Historical Events In 1956

Jul 09   In the year 1956 the birth of Tom Hanks, American actor  

Jul 12   Maurice Lippens, Belgian governor of Congo (1921-23), dies at 80 on this day in history.  

Jul 13   On this day in history vladimir Grigor'yevich Zakharov, composer, dies at 54  

Jul 13   WCBI TV channel 4 in Columbus, MS (CBS) begins broadcasting in the year 1956.  

Jul 14   In the year 1956 boston Red Sox Mel Parnell no-hits Chicago White Sox, 4-0  

Jul 14   On this day in history jaroslav Ridky, composer, dies at 58  

Jul 15   In the year 1956 beverly Hanson/Kathy Cornelius wins LPGA Hot Springs Golf Invitational  

Jul 16   In the year 1956 detroit Tigers & Briggs Stadium sold for then record $5.5 million  

Jul 16   In the year 1956 karelo-Finnish SSR becomes part of Russian SFSR  

Jul 16   On this day in history last Ringling Bros, Barnum & Bailey Circus under a canvas tent  

Jul 18   On this day in history erno Gero succeeds Matyas Rákosi as party leader of Hungary  

Jul 18   In the year 1956 willem J A Kerncamp, Dut overseas minister (Islam & Woman), dies at 57  

Jul 20   On this day in history france recognizes Tunisia's independence  

Jul 20   Ken Burn, cricketer (Tasmanian rep on 1890 Ashes tour, 2 Tests), dies on this day in history.  

Jul 20   USS Thetis Bay (CVHA 1), first helicopter assault carrier, was commissioned at San Francisco, Formerly CVE 90, Thetis Bay was converted to operate helicopters and to accommodate 1,000 Marine combat troops to be flown ashore in the vertical development tactics of amphibious assault on this day in history.  

Jul 21   Cin Red pitcher Brooks Lawrence loses after 13 straight wins in the year 1956.  

Jul 23   Bell X-2 rocket plane sets world aircraft speed record of 3,050 kph on this day in history.  

Jul 24   Brendan Behan's "Quare Fellow," premieres in London on this day in history.  

Jul 25   Italian liner Andrea Doria sank after colliding with the Stockholm in the year 1956.  

Jul 25   On this day in history jordanians attack UN Palestine truce  

Jul 25   On this day in history ’One hour before midnight on July 25, 1956, the Swedish ocean liner Stockholm collided with the Italian liner Andrea Doria off the coast of Nantucket,later the Andrea Doria sank  

Jul 26   Egypt seizes Suez Canal (soon Britian and France along with Isreal show up) in the year 1956.  

Jul 26   In the year 1956 miguel Bernal Jiminez, composer, dies at 46  

Jul 26   On this day in history president Nasser of Egypt nationalizes the Suez Canal Company  

Jul 27   J M M Commaille, cricketer (12 Tests for S Africa 1910-28), dies on this day in history.  

Jul 28   Ludwig Klages, German philosopher/graphologist, dies at 83 on this day in history.  

Jul 29   On this day in history 11th US Women's Open Golf Championship won by Kathy Cornelius  

Jul 29   Jacques Cousteau's Calypso anchors in 7,500 m of water (record) on this day in history.  

Jul 29   On this day in history ludwig Klages, German philosopher (Study of Graves), dies at 83  

Jul 30   On this day in history the phrase "In God We Trust" was adopted as the U.S. national motto.  

Jul 30   In the year 1956 uS motto "In God We Trust" authorized  

Jul 31   On this day in history laker takes 10-53 in Australia's 2nd innings, 19-90 for match  

Aug 02   Albert Woolson, last veteran US Union army, dies at 109 on this day in history.  

Aug 03   On this day in history willie Williams of the US sets 100 meter record at 10.1  

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Jan 02   On this day in history birth of lynda Barry, American cartoonist  

Jan 03   Mel Gibson, Peekskill NY, actor (Mad Max, Mrs Soffel, Lethal Weapon) was born in the year 1956.  

Jan 03   On this day in history birth of willy T. Ribbs, American race car driver  

Jan 04   Ann Magnuson, Charleston WV, actress (Anything But Love, Hunger) was born on this day in history.  

Jan 04   Barney Sumner, rock guitarist/vocalist (New Order-Blue Monday) was born on this day in history.  

Jan 04   Bernard Albrecht, English pop guitarist (Joy Division) was born in the year 1956.  

Jan 04   Nels Cline, American guitarist and composer was born on this day in history.  

Jan 05   Chen Kenichi, Japanese-born chef was born on this day in history.  

Jan 03   Alexander Tikhonovich Gretshaninov, Russian/US composer, dies at 91 in the year 1956.  

Jan 04   Alexandr Tikhonovich Grechaninov, composer, dies at 91 in the year 1956.  

Jan 05   Jeanne F Bourgeois, French head mistress (Moulin Rouge), dies at 84 on this day in history.  

Jan 08   Jim Elliot, American Christian missionary (b. 1928) died on this day in history.  

Jan 10   Henricus P Bremmer, Dutch art historian (Beeldende Kunst), dies at 84 in the year 1956.  

Jan 12   John Raedecker, Dutch sculptor (WW II Monument Amsterdam), dies at 70 in the year 1956.  

Jan 14   Siegfried F Nadel, Aust/Brit anthropologist (Nuba), dies at 52 in the year 1956.  

Jan 21   Sam Langford, Canadian boxer (b. 1883) died on this day in history.