What happened on Saturday March 17, 1956?

Here's what happened on March 17, 1956:

• Death of Irène Joliot-Curie, Renowned French Physicist Irène Joliot-Curie, a distinguished French physicist and Nobel Prize in Chemistry recipient, passed away at the age of 58 due to leukaemia. She was a prominent scientist who continued the remarkable scientific legacy of her parents, Marie and Pierre Curie, making significant contributions to nuclear physics and radioactivity research.
• Death of Fred Allen, Iconic American Comedian Fred Allen, a celebrated American comedian known for his wit and satirical humor, died at the age of 61 from a heart attack. He was a prominent radio and early television personality who significantly influenced comedy in mid-20th century America.
• 8th Emmy Awards Ceremony The 8th Annual Emmy Awards were held in Hollywood, California, honoring outstanding achievements in television. Notable winners included the Ed Sullivan Show, Phil Silvers Show, and Lucille Ball's program. The Disney series 'Disneyland' was recognized as the Best Action or Adventure Series.

Events in 1956

March 17, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 17, 1956

Newspapers from Mar. 17, 1956

March 17, 1956 was a Saturday and it was the 77th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 17, 1956 can also be written as 3/17/1956 in the US and as 17/3/1956 in UK and Europe.

March 17, 1956 in March 1956 calendar

Famous people born on March 17, 1956:

• Patti Hansen

  Patti Hansen is a renowned American model and actress who rose to prominence in the 1970s and 1980s, famously married to Rolling Stones...

• Rory McGrath

  Rory McGrath is a well-known British comedian, television personality, and writer who has been a prominent figure in British entertainment...

• Luca Francesconi
• Giuseppe Vessicchio

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on March 17th

Famous people died on March 17, 1956:

• Fred Allen

  Renowned American comedian, radio personality, and writer who was a prominent figure in entertainment during the golden age of radio, known...

• Irène Joliot-Curie

  French physicist and chemist, nobel prize laureate (b. 1897).

• Henry Frederick Baker

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on March 17th

March 17, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 17, 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 17, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 17, 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 17th 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 17, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 17, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 17, 1956 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 17, 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 17, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 08:45 am and setting at 11:57 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 17, 1956

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Someone born on March 17, 1956 is:

69 years 1 month old,

or 829 months and 6 days old,

or 3605 weeks and 4 days old,

or 25239 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 17, 1956?

There are 328 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 17th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 17, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 17, 1956.

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