What happened on Friday March 02, 1956?

Here's what happened on March 02, 1956:

• Morocco Gains Independence from France On March 2, 1956, Morocco officially gained its independence from the French protectorate, transforming into the sovereign 'Kingdom of Morocco'. This momentous event marked the end of French colonial rule and the beginning of Morocco's self-governance, following years of nationalist struggle and diplomatic negotiations.
• British Deport Archbishop Makarios from Cyprus On March 2, 1956, the British colonial authorities deported Archbishop Makarios III from Cyprus to the Seychelles. This action was part of the ongoing tensions surrounding the Cypriot independence movement, with Makarios being a key political and religious leader advocating for the island's liberation from British rule.
• Soviet Suppression of Georgian Demonstrations On March 2, 1956, Soviet Armed Forces violently suppressed mass demonstrations in the Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic. These protests were a reaction to Nikita Khrushchev's de-Stalinization policy, reflecting the complex political tensions and resistance within the Soviet Union following Stalin's death.

Events in 1956

March 02, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 02, 1956

Newspapers from Mar. 02, 1956

March 02, 1956 was a Friday and it was the 62nd day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 02, 1956 can also be written as 3/2/1956 in the US and as 2/3/1956 in UK and Europe.

March 02, 1956 in March 1956 calendar

Famous people born on March 02, 1956:

• John Cowsill

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• Eduardo Rodríguez
• Mark Evans (musician)
• Carlo Mazzacurati
• Orio Palmer
• Arjen Lenstra

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on March 2nd

Famous people died on March 02, 1956:

• Vincenzo Mazzacane
• Eugenio Zolli

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on March 2nd

March 02, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 02, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 4th.

1. The Platters - The Great Pretender

March 02, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 02, 1956 was It's Almost Tomorrow by The Dreamweavers, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 4th.

1. The Dreamweavers - It's Almost Tomorrow
2. Dean Martin - Memories Are Made Of This
3. Kay Starr - Rock And Roll Waltz
4. Lou Busch - Zambesi
5. The Hilltoppers - Only You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 2nd is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 02, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 02, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 02, 1956 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 02, 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 March 02, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 11:14 pm and setting at 09:55 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 02, 1956

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Someone born on March 02, 1956 is:

69 years 1 month old,

or 829 months and 21 days old,

or 3607 weeks and 5 days old,

or 25254 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 02, 1956?

There are 313 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 2nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 02, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 02, 1956.

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