What happened on Sunday April 01, 1956?

Here's what happened on April 01, 1956:

• Algerian Conflict Escalates with Deadly Violence Violent clashes in Algeria result in a significant loss of life, with at least 380 people killed. These events highlight the growing tensions during the Algerian War of Independence against French colonial rule.
• Trans World Airlines Flight 400 Crash A Martin 4-0-4 aircraft operated by Trans World Airlines crashes during takeoff from Greater Pittsburgh International Airport in Pennsylvania. The tragic accident results in 22 fatalities out of 36 people on board, including one crew member.
• 10th Tony Awards Honors Broadway Excellence The 10th Annual Tony Awards celebrates outstanding achievements in theater, with 'Diary of Anne Frank' and 'Damn Yankees' emerging as notable winners, highlighting the vibrant Broadway scene of the mid-1950s.
• KPIC TV Channel 4 Launches in Roseburg, Oregon KPIC, a CBS affiliate television station, begins broadcasting in Roseburg, Oregon, expanding media coverage and entertainment options in the region.

Events in 1956

April 01, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 01, 1956

Newspapers from Apr. 01, 1956

April 01, 1956 was a Sunday and it was the 92nd day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 01, 1956 can also be written as 4/1/1956 in the US and as 1/4/1956 in UK and Europe.

April 01, 1956 in April 1956 calendar

Famous people died on April 01, 1956:

• Frank Jay Gould
• Oreste Jacobini
• Pavel Janák

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on April 1st

April 01, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 01, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week March 26th and April 1st.

1. The Platters - The Great Pretender

April 01, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 01, 1956 was The Poor People Of Paris by Winifred Atwell, according to the music chart for the week March 26th and April 1st.

1. Winifred Atwell - The Poor People Of Paris
2. Kay Starr - Rock And Roll Waltz
3. The Dreamweavers - It's Almost Tomorrow
4. The Hilltoppers - Only You
5. Dean Martin - Memories Are Made Of This

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 1st is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 01, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 01, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 01, 1956 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 01, 1956 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on April 01, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 11:48 pm and setting at 10:16 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 26, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Apr 25, 1956.

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Your place in the Universe on April 01, 1956

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Someone born on April 01, 1956 is:

69 years 1 month old,

or 829 months and 4 days old,

or 3605 weeks and 1 day old,

or 25236 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 01, 1956?

There are 331 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 01, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 01, 1956.

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