Deborah Jeane Palfrey

American madam (1956–2008).

Born March 18th, 1956 in North Charleroi.

Died May 1st, 2008 at 52 years old in Tarpon Springs (hanging to death). ^[ref]

Tessa Sanderson

British javelin thrower (born 1956).

Born March 14th, 1956 (age 70 years) in Saint Elizabeth Parish.

Suzy Bogguss

American musician.

Born December 30th, 1956 (age 69 years) in Aledo.

Kirk Thornton

American actor.

Born May 13th, 1956 (age 69 years) in Portland.

Tom Irwin

American actor.

Born June 1st, 1956 (age 69 years) in Peoria.

Marin Alsop

American conductor and violinist (born 1956).

Born October 16th, 1956 (age 69 years) in Manhattan.

Ernie Dingo

Australian actor.

Born July 31st, 1956 (age 69 years) in Western Australia.

Natasha Shneider

Russian musician (1956-2008).

Born May 22nd, 1956 in Riga.

Died July 2nd, 2008 at 52 years old in Los Angeles (cancer). ^[ref]

Jack Sherman

American guitarist (1956-2020).

Born January 18th, 1956 in Miami.

Died August 18th, 2020 at 64 years old in Savannah. ^[ref]

Rabiu Kwankwaso

Nigerian politician.

Born October 21st, 1956 (age 69 years) in Madobi.