What happened on Wednesday October 17, 1956?

Here's what happened on October 17, 1956:

• First Commercial Nuclear Power Station Opens in UK Queen Elizabeth II officially opens the world's first commercial nuclear power station at Sellafield in Cumbria, England, marking a significant milestone in nuclear energy development.
• Bobby Fischer's 'Game of the Century' 13-year-old chess prodigy Bobby Fischer defeats Grandmaster Donald Byrne in a legendary chess match at the NY Rosenwald chess tournament, showcasing extraordinary tactical brilliance.
• Premiere of 'Around the World in 80 Days' The film adaptation of Jules Verne's classic novel, directed by Michael Anderson and starring David Niven and Cantinflas, premieres in New York, bringing the beloved adventure story to the big screen.
• Pakistan Cricket Victory Pakistan cricket team defeats Australia by nine wickets in a notable cricket match, demonstrating their competitive prowess in international cricket.

Events in 1956

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

Magazines from Oct. 17, 1956

Newspapers from Oct. 17, 1956

October 17, 1956 was a Wednesday and it was the 291st day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 1956 can also be written as 10/17/1956 in the US and as 17/10/1956 in UK and Europe.

October 17, 1956 in October 1956 calendar

Famous people born on October 17, 1956:

• Mae Jemison

  Pioneering African American astronaut and physician who became the first Black woman to travel in space, inspiring generations of scientists...

• Henri Giscard d'Estaing

  French businessman and son of former French President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, known for his business activities and family political...

• Pat McCrory

  American politician who served as the 74th Governor of North Carolina, known for his business background and political leadership.

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on October 17th

Famous people died on October 17, 1956:

• Alfonso Artiaco
• Haniel Long

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on October 17th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 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 17th is Libra.

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October 17, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 17, 1956 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 04:55 pm and setting at 06:01 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 17, 1956

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Someone born on October 17, 1956 is:

68 years 6 months old,

or 822 months and 27 days old,

or 3578 weeks

or 25046 days old,

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

There are 156 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 17th 2025.

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

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

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