What happened on Wednesday July 04, 1956?

Here's what happened on July 04, 1956:

• U-2 Spy Plane First Reconnaissance Mission The United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) conducted the first reconnaissance flight of the U-2 spy plane over the Soviet Union, launching from Wiesbaden, West Germany. This mission marked a significant escalation in Cold War aerial intelligence gathering.
• Independence National Historical Park Established The Independence National Historical Park was established in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, preserving critical sites related to the founding of the United States, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.
• Hurricane Anna Forms in Gulf of Mexico Hurricane Anna developed in the Gulf of Mexico, causing damage in Florida and Alabama over the course of a week. Notably, the hurricane did not result in any fatalities, which was fortunate given its potential for destruction.
• Record-Breaking Rainfall in Maryland Unionville, Maryland experienced the most intense recorded rainfall in US history, with an extraordinary 1.23 inches of precipitation falling in just one minute, setting a remarkable meteorological record.

Events in 1956

July 04, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 04, 1956

Newspapers from Jul. 04, 1956

July 04, 1956 was a Wednesday and it was the 186th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 04, 1956 can also be written as 7/4/1956 in the US and as 4/7/1956 in UK and Europe.

July 04, 1956 in July 1956 calendar

Famous people born on July 04, 1956:

• Patrick Bloche

  French politician serving in the National Assembly as a member of the Socialist Party, representing the SRC parliamentary group.

• Eric Neuhoff

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on July 4th

July 04, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 04, 1956 was Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates, according to the music chart for the week July 2nd and July 8th.

1. George Cates - Moonglow And Theme From Picnic

July 04, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 04, 1956 was I'll Be Home by Pat Boone, according to the music chart for the week July 2nd and July 8th.

1. Pat Boone - I'll Be Home
2. Teenagers featuring Frankie Lymon - Why Do Fools Fall In Love
3. Elvis Presley - Heartbreak Hotel
4. Various Artists - All Star Hit Parade (EP)
5. The Goons - I'm Walking Backwards For Christmas / Bluebottle Blues

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 4th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 04, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 04, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 04, 1956 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 04, 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 July 04, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 01:58 am and setting at 06:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 23, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Jul 22, 1956.

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Your place in the Universe on July 04, 1956

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Someone born on July 04, 1956 is:

68 years 9 months old,

or 825 months and 19 days old,

or 3590 weeks

or 25130 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 04, 1956?

There are 72 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 4th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 04, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 04, 1956.

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