What happened on Wednesday September 12, 1956?

Here's what happened on September 12, 1956:

• Racial Segregation in Kentucky Elementary School On September 12, 1956, Black students attempted to enter Clay, Kentucky elementary school but were prevented from doing so, highlighting the ongoing racial tensions and segregation in American public education during the mid-1950s.
• World Volleyball Championships in Paris The Men's and Women's World Volleyball Championships concluded in Paris, France, with Czechoslovakia emerging victorious in the men's tournament. This event showcased international sporting competition during the mid-1950s.
• Barry Andrews Birth Barry Andrews, a British musician and songwriter, was noted as being significant in the music industry, though specific details about his career are not provided.

Events in 1956

September 12, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 12, 1956

Newspapers from Sep. 12, 1956

September 12, 1956 was a Wednesday and it was the 256th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 12, 1956 can also be written as 9/12/1956 in the US and as 12/9/1956 in UK and Europe.

September 12, 1956 in September 1956 calendar

Famous people born on September 12, 1956:

• Leslie Cheung

  Iconic Hong Kong singer and actor who was a major cultural figure in Asian entertainment, known for his versatility and groundbreaking...

• Ricky Rudd

  Prominent NASCAR driver with a long and successful career, known for his consistency and endurance in professional racing.

• Corinne Jacobson Colson

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on September 12th

Famous people died on September 12, 1956:

• Sándor Festetics

  Hungarian politician, hungarian minister of war (b. 1882).

• Hans Carossa
• Arthur Downes
• Emilio Sommariva

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on September 12th

September 12, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 12, 1956 was Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.

1. Doris Day - Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)

September 12, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 12, 1956 was Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.

1. Doris Day - Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera)
2. Anne Shelton - Lay Down Your Arms
3. Bill Haley & His Comets - Rockin' Through The Rye
4. Teenagers featuring Frankie Lymon - Why Do Fools Fall In Love
5. Tony Martin - Walk Hand In Hand

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 12th is Virgo.

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September 12, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 12, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 12, 1956 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 12, 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 September 12, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 02:40 pm and setting at 12:24 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 21, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Sep 20, 1956.

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Your place in the Universe on September 12, 1956

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Someone born on September 12, 1956 is:

68 years 8 months old,

or 824 months and 2 days old,

or 3583 weeks

or 25081 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 12, 1956?

There are 121 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 12, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on September 12, 1956.

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