel), born in Guamuchilito, Mexico (d. 1997)
- Peter Farrelly, American film director
Famous Deaths
- Eddie Acuff, actor (Guns of Pecos), dies at 48
Died in 1956 1956 Highlights
About December 17, 1956
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 6 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Just Walkin' In The Rain - Johnnie Ray
