Famous Birthdays
- George Howard, American smooth jazz saxophonist (Dream Ride), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 1998)
- Jaki Graham, British R&B singer-songwriter ("Could It Be I'm Falling In Love"), born in Birmingham, England
- Maggie Reilly, Scottish folk singer, born in Moodiesburn, Scotland
- Ned Rothenberg, composer and multi-instrumentalist, born in Boston, Massachusetts
- Tawny Little (née Godin), American beauy queen (Miss American, 1976), news anchor, and actress, born in Portland, Maine
Famous Deaths
- Henry Clough-Leiter, American composer, dies at 82
Died in 1956 1956 Highlights
About September 15, 1956
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 9 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Lay Down Your Arms - Anne Shelton