1956
Featuring profiles on such famous figures as John Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster, Thomas Hart Benton, Sam Houston, Edmund G. Ross, Lucius Lamar, this book was published in 56.
; Profiles in Courage, John F. Kennedy
This movie featuring a staff wielding Charlton Heston premiered on Oct. 5, 1956
The Ten Commandments
In 1963, President John F. Kennedy signed into law the this act, aimed at eliminating wage disparities based on gender.
Equal Pay Act of 1963
Famous for a 1991 film featuring her driving off a cliff with her costar in the final scene, this actress also turned 65 this year.
Geena Davis
This state with a population density of 1,210 to 1 sq mile has the highest density population in the US.
For the first time in 56, 1 in 3 high school graduates was doing this after graduation.
Going to college
Famous for showcasing The Beatles for the first time in the US, this show was #2 in ratings in 56.
The Ed Sullivan Show
In 1967, ________days of war in the Mideast involving Israel, Syria, Egypt, Jordan and Iraq ended as Israel and Syria accepted a United Nations-mediated cease-fire.
Six
This actor portrayed a chemistry teacher turned drug king pin, and became Medicare eligible this year.
Bryan Cranston
The eastern shoreline of the US has this many states
14
Famous for his abstract expressionism, this artist died on August 11, 1956.
Jackson Pollock
This was the number one show in 1956
I Love Lucy
In 1978, this hoarse, ridden by Steve Cauthen, won the 110th Belmont Stakes to claim horse racing's 11th Triple Crown. (Alydar was second while Darby Creek Road came in third in a five-horse field.)
Affirmed
This 65 year old began playing sax at the age of 10 and holds a Guinness World Record for longest note ever played on a saxophone (45 minutes and 47 seconds).
Kenny G
The first location on this iconic breakfast spot was founded in Quincy, Massachusetts, about 11 miles from Boston in 1950.
Dunkin Donuts
Thirty-one year old boxer retires from the sport during April as the only champion with a perfect record, having won all 49 of his professional career match-ups.
Rocky Marciano
In January , iconic Rock 'n' Roll performer Elvis Presley released his first pop single _________
Heartbreak Hotel
In 2002, this organized crime figure died at a prison hospital in Springfield, Mo., at age 61.
John Gotti
Known as "Joe Cool" and "The Comeback Kid" this professional athlete turned 65 one day after Beth!
Joe Montana
Born April 18, 1963, this American television host, comedian, actor, writer, podcaster, and producer is from Brookline, Mass.
Conan O'Brien
In 54, this actress marries Prince Rainier of Monaco and becomes Princess Grace of Monaco.
Grace Kelly
This half-hour serial airing on CBS was the first of its kind.
"As the World Turns"
Birthday Bonus
You just get the points
This Big Hollywood star has been Sleepless from answering fan Mail since recovering from Covid in early 2020.
Tom Hanks
A solitary red seat (Section 42, Row 37, Seat 21) in the bleachers of Fenway Park marks the spot where this major leaguer hit a 502-foot home run on June 9, 1946, which is, to this date, still the longest home run in Fenway Park history.
Ted Williams