1956

1955 was a leap year starting on Sunday. It was preceded by 1955 and succeeded by 1957.

Events

 * The Carona C8 is first built
 * The Cape Cross Cardinals are founded

Births

 * 21 October: Marianne de Scheper, mayor of Drenthe
 * 14 November: Gabriel Styler, General of the Royal Guard
 * Prince Hendrik prince
 * Eric Craig, singer-songwriter

Deaths

 * 2 March: Willem Darnant, former president