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   Vladimir Grigor'yevich Zakharov, composer, dies at 54 in the year 1956.   

Jul 13   On this day in history wCBI TV channel 4 in Columbus, MS (CBS) begins broadcasting   

Jul 14   Boston Red Sox Mel Parnell no-hits Chicago White Sox, 4-0 on this day in history.   

Jul 14   In the year 1956 jaroslav Ridky, composer, dies at 58   

Jul 15   Beverly Hanson/Kathy Cornelius wins LPGA Hot Springs Golf Invitational on this day in history.   

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   Erno Gero succeeds Matyas Rákosi as party leader of Hungary in the year 1956.   

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

Jul 20   In the year 1956 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   In the year 1956 cin Red pitcher Brooks Lawrence loses after 13 straight wins   

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 in the year 1956.   

Jul 25   Italian liner Andrea Doria sank after colliding with the Stockholm on this day in history.   

Jul 25   Jordanians attack UN Palestine truce on this day in history.   

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) on this day in history.   

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

Jul 26   In the year 1956 president Nasser of Egypt nationalizes the Suez Canal Company   

Jul 27   J M M Commaille, cricketer (12 Tests for S Africa 1910-28), dies in the year 1956.   

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   Jacques Cousteau's Calypso anchors in 7,500 m of water (record) in the year 1956.   

Jul 29   Ludwig Klages, German philosopher (Study of Graves), dies at 83 in the year 1956.   

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

Jul 30   US motto "In God We Trust" authorized on this day in history.   

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

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

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   In the year 1956 birth of lynda Barry, American cartoonist   

Jan 03   In the year 1956 birth of mel Gibson, Peekskill NY, actor (Mad Max, Mrs Soffel, Lethal Weapon)   

Jan 03   In the year 1956 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   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   Nels Cline, American guitarist and composer was born on this day in history.   

Jan 05   On this day in history birth of chen Kenichi, Japanese-born chef   

Jan 03   Alexander Tikhonovich Gretshaninov, Russian/US composer, dies at 91 on this day in history.   

Jan 04   Alexandr Tikhonovich Grechaninov, composer, dies at 91 on this day in history.   

Jan 05   In the year 1956 jeanne F Bourgeois, French head mistress (Moulin Rouge), dies at 84   

Jan 08   On this day in history death of jim Elliot, American Christian missionary (b. 1928)   

Jan 10   On this day in history henricus P Bremmer, Dutch art historian (Beeldende Kunst), dies at 84   

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

Jan 14   Siegfried F Nadel, Aust/Brit anthropologist (Nuba), dies at 52 on this day in history.   

Jan 21   In the year 1956 death of sam Langford, Canadian boxer (b. 1883)