What happened on Saturday October 13, 1956?

Here's what happened on October 13, 1956:

• Tragic Hostage Crisis in Terrazzano, Milan Brothers Arturo and Egidio Santato orchestrate a dramatic hostage situation, capturing 97 children and three schoolmistresses in a primary school in Terrazzano, Milan. The crisis ends tragically with volunteer Sante Zennaro killed by police crossfire during the rescue attempt.
• Finland Joins UNESCO Finland is officially admitted as a member of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), marking an important milestone in the country's international diplomatic and cultural engagement.
• Tasmanian State Election Results in Political Deadlock The Tasmanian state election results in a significant political stalemate, with the Australian Labor Party (ALP) and Liberal Party both holding 15 seats, creating a complex governance challenge and potential political gridlock.
• WAGM TV Channel 8 Launches in Presque Isle, Maine WAGM TV, a multi-network channel (CBS/NBC/ABC) begins broadcasting in Presque Isle, Maine, expanding local media coverage and communication infrastructure.

Events in 1956

October 13, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 13, 1956

Newspapers from Oct. 13, 1956

October 13, 1956 was a Saturday and it was the 287th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 13, 1956 can also be written as 10/13/1956 in the US and as 13/10/1956 in UK and Europe.

October 13, 1956 in October 1956 calendar

Famous people born on October 13, 1956:

• Chris Carter

  Renowned television producer and creator of the iconic sci-fi series 'The X-Files', which revolutionized television drama in the 1990s.

• Oliviero Diliberto

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on October 13th

Famous people died on October 13, 1956:

• Cahit Sıtkı Tarancı

  Renowned Turkish poet and author known for his significant contributions to modern Turkish poetry during the mid-20th century.

• Léon Thiébaut

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on October 13th

October 13, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 13, 1956 was Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

1. Doris Day - Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)
2. Jim Lowe - The Green Door

October 13, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 13, 1956 was A Woman In Love by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.

1. Frankie Laine - A Woman In Love
2. Anne Shelton - Lay Down Your Arms
3. Elvis Presley - Hound Dog
4. Doris Day - Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera)
5. Freddie Bell & The Bellboys - Giddy-Up-A-Ding-Dong

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 13th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 13, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 13, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 13, 1956 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 13, 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 October 13, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 03:03 pm and setting at 02:01 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 20, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Oct 19, 1956.

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Your place in the Universe on October 13, 1956

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Someone born on October 13, 1956 is:

68 years 7 months old,

or 823 months and 1 day old,

or 3578 weeks and 4 days old,

or 25050 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 13, 1956?

There are 152 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 13, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 13, 1956.

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