What happened on Sunday July 15, 1956?

Here's what happened on July 15, 1956:

• Birth of Ian Curtis Ian Curtis, the influential lead singer and lyricist of the post-punk band Joy Division, was born in Stretford, Manchester. Curtis would become a pivotal figure in the development of alternative rock and post-punk music before his tragic death in 1980.
• United States Air Force Establishes 16th Air Force in Spain The United States Air Force formally established the Sixteenth Air Force, strategically positioning air bases in Spain during the Cold War era. This move was significant for expanding U.S. military presence and strategic capabilities in Europe.
• World Record in 10,000 Meters Sándor Iharos of Hungary sets a world record in the 10,000 meters with an impressive time of 28:42.8, highlighting the era's competitive track and field achievements.
• Birth of Barry Melrose Barry Melrose, a notable Canadian hockey player, coach, and later a prominent sports commentator, was born. He would become a significant figure in hockey broadcasting and analysis.
• LPGA Hot Springs Golf Invitational Won by Beverly Hanson Beverly Hanson (or Kathy Cornelius) wins the LPGA Hot Springs Golf Invitational, contributing to the growing prominence of women's professional golf in the mid-1950s.

Events in 1956

July 15, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 15, 1956

Newspapers from Jul. 15, 1956

July 15, 1956 was a Sunday and it was the 197th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 15, 1956 can also be written as 7/15/1956 in the US and as 15/7/1956 in UK and Europe.

July 15, 1956 in July 1956 calendar

Famous people born on July 15, 1956:

• Ian Curtis

  Iconic post-punk musician and lead singer of Joy Division, whose tragic life and profound musical influence significantly impacted...

• Joe Satriani

  Joe Satriani is a legendary electric guitarist renowned for his virtuosic instrumental rock music and significant influence on guitar...

• Marky Ramone

  Iconic punk rock drummer of the legendary band The Ramones and Richard Hell & The Voidoids, a key figure in the punk music movement.

• Ashoke Sen

  Renowned Indian theoretical physicist who made significant contributions to string theory and quantum mechanics.

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on July 15th

Famous people died on July 15, 1956:

• Gino Martinesi

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on July 15th

July 15, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 15, 1956 was Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates, according to the music chart for the week July 9th and July 15th.

1. George Cates - Moonglow And Theme From Picnic

July 15, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 15, 1956 was I'll Be Home by Pat Boone, according to the music chart for the week July 9th and July 15th.

1. Pat Boone - I'll Be Home
2. Teenagers featuring Frankie Lymon - Why Do Fools Fall In Love
3. Elvis Presley - Heartbreak Hotel
4. Various Artists - All Star Hit Parade (EP)
5. The Goons - I'm Walking Backwards For Christmas / Bluebottle Blues

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 15th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 15, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 15, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 15, 1956 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 15, 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 July 15, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 02:19 pm and setting at 12:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 23, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Jul 22, 1956.

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Someone born on July 15, 1956 is:

68 years 9 months old,

or 825 months and 8 days old,

or 3588 weeks and 3 days old,

or 25119 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 15, 1956?

There are 83 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 15, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 15, 1956.

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