December 19th (1956) was a Wednesday. It's the 353rd day of the year (354th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 12 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 19th December, 1956
» Irish-born physician John Bodkin Adams is arrested in connection with the suspicious deaths of more than 160 patients. Eventually he is convicted only of minor charges.
Famous Birthdays on December 19 in 1956
» Tom Lawless, American baseball player and manager
» Shane McEntee, Irish farmer and politician (d. 2012)