What happened on Tuesday October 16, 1956?

Here's what happened on October 16, 1956:

• Groundbreaking Open-Heart Surgery Milestone Dr. C. Walton Lillehei performed the first successful open-heart surgery using cross-circulation technique at the University of Minnesota. This revolutionary medical procedure marked a critical advancement in cardiac surgery, paving the way for future life-saving heart operations and dramatically improving patient survival rates.
• William J. Brennan Jr. Appointed to Supreme Court William J. Brennan Jr. was appointed as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Brennan would go on to become one of the most influential liberal justices in the 20th century, serving from 1956 to 1990 and playing a significant role in expanding civil rights and individual liberties.
• Elvis Presley's "Love Me Tender" Premieres Elvis Presley's iconic song "Love Me Tender" premiered, coinciding with the release of his first movie of the same name. The ballad became an instant classic and further solidified Presley's status as a cultural phenomenon in mid-1950s America.

Events in 1956

October 16, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 16, 1956

Newspapers from Oct. 16, 1956

October 16, 1956 was a Tuesday and it was the 290th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 1956 can also be written as 10/16/1956 in the US and as 16/10/1956 in UK and Europe.

October 16, 1956 in October 1956 calendar

Famous people born on October 16, 1956:

• Marin Alsop

  Renowned American conductor and violinist, known for her groundbreaking leadership in classical music and advocacy for women in conducting.

• Meg Rosoff

  Award-winning American-born author based in London, best known for her young adult novel 'How I Live Now', which won the Guardian Children's...

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on October 16th

Famous people died on October 16, 1956:

• Jules Rimet

  French soccer/football administrator, who served as the 3rd fifa president from 1921 to 54.

• Carlo Fontana
• John Southworth

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on October 16th

October 16, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 1956 was The Green Door by Jim Lowe, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

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

October 16, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 16, 1956 was A Woman In Love by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

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 16th is Libra.

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October 16, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 16, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 16, 1956 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 16, 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 16, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 04:27 pm and setting at 04:59 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 16, 1956

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Someone born on October 16, 1956 is:

68 years 6 months old,

or 822 months and 28 days old,

or 3578 weeks and 1 day old,

or 25047 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 16, 1956?

There are 155 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 16, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 16, 1956.

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