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

Jul 13   WCBI TV channel 4 in Columbus, MS (CBS) begins broadcasting on this day in history.   

Jul 14   On this day in history 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   Detroit Tigers & Briggs Stadium sold for then record $5.5 million on this day in history.   

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 in the year 1956.   

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 in the year 1956.   

Jul 20   In the year 1956 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 in the year 1956.   

Jul 21   On this day in history cin Red pitcher Brooks Lawrence loses after 13 straight wins   

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   On this day in history italian liner Andrea Doria sank after colliding with the Stockholm   

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

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   On this day in history egypt seizes Suez Canal (soon Britian and France along with Isreal show up)   

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

Jul 28   On this day in history 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   On this day in history 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 on this day in history.   

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 on this day in history.   

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

Aug 03   In the year 1956 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   Willy T. Ribbs, American race car driver was born on this day in history.   

Jan 04   Ann Magnuson, Charleston WV, actress (Anything But Love, Hunger) was born in the year 1956.   

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

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   In the year 1956 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   On this day in history alexandr Tikhonovich Grechaninov, composer, dies at 91   

Jan 05   Jeanne F Bourgeois, French head mistress (Moulin Rouge), dies at 84 in the year 1956.   

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

Jan 10   In the year 1956 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)