What happened on Thursday March 15, 1956?

Here's what happened on March 15, 1956:

• Morocco Gains Independence from France Morocco officially ends its French protectorate and becomes the independent Kingdom of Morocco, marking a significant milestone in its post-colonial history. This event represents a crucial moment of national sovereignty and self-determination for the Moroccan people.
• My Fair Lady Musical Opens on Broadway The legendary musical 'My Fair Lady', adapted from George Bernard Shaw's 'Pygmalion' by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe, premieres at the Mark Hellinger Theater. Starring Rex Harrison, Julie Andrews, and Stanley Holloway, the production would become a landmark in musical theater history.
• First General Election in Nyasaland Nyasaland (later known as Malawi) conducts its first general election, establishing a new Legislative Council with diverse representation. This election was a critical step towards democratic governance and eventual independence from British colonial rule.
• Wrestling Championship Change Professional wrestler Whipper Billy Watson defeats Lou Thesz in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, claiming the NWA (National Wrestling Alliance) championship title in a notable wrestling event.

Events in 1956

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

Magazines from Mar. 15, 1956

Newspapers from Mar. 15, 1956

March 15, 1956 was a Thursday and it was the 75th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 15, 1956 can also be written as 3/15/1956 in the US and as 15/3/1956 in UK and Europe.

March 15, 1956 in March 1956 calendar

Famous people born on March 15, 1956:

• Clay Matthews

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• Mr. Magic
• Riccardo Villari

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on March 15th

Famous people died on March 15, 1956:

• Ernst Rüdiger Starhemberg

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on March 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 15, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

1. The Platters - The Great Pretender

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 15, 1956 was It's Almost Tomorrow by The Dreamweavers, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

1. The Dreamweavers - It's Almost Tomorrow
2. Dean Martin - Memories Are Made Of This
3. Kay Starr - Rock And Roll Waltz
4. Lou Busch - Zambesi
5. The Hilltoppers - Only You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 15th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 15, 1956 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 15, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 07:21 am and setting at 10:52 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 15, 1956

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Someone born on March 15, 1956 is:

69 years 1 month old,

or 829 months and 8 days old,

or 3605 weeks and 6 days old,

or 25241 days old,

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

There are 326 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 15th 2026.

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

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

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