What happened on Tuesday May 15, 1956?

Here's what happened on May 15, 1956:

• Tragic Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck Military Aircraft Crash On May 15, 1956, a devastating aviation accident occurred in Orléans, Ontario, Canada, when an Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck military aircraft crashed into a convent. The crash resulted in a tragic loss of life, with fifteen people killed, including eleven members of the Grey Nuns religious community. This incident highlighted the inherent risks in military aviation training and testing during the mid-1950s.
• Tragic Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck Military Aircraft Crash On May 15, 1956, a devastating aviation accident occurred in Orléans, Ontario, Canada, when an Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck military aircraft crashed into a convent. The crash resulted in a tragic loss of life, with fifteen people killed, including eleven members of the Grey Nuns religious community. This incident highlighted the inherent risks in military aviation training and testing during the mid-1950s.
• El Salvador Revolutionary Party Electoral Victory On May 15, 1956, the Revolutionary Party of Democratic Unification (PRUD) secured a significant electoral victory in El Salvador. This election represented a pivotal moment in the country's political landscape, reflecting the ongoing political transformations in mid-20th century Central America.
• El Salvador Revolutionary Party Electoral Victory On May 15, 1956, the Revolutionary Party of Democratic Unification (PRUD) secured a significant electoral victory in El Salvador. This election represented a pivotal moment in the country's political landscape, reflecting the ongoing political transformations in mid-20th century Central America.

Events in 1956

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

Magazines from May. 15, 1956

Newspapers from May. 15, 1956

May 15, 1956 was a Tuesday and it was the 136th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 1956 can also be written as 5/15/1956 in the US and as 15/5/1956 in UK and Europe.

May 15, 1956 in May 1956 calendar

Famous people born on May 15, 1956:

• Andreas Loverdos

  Prominent Greek lawyer and politician who served as Minister of Labour, contributing significantly to Greek political landscape.

• Dan Patrick

  Well-known American television anchor and sportscaster with extensive experience in sports broadcasting.

• Mirek Topolánek
• Freeman Williams
• Jeff Meckstroth
• Nadežda Vasil'evna Pavlova
• Adílio

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on May 15th

Famous people died on May 15, 1956:

• Austin Osman Spare

  English painter and magician (b. 1886).

• Giulio Casalini
• Ercole Felice Montani
• Jack Zealley

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on May 15th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 15, 1956 was Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

1. George Cates - Moonglow And Theme From Picnic

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 15, 1956 was No Other Love by Ronnie Hilton, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

1. Ronnie Hilton - No Other Love
2. Winifred Atwell - The Poor People Of Paris
3. Teresa Brewer - A Tear Fell
4. Kay Starr - Rock And Roll Waltz
5. Lonnie Donegan - Lost John / Stewball

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 15, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 10:48 am and setting at 12:56 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 25, 1956 while the next full moon would come on May 24, 1956.

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Your place in the Universe on May 15, 1956

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Someone born on May 15, 1956 is:

68 years 11 months old,

or 827 months and 29 days old,

or 3600 weeks and 1 day old,

or 25201 days old,

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

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

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

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