Page 10: Historical Events In 1956

Jul 09   The birth of Tom Hanks, American actor on this day in history.   

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   On this day in history boston Red Sox Mel Parnell no-hits Chicago White Sox, 4-0   

Jul 14   Jaroslav Ridky, composer, dies at 58 in the year 1956.   

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

Jul 16   Detroit Tigers & Briggs Stadium sold for then record $5.5 million in the year 1956.   

Jul 16   Karelo-Finnish SSR becomes part of Russian SFSR on this day in history.   

Jul 16   In the year 1956 last Ringling Bros, Barnum & Bailey Circus under a canvas tent   

Jul 18   In the year 1956 erno Gero succeeds Matyas Rákosi as party leader of Hungary   

Jul 18   Willem J A Kerncamp, Dut overseas minister (Islam & Woman), dies at 57 on this day in history.   

Jul 20   France recognizes Tunisia's independence on this day in history.   

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

Jul 20   On this day in history 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.   

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

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

Jul 24   On this day in history brendan Behan's "Quare Fellow," premieres in London   

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

Jul 25   In the year 1956 jordanians attack UN Palestine truce   

Jul 25   ’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 on this day in history.   

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

Jul 26   On this day in history miguel Bernal Jiminez, composer, dies at 46   

Jul 26   President Nasser of Egypt nationalizes the Suez Canal Company on this day in history.   

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

Jul 28   In the year 1956 ludwig Klages, German philosopher/graphologist, dies at 83   

Jul 29   In the year 1956 11th US Women's Open Golf Championship won by Kathy Cornelius   

Jul 29   In the year 1956 jacques Cousteau's Calypso anchors in 7,500 m of water (record)   

Jul 29   In the year 1956 ludwig Klages, German philosopher (Study of Graves), dies at 83   

Jul 30   The phrase "In God We Trust" was adopted as the U.S. national motto in the year 1956.   

Jul 30   US motto "In God We Trust" authorized in the year 1956.   

Jul 31   Laker takes 10-53 in Australia's 2nd innings, 19-90 for match in the year 1956.   

Aug 02   Albert Woolson, last veteran US Union army, dies at 109 in the year 1956.   

Aug 03   Willie Williams of the US sets 100 meter record at 10.1 in the year 1956.   

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Jan 02   In the year 1956 birth of lynda Barry, American cartoonist   

Jan 03   On this day in history birth of mel Gibson, Peekskill NY, actor (Mad Max, Mrs Soffel, Lethal Weapon)   

Jan 03   Willy T. Ribbs, American race car driver was born on this day in history.   

Jan 04   On this day in history birth of ann Magnuson, Charleston WV, actress (Anything But Love, Hunger)   

Jan 04   On this day in history birth of barney Sumner, rock guitarist/vocalist (New Order-Blue Monday)   

Jan 04   In the year 1956 birth of bernard Albrecht, English pop guitarist (Joy Division)   

Jan 04   In the year 1956 birth of nels Cline, American guitarist and composer   

Jan 05   In the year 1956 birth of chen Kenichi, Japanese-born chef   

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

Jan 04   On this day in history alexandr Tikhonovich Grechaninov, composer, dies at 91   

Jan 05   On this day in history jeanne F Bourgeois, French head mistress (Moulin Rouge), dies at 84   

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 on this day in history.   

Jan 12   On this day in history john Raedecker, Dutch sculptor (WW II Monument Amsterdam), dies at 70   

Jan 14   On this day in history siegfried F Nadel, Aust/Brit anthropologist (Nuba), dies at 52   

Jan 21   Sam Langford, Canadian boxer (b. 1883) died in the year 1956.