What happened on Saturday May 05, 1956?

Here's what happened on May 05, 1956:

• Jim Bailey Sets Mile Record Jim Bailey from the United States sets a remarkable mile record with a time of 3:58.6 in Los Angeles, California, marking a significant moment in athletic achievement.
• First World Judo Championships The inaugural World Championships of Judo are held in Tokyo, Japan, marking a pivotal moment in the international recognition and standardization of the martial art.
• 82nd Kentucky Derby Won by Needles David Erb rides Needles to victory in the 82nd Kentucky Derby, completing the race in an impressive time of 2:03.4, adding another chapter to the prestigious horse racing event's history.
• Manchester City Wins FA Cup Manchester City F.C. triumphs over Birmingham City F.C. with a decisive 3-1 victory in the English FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium, securing a memorable trophy.
• Maritime Collision in English Channel A significant maritime incident occurs when the Norwegian cargo ship Erling Borthen collides with the Liberian-registered SS Santa Rosa in the English Channel, causing substantial damage to both vessels.
• Broekster Boys Soccer Team Established The Broekster Boys soccer team is formed in Damwoude, Netherlands, marking the beginning of a local sporting organization.

Events in 1956

May 05, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 05, 1956

Newspapers from May. 05, 1956

May 05, 1956 was a Saturday and it was the 126th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 05, 1956 can also be written as 5/5/1956 in the US and as 5/5/1956 in UK and Europe.

May 05, 1956 in May 1956 calendar

Famous people born on May 05, 1956:

• Kamagurka

  Multitalented Belgian artist known for his diverse creative work across cartooning, comedy, painting, and performance arts.

• Gulshan Kumar
• Linda Laura Sabbadini
• Guia Jelo

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on May 5th

Famous people died on May 05, 1956:

• Miklós Nyiszli

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on May 5th

May 05, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 05, 1956 was No Other Love by Ronnie Hilton, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

1. Ronnie Hilton - No Other Love
2. Winifred Atwell - The Poor People Of Paris
3. Teresa Brewer - A Tear Fell
4. Kay Starr - Rock And Roll Waltz
5. Lonnie Donegan - Lost John / Stewball

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 5th is Taurus.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

Discover the personality of May born.

Unlock the Mysteries of May 05, 1956! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

May 05, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 05, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Monkey personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on May 05, 1956 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 05, 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 May 05, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 02:49 am and setting at 03:58 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 25, 1956 while the next full moon would come on May 24, 1956.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in May 1956

Your place in the Universe on May 05, 1956

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on May 05, 1956 is:

69 years and 18 days old,

or 828 months and 18 days old,

or 3602 weeks and 6 days old,

or 25220 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 05, 1956?

There are 347 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 5th 2026.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 05, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 05, 1956.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.