What happened on Friday February 03, 1956?

Here's what happened on February 03, 1956:

• Autherine Lucy Breaks Racial Barrier at University of Alabama Autherine J. Lucy becomes the first African American student admitted to the University of Alabama, marking a significant moment in the Civil Rights Movement. However, she was suspended just four days later following a violent riot, highlighting the intense racial tensions of the era.
• Death of Émile Borel, French Mathematician and Resistance Fighter Émile Borel, a prominent French mathematician, politician, statesman, and resistance fighter, passed away. Known for his significant contributions to probability theory and game theory, Borel was a key intellectual figure in 20th-century France who also played a crucial role in the French Resistance during World War II.
• Toni Sailor Makes Olympic History in Alpine Skiing Toni Sailor becomes the first Olympic skier to achieve a remarkable feat by sweeping all three alpine skiing events, demonstrating exceptional skill and versatility in the winter sports competition.
• Sonny Ramadhin's Cricket Performance West Indies cricket player Sonny Ramadhin delivers an outstanding performance, taking 6 wickets against New Zealand in the first innings of the first Test Match of their tour in Dunedin, showcasing his bowling prowess.
• Panamanian Cargo Ship Rosalind Sinks The Panamanian cargo ship Rosalind sinks approximately 120 nautical miles (220 km) south of Crete. Fortunately, all crew members were successfully rescued by the Italian ship San Carlo, preventing any loss of life.
• Norwegian Cargo Ship Dovrefjell Runs Aground The Norwegian cargo ship Dovrefjell runs aground on the Pentland Skerries, located in the Orkney Islands, Scotland. In a successful rescue operation, all 41 crew members were saved by Royal Air Force and Royal Navy helicopters.

Events in 1956

February 03, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 03, 1956

Newspapers from Feb. 03, 1956

February 03, 1956 was a Friday and it was the 34th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 03, 1956 can also be written as 2/3/1956 in the US and as 3/2/1956 in UK and Europe.

February 03, 1956 in February 1956 calendar

Famous people born on February 03, 1956:

• Nathan Lane

  Nathan Lane is a renowned American actor and comedian, famous for his Broadway performances and Hollywood roles.

• Lee Ranaldo

  Lee Ranaldo is an influential American guitarist and founding member of the iconic alternative rock band Sonic Youth.

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on February 3rd

Famous people died on February 03, 1956:

• Émile Borel

  French politician and mathematician (d. 1956).

• Johnny Claes
• Guglielmo Fornagiari
• Pier Silverio Leicht
• Robert Yerkes

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on February 3rd

February 03, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 03, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

1. The Platters - The Great Pretender
2. Eddie Fisher - Dungaree Doll

February 03, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 03, 1956 was Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

1. Tennessee Ernie Ford - Sixteen Tons
2. Dean Martin - Memories Are Made Of This
3. Frank Sinatra - (Love Is) The Tender Trap
4. Lou Busch - Zambesi
5. Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 3rd is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 03, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 03, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 03, 1956 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 03, 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 February 03, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 12:28 am and setting at 11:16 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 27, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Feb 26, 1956.

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Your place in the Universe on February 03, 1956

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Someone born on February 03, 1956 is:

69 years 3 months old,

or 831 months and 2 days old,

or 3613 weeks and 3 days old,

or 25294 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 03, 1956?

There are 274 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 3rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 03, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 03, 1956.

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