What happened on Thursday May 17, 1956?

Here's what happened on May 17, 1956:

• Birth of Sugar Ray Leonard Sugar Ray Leonard, one of the most iconic and influential boxers in American sports history, was born in Wilmington, North Carolina. He would go on to become a world champion in five different weight divisions and is widely considered one of the greatest boxers of the 20th century. Beyond his remarkable boxing career, Leonard also became a successful television commentator and philanthropist, known for his charismatic personality and significant contributions to the sport.
• Birth of Sugar Ray Leonard Sugar Ray Leonard, one of the most iconic and influential boxers in American sports history, was born in Wilmington, North Carolina. He would go on to become a world champion in five different weight divisions and is widely considered one of the greatest boxers of the 20th century. Beyond his remarkable boxing career, Leonard also became a successful television commentator and philanthropist, known for his charismatic personality and significant contributions to the sport.

Events in 1956

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

Magazines from May. 17, 1956

Newspapers from May. 17, 1956

May 17, 1956 was a Thursday and it was the 138th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 1956 can also be written as 5/17/1956 in the US and as 17/5/1956 in UK and Europe.

May 17, 1956 in May 1956 calendar

Famous people born on May 17, 1956:

• Sugar Ray Leonard

  Sugar Ray Leonard is a legendary professional boxer who was an Olympic gold medalist and won world titles in multiple weight classes,...

• Bob Saget

  Bob Saget was a beloved American comedian and actor, best known for his role as Danny Tanner on 'Full House' and as the original host of...

• Micheline Apers-Borghs

  Belgian fencer who competed in international sporting events.

• Mark Smith

  American fencer who was a two-time national champion and Olympic team member, unable to compete in the 1980 Moscow Olympics due to the US...

• Annise Parker

  Annise Parker made history as the first openly gay mayor of Houston, serving from 2010 to 2016 after previously holding positions on the...

• Marie Colmant
• Dave Sim

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on May 17th

Famous people died on May 17, 1956:

• Vinicio Colombo
• Giovanni Costantini

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on May 17th

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

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 17, 1956 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 17, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 01:08 pm and setting at 02:01 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 17, 1956

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Someone born on May 17, 1956 is:

69 years and 6 days old,

or 828 months and 6 days old,

or 3601 weeks and 1 day old,

or 25208 days old,

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

There are 359 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 17th 2026.

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

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

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