Historical Events In 1956
Thursday, 28 March 2024
Nov 13 In the year 1956 supreme Court strikes down segregation of races on public buses
Nov 14 Hungarian revolt put down on this day in history.
Nov 15 In the year 1956 "Li'l Abner" opens at St James Theater NYC for 693 performances
Nov 17 Syracuse fullback Jim Brown, scores NCAA record of 43 pts (vs Colgate) in the year 1956.
Nov 18 Morocco gains independence in the year 1956.
Nov 19 In the year 1956 francis L Sullivan, actor (Joan of Arc, Winslow Boy), dies at 53
Nov 21 In the year 1956 don Newcombe, wins NL MVP & 1st-ever Cy Young Award
Nov 22 16th modern Olympic games opens in Melbourne in the year 1956.
Nov 22 Vincent (Moro-)Giafferi, French criminal (Caillaux/Landru), dies on this day in history.
Nov 23 Jeanne Cappe, Belgian author (Tres Grand Cardinal), dies at about 61 on this day in history.
Nov 24 On this day in history "Pajama Game" closes at St James Theater NYC after 1063 performances
Nov 26 "The Price Is Right" debuts on NBC in the year 1956.
Nov 26 On this day in history tommy Dorsey, big bandleader, dies at 51
Nov 27 On this day in history f Goodrich & A Hackett's "Diary of Anne Frank," premieres in Neth
Nov 28 Photography begins on "... & God Created Women" on this day in history.
Nov 29 "Bells Are Ringing" opens at Shubert Theater NYC for 925 performances on this day in history.
Nov 30 In the year 1956 1st use of videotape on TV (Douglas Edwards & the News)
Dec 02 On this day in history fidel Castro lands with "Granma" on coast of Cuba
Dec 03 In the year 1956 england & France pull troops out of Egypt
Dec 03 In the year 1956 wilt Chamberlain's first collegiate basketball game (scores 52)
Dec 04 In the year 1956 22nd Heisman Trophy Award: Paul Hornung, Notre Dame (QB)
Dec 04 Paul Hornung wins the Heisman Trophy in the year 1956.
Dec 05 On this day in history thornton Wilder's "Matchmaker," premieres in NYC
Dec 06 On this day in history "Happy Hunting" opens at Majestic Theater NYC for 413 performances
Dec 06 On this day in history nelson Mandela and 156 others arrested for political activities in S Africa
Dec 07 In the year 1956 helen O'Connell joins the Today Show panel
Dec 07 In the year 1956 helen O'Connell joins Today Show panel
Dec 08 On this day in history 16th Olympic games close at Melbourne, Australia
Dec 08 Edgar Leslie Bainton, composer, dies at 76 in the year 1956.
Dec 09 In the year 1956 hans Barth, composer, dies at 59
Dec 11 Anti-Russian demonstrates in Stettin & Wroclaw Poland in the year 1956.
Dec 12 In the year 1956 commencement of the Irish Republican Army's Border Campaign.
Dec 12 On this day in history lorenzo Perosi, composer, dies at 83
Dec 13 Dodgers trade Jackie Robinson to Giants for pitcher Dick Littlefield & $35,000 Robinson retires in the year 1956.
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