Page 10: Historical Events In 1956

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

Jul 12   In the year 1956 maurice Lippens, Belgian governor of Congo (1921-23), dies at 80   

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

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

Jul 14   In the year 1956 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   On this day in history beverly Hanson/Kathy Cornelius wins LPGA Hot Springs Golf Invitational   

Jul 16   On this day in history detroit Tigers & Briggs Stadium sold for then record $5.5 million   

Jul 16   On this day in history karelo-Finnish SSR becomes part of Russian SFSR   

Jul 16   Last Ringling Bros, Barnum & Bailey Circus under a canvas tent on this day in history.   

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   Ken Burn, cricketer (Tasmanian rep on 1890 Ashes tour, 2 Tests), dies in the year 1956.   

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   On this day in history cin Red pitcher Brooks Lawrence loses after 13 straight wins   

Jul 23   In the year 1956 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   On this day in history italian liner Andrea Doria sank after colliding with the Stockholm   

Jul 25   Jordanians attack UN Palestine truce in the year 1956.   

Jul 25   In the year 1956 ’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   On this day in history miguel Bernal Jiminez, composer, dies at 46   

Jul 26   President Nasser of Egypt nationalizes the Suez Canal Company in the year 1956.   

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   11th US Women's Open Golf Championship won by Kathy Cornelius in the year 1956.   

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

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

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

Jul 30   On this day in history uS motto "In God We Trust" authorized   

Jul 31   In the year 1956 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 in the year 1956.   

Aug 03   Willie Williams of the US sets 100 meter record at 10.1 on this day in history.   

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Jan 02   Lynda Barry, American cartoonist was born in the year 1956.   

Jan 03   Mel Gibson, Peekskill NY, actor (Mad Max, Mrs Soffel, Lethal Weapon) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 03   Willy T. Ribbs, American race car driver was born in the year 1956.   

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

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 in the year 1956.   

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

Jan 03   On this day in history alexander Tikhonovich Gretshaninov, Russian/US composer, dies at 91   

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   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   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.