Paul Leo Molitor, nicknamed "Molly" and "the Ignitor", is an American former professional baseball player and manager. During his 21-year playing career in Major League Baseball (MLB), he played for the Milwaukee Brewers (1978–1992), Toronto Blue Jays (1993–1995), and Minnesota Twins (1996–1998). He was known for his exceptional hitting and speed. He made seven All-Star Game appearances, and was the World Series Most Valuable Player in 1993. Molitor ranks tenth on the all-time MLB career hits list with 3,319. He is one of only five players in history with 3,000+ hits, a lifetime .300+ batting average, and 500+ career stolen bases.

1956Peter Taylor, Australian cricketer^[†]

Peter Laurence Taylor is a former Australian cricketer who played in 13 Test matches and 83 One Day Internationals between 1987 and 1992. He became a Test match selector for Australia in the late 1990s. Taylor was a part of the Australian team that won their first world title during the 1987 Cricket World Cup.

Historical Context for August 22, 1956

In 1956, the world population was approximately 2,795,409,994 people^[†]

Headlines from August 22, 1956

Eisenhower Goaded Into Fighting Mood; PRESIDENT FOUND IN FIGHTING MOOD 'New Republicanism' Theme

PEIPING RETAINING SOME CAPITALISM; Private Businesses Operate in Partnership With State --But End Is Expected PEIPING RETAINS SOME CAPITALISM Vanishing Point Near Change in Agriculture

Lehman Won't Run Again; Urges Wagner for Senate; Lehman Decides He Will Not Run Again and Cites His Personal Considerations SENATOR BACKING MAYOR FOR SEAT He Withdraws as Candidate 'With Heavy Heart,' but Pledges to Campaign Wife at His Side

HOOVER STRESSES FIGHT FOR LIBERTY; He Appeals for 'Declaration of Principle'--Martin Asks Drive to Win Congress HOOVER STRESSES FIGHT FOR LIBERTY

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Historical Context for August 22, 1956