What happened on Sunday March 18, 1956?

Here's what happened on March 18, 1956:

• Ingemar Stenmark: Olympic Skiing Legend Ingemar Stenmark, a renowned Swedish alpine ski racer, was highlighted for his remarkable Olympic achievements, particularly his two gold medals in the 1980 Winter Olympics. Stenmark is considered one of the most successful alpine skiers in history, known for his exceptional slalom and giant slalom performances.
• Death of Louis Bromfield Louis Bromfield, a prominent American novelist, journalist, and agriculturalist, passed away on this date. Born in 1896, Bromfield was a Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for his literary works and innovative agricultural practices. His death marked the end of a significant literary career that spanned several decades.
• SS Etrusco Maritime Rescue The Italian cargo ship SS Etrusco ran aground at Scituate, Massachusetts. Despite the dangerous situation, all 30 crew members were successfully rescued using a breeches buoy, demonstrating effective maritime rescue techniques and the importance of maritime safety protocols.
• Severe Nor'easter Impacts Mid-Atlantic and New England A significant winter storm, the March 18–20, 1956 nor'easter, began affecting the Mid-Atlantic States and southern New England. This powerful weather system brought intense winter conditions, potentially causing disruptions to transportation, infrastructure, and daily life in the affected regions.
• USS Willis A. Lee Destroyer Incident The US Navy destroyer USS Willis A. Lee was driven onto rocks at Jamestown, Rhode Island, during a severe storm. This maritime incident highlighted the challenging navigational conditions and potential risks faced by naval vessels during extreme weather events.

Events in 1956

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

Magazines from Mar. 18, 1956

Newspapers from Mar. 18, 1956

March 18, 1956 was a Sunday and it was the 78th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 18, 1956 can also be written as 3/18/1956 in the US and as 18/3/1956 in UK and Europe.

March 18, 1956 in March 1956 calendar

Famous people born on March 18, 1956:

• Ingemar Stenmark

  Legendary Swedish alpine ski racer who dominated the sport in the late 1970s and early 1980s, holding the world record for most World Cup...

• Rick Martel

  Professional wrestler known for his successful career in WWF and AWA, famous for his 'Model' persona and tag team performances.

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on March 18th

Famous people died on March 18, 1956:

• Louis Bromfield

  American environmentalist and author (b. 1896).

• Benjamin Glazer
• Paul Masson-Oursel

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on March 18th

March 18, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 18, 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 18th 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 18, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 18, 1956 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 18, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 09:38 am and setting at 12:58 am.

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 18, 1956

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Someone born on March 18, 1956 is:

69 years 1 month old,

or 829 months and 5 days old,

or 3605 weeks and 3 days old,

or 25238 days old,

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

There are 329 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 18th 2026.

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

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

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