Kari Eloranta

Finnish former ice hockey player.

Born February 29th, 1956 (age 69 years) in Lahti.

Jorge Olaechea

Peruvian footballer.

Born August 27th, 1956 (age 68 years) in Ica.

Gert Frank

Danish cyclist and olympic medalist (1956-2019).

Born March 15th, 1956 in Hobro.

Died January 19th, 2019 at 62 years old (myocardial infarction). ^[ref]

Brigitte Kraus

German middle distance runner.

Born August 12th, 1956 (age 69 years) in Bensberg.

Frank Baum

East german footballer.

Born March 30th, 1956 (age 69 years) in Zwenkau.

Marie Hermanson

Swedish journalist and writer.

Born May 9th, 1956 (age 69 years) in Gothenburg.

Frank-Michael Wahl

German handball player.

Born August 24th, 1956 (age 68 years) in Rostock.

Hisashi Kato

Japanese association football player.

Born April 24th, 1956 (age 69 years) in Rifu.

Michael Musyoki

Athletics competitor.

Born May 28th, 1956 (age 69 years) in Kenya.

Pak Yong-sun

North korean female table tennis player (1957–1988).

Born August 22nd, 1956 in Sakchu County.

Died July 14th, 1987 at 30 years old (disease).