What happened on Monday November 05, 1956?

Here's what happened on November 05, 1956:

• Suez Crisis: British and French Military Intervention in Egypt British and French paratroopers launched a military operation in Egypt, landing in strategic locations as part of the escalating Suez Crisis. This intervention followed a week-long bombing campaign and marked a significant moment of international tension during the Cold War era.
• Israel Captures Sharm-el-Sheikh Israeli forces successfully liberated Sharm-el-Sheikh, a strategic location that allowed them to reopen the Gulf of Aqaba, significantly impacting regional maritime access and geopolitical dynamics.
• Death of Jazz Pianist Art Tatum Renowned African American jazz pianist Art Tatum passed away in Los Angeles at the age of 46, leaving behind a profound legacy in jazz music and influencing generations of musicians with his extraordinary technical skill and innovative style.
• Pope Pius XII Publishes Encyclical Pope Pius XII issued the encyclical 'Datis nuperrime', contributing to the Catholic Church's theological and social discourse during the mid-20th century.
• Dutch Communist Party Office Seized The Felix Meritis office of the Dutch Communist Party was seized, reflecting the political tensions and ideological conflicts of the Cold War period in the Netherlands.

Events in 1956

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

Magazines from Nov. 05, 1956

Newspapers from Nov. 05, 1956

November 05, 1956 was a Monday and it was the 310th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 05, 1956 can also be written as 11/5/1956 in the US and as 5/11/1956 in UK and Europe.

November 05, 1956 in November 1956 calendar

Famous people born on November 05, 1956:

• Mike Score

  Lead guitarist of the new wave band A Flock of Seagulls, known for their iconic 1980s sound and hit song 'I Ran'.

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on November 5th

Famous people died on November 05, 1956:

• Art Tatum

  Art Tatum was a legendary jazz pianist renowned for his extraordinary technical skill and innovative improvisational style.

• Maria Filotti
• Jules-Géraud Saliège

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on November 5th

November 05, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 05, 1956 was The Green Door by Jim Lowe, according to the music chart for the week November 5th and November 11th.

1. Jim Lowe - The Green Door
2. Fats Domino - Blueberry Hill

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 05, 1956 was A Woman In Love by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week November 5th and November 11th.

1. Frankie Laine - A Woman In Love
2. Johnnie Ray - Just Walkin' In The Rain
3. Elvis Presley - Hound Dog
4. Jimmy Young - More
5. The Platters - My Prayer

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 5th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 05, 1956 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 05, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 09:21 am and setting at 07:59 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 19, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Nov 18, 1956.

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Your place in the Universe on November 05, 1956

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Someone born on November 05, 1956 is:

68 years 6 months old,

or 822 months and 19 days old,

or 3576 weeks and 5 days old,

or 25037 days old,

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

There are 166 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday November 5th 2025.

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

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

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