John Lee Hancock

American film director, writer and producer.

Born December 15th, 1956 (age 68 years) in Longview.

Mitch Vogel

American former child actor.

Born January 17th, 1956 (age 69 years) in Alhambra.

Paul Cook

British drummer (born 1956).

Born July 20th, 1956 (age 68 years) in Hammersmith.

Almazbek Atambayev

President of kyrgyzstan, 2011-2017.

Born September 17th, 1956 (age 68 years) in Arashan.

Matt Craven

Canadian actor.

Born November 10th, 1956 (age 68 years) in Port Colborne.

Edgar Lungu

President of zambia from 2015 to 2021 (1956–2025).

Born November 11th, 1956 in Ndola.

Died June 5th, 2025 at 68 years old in Pretoria. ^[ref]

Roger Michell

South african theatre, television and film director.

Born June 5th, 1956 in Pretoria.

Died September 22nd, 2021 at 65 years old ^[ref]

Liam Brady

Irish footballer and manager.

Born February 13th, 1956 (age 69 years) in Dublin.

Michael Cooper

American basketball coach and player.

Born April 15th, 1956 (age 69 years) in Los Angeles. ^[ref]

Alina Fernández

Cuban political critic.

Born March 19th, 1956 (age 69 years) in Havana.