What happened on Wednesday April 18, 1956?

Here's what happened on April 18, 1956:

• British Diver Lionel Crabb Disappears During Covert Mission British naval diver Lionel Crabb mysteriously vanishes while conducting an unauthorized underwater investigation of a Soviet cruiser in Portsmouth harbour, sparking international intrigue during the Cold War era.
• Grace Kelly Marries Prince Rainier III of Monaco Hollywood actress Grace Kelly marries Prince Rainier III of Monaco in a civil ceremony at the Prince's Palace, marking a historic union between American cinema and European royalty.
• Egypt and Israel Ceasefire Agreement Egypt and Israel reach a diplomatic agreement to cease hostilities, representing a temporary reduction of tensions in the ongoing Middle East conflict.
• First Female Mayor of Greece Elected Maria Desylla-Kapodistria makes history by becoming the first female mayor in Greece, elected to lead the municipality of Corfu, breaking significant gender barriers in Greek political leadership.

Events in 1956

April 18, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 18, 1956

Newspapers from Apr. 18, 1956

April 18, 1956 was a Wednesday and it was the 109th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 18, 1956 can also be written as 4/18/1956 in the US and as 18/4/1956 in UK and Europe.

April 18, 1956 in April 1956 calendar

Famous people born on April 18, 1956:

• Eric Roberts

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• Melody Thomas Scott

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• Ted Reinstein

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• John James (actor)

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on April 18th

April 18, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 18, 1956 was The Poor People Of Paris by Winifred Atwell, according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.

1. Winifred Atwell - The Poor People Of Paris
2. The Dreamweavers - It's Almost Tomorrow
3. Kay Starr - Rock And Roll Waltz
4. The Hilltoppers - Only You
5. Dave King With The Keynotes - Memories Are Made Of This

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 18th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 18, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 18, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 18, 1956 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 18, 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 April 18, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 11:57 am and setting at 01:55 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 26, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Apr 25, 1956.

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Your place in the Universe on April 18, 1956

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Someone born on April 18, 1956 is:

69 years and 26 days old,

or 828 months and 26 days old,

or 3604 weeks

or 25228 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 18, 1956?

There are 339 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 18th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 18, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 18, 1956.

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