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About June 11th, 1956, in brief:
- Historical events: The Gal Oya riots erupted in Sri Lanka's Eastern Province, representing the first reported ethnic violence targeting minority Sri Lankan Tamils. These riots resulted in approximately 150 deaths and marked a critical moment of ethnic tension in Sri Lankan history.
- Day of the week: June 11th, 1956 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates
- #1 UK song: I'll Be Home by Pat Boone
- Popular movie: Safari directed by Terence Young
More about June 11th, 1956? See below for more news and curiosities on June 11th, 1956.
Table of contents
- June 11, 1956: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was June 11, 1956?
- Who was born on June 11, 1956?
- June 11, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- June 11, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 11, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on June 11, 1956?
- Back in 1956
June 11, 1956: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 11, 1956:
- Gal Oya Riots in Sri Lanka The Gal Oya riots erupted in Sri Lanka's Eastern Province, representing the first reported ethnic violence targeting minority Sri Lankan Tamils. These riots resulted in approximately 150 deaths and marked a critical moment of ethnic tension in Sri Lankan history.
- Joe Montana Birth Joe Montana, legendary NFL quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, was born. Montana would later become one of the most iconic and successful quarterbacks in NFL history, known for his exceptional performance and clutch play during the 1980s.
- First Puerto Rican Parade in Harlem The inaugural Puerto Rican Parade was held in Harlem, New York, marking a significant cultural celebration and milestone for the Puerto Rican community in the United States. This event symbolized growing cultural pride and visibility for Puerto Ricans in New York City.
June 11, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was June 11, 1956?
June 11, 1956 was a Monday and it was the 163rd day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 11, 1956 can also be written as 6/11/1956 in the US and as 11/6/1956 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on June 11, 1956?
Famous people born on June 11, 1956:
- Joe Montana
Legendary NFL quarterback who led the San Francisco 49ers to four Super Bowl victories and is widely considered one of the greatest...
- Steven A Cohen
Prominent hedge fund manager and founder of Point72 Asset Management, known for his exceptional investment strategies and significant...
- Ray Nagin
Former Mayor of New Orleans who became infamous for his controversial leadership during and after Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
June 11, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 11, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 11th and June 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 11, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 11, 1956 was Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.
- George Cates - Moonglow And Theme From Picnic
June 11, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 11, 1956 was I'll Be Home by Pat Boone, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.
- Pat Boone - I'll Be Home
- Ronnie Hilton - No Other Love
- Lonnie Donegan - Lost John / Stewball
- Elvis Presley - Heartbreak Hotel
- David Whitfield - My September Love
June 11, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 11th is Gemini.
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Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.
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June 11, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 11, 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJune 11, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 11, 1956 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 11, 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 June 11, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 08:31 am and setting at 10:54 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 24, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Jun 23, 1956.
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Your place in the Universe on June 11, 1956
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Someone born on June 11, 1956 is:
68 years 11 months old,
or 827 months and 3 days old,
or 3596 weeks and 2 days old,
or 25174 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 11, 1956?
There are 28 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 11th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 11, 1956?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 11, 1956.
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