What happened on Tuesday March 20, 1956?

Here's what happened on March 20, 1956:

• Tunisia Gains Independence from France Tunisia achieves independence from French colonial rule, marking a significant milestone in North African decolonization. The country becomes an independent kingdom under Muhammad VIII al-Amin, the last bey of Tunisia, ending decades of French protectorate.
• USSR Conducts Nuclear Test The Soviet Union performs a nuclear weapons test, continuing the Cold War era's nuclear arms race and demonstrating the USSR's growing nuclear capabilities during the mid-1950s.
• Westinghouse Electric Corp Strike Ends Union workers conclude a prolonged 156-day strike at Westinghouse Electric Corporation, resolving labor disputes and marking a significant moment in mid-20th century industrial relations.
• Leadership Change in Polish Communist Party Edward Ochab succeeds Bolesław Bierut as the first secretary of the Polish Communist Party, signaling a potential shift in Poland's political leadership during the Cold War period.
• Mount Bezymianny Volcanic Eruption Mount Bezymianny, located on the Kamchatka Peninsula in the USSR, experiences a significant volcanic eruption, potentially causing geological and environmental impacts.

Events in 1956

March 20, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 20, 1956

Newspapers from Mar. 20, 1956

March 20, 1956 was a Tuesday and it was the 80th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 20, 1956 can also be written as 3/20/1956 in the US and as 20/3/1956 in UK and Europe.

March 20, 1956 in March 1956 calendar

Famous people born on March 20, 1956:

• Naoto Takenaka

  Versatile Japanese entertainer known for his work in acting, comedy, music, and film directing, with significant contributions to Japanese...

• Catherine Ashton

  Prominent British politician who served as the first High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,...

• Ian Moss

  Renowned Australian musician, guitarist, and founding member of the iconic rock band Cold Chisel.

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on March 20th

Famous people died on March 20, 1956:

• Fanny Durack
• Wilhelm Miklas

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on March 20th

March 20, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 20, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week March 19th and March 25th.

1. The Platters - The Great Pretender

March 20, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 20, 1956 was It's Almost Tomorrow by The Dreamweavers, according to the music chart for the week March 19th and March 25th.

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 20th 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 20, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 20, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 20, 1956 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 20, 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 20, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 11:45 am and setting at 02:38 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 20, 1956

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Someone born on March 20, 1956 is:

69 years 1 month old,

or 829 months and 3 days old,

or 3605 weeks and 1 day old,

or 25236 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 20, 1956?

There are 331 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday March 20th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 20, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 20, 1956.

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