What happened on Tuesday February 14, 1956?

Here's what happened on February 14, 1956:

• Khrushchev's Secret Speech at 20th Communist Party Congress At the XX Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union in Moscow, Premier Nikita Khrushchev delivers a groundbreaking secret speech condemning Joseph Stalin's brutal crimes and human rights violations, marking a significant moment of political de-Stalinization.
• Indonesia Ends Dutch Union Indonesia officially withdraws from the Netherlands Indonesian Union, a significant step in asserting its post-colonial independence and sovereignty.
• Santiago Rail Disaster A tragic train collision near Santiago, Chile, on the Cartagena branch line results in 23 fatalities and 198 injuries, highlighting the critical need for improved railway safety standards.
• Dutch Skating Championship Team of Verhoeven, Nauta, De King, and Wijnhout wins the prestigious Dutch 11 city skating competition, showcasing Netherlands' strong winter sports tradition.

Events in 1956

February 14, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 14, 1956

Newspapers from Feb. 14, 1956

February 14, 1956 was a Tuesday and it was the 45th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 14, 1956 can also be written as 2/14/1956 in the US and as 14/2/1956 in UK and Europe.

February 14, 1956 in February 1956 calendar

Famous people born on February 14, 1956:

• Katharina Fritsch

  Renowned German contemporary artist famous for large-scale sculptural installations that challenge perception and explore psychological...

• Dave Dravecky

  Former Major League Baseball pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, known for his courageous battle with cancer and subsequent arm...

• Howard Davis Jr.

  American boxer and trainer (d. 2015).

• Martin Crimp
• Giovanni Nistri

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on February 14th

February 14, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 14, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

1. The Platters - The Great Pretender
2. Eddie Fisher - Dungaree Doll

February 14, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 14, 1956 was Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

1. Tennessee Ernie Ford - Sixteen Tons
2. Dean Martin - Memories Are Made Of This
3. Frank Sinatra - (Love Is) The Tender Trap
4. Lou Busch - Zambesi
5. Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 14th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 14, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 14, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 14, 1956 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 14, 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 February 14, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 07:47 am and setting at 09:41 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 27, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Feb 26, 1956.

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Your place in the Universe on February 14, 1956

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Someone born on February 14, 1956 is:

69 years 4 months old,

or 832 months and 11 days old,

or 3619 weeks and 1 day old,

or 25334 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 14, 1956?

There are 234 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 14th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 14, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 14, 1956.

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