What happened on Friday June 22, 1956?

Here's what happened on June 22, 1956:

• Nasser Becomes President of Egypt Gamal Abdel Nasser becomes the second president of Egypt, a pivotal moment in Egyptian and Middle Eastern political history. He will lead the country until his death in 1970, playing a significant role in the pan-Arab movement and the region's geopolitical landscape.
• Death of Walter de la Mare Walter de la Mare, a renowned English poet, passes away at the age of 83. Known for his lyrical and imaginative works, de la Mare was a significant figure in early 20th-century British literature.
• Reinhold Glière Dies Reinhold Glière, a prominent Russian composer, dies at the age of 81. Known for his contributions to Soviet classical music, Glière was an important figure in the musical landscape of the early to mid-20th century.
• Scritti Politti Formation Green Gartside forms the influential post-punk and pop band Scritti Politti, marking an important moment in the development of alternative music in the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Events in 1956

June 22, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 22, 1956

Newspapers from Jun. 22, 1956

June 22, 1956 was a Friday and it was the 174th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 22, 1956 can also be written as 6/22/1956 in the US and as 22/6/1956 in UK and Europe.

June 22, 1956 in June 1956 calendar

Famous people born on June 22, 1956:

• Shah Mehmood Qureshi

  Prominent Pakistani politician who served as the 25th Minister of Foreign Affairs, with a background in agriculture and politics.

• Derek Forbes

  Scottish punk rock musician known as the bass guitarist and songwriter for Simple Minds, a prominent band formed in Glasgow in 1977.

• Alfons De Wolf

  Belgian professional cyclist active in the mid-1970s to 1980s.

• Tim Russ

  American actor, director, and screenwriter known for his work in television and film.

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on June 22nd

Famous people died on June 22, 1956:

• Walter de la Mare

  British poet and writer of supernatural fiction, notable for 'The Listeners'.

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on June 22nd

June 22, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 22, 1956 was Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.

1. George Cates - Moonglow And Theme From Picnic

June 22, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 22, 1956 was I'll Be Home by Pat Boone, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.

1. Pat Boone - I'll Be Home
2. Ronnie Hilton - No Other Love
3. Lonnie Donegan - Lost John / Stewball
4. Elvis Presley - Heartbreak Hotel
5. David Whitfield - My September Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 22nd is Cancer.

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Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 22, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 22, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 22, 1956 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 22, 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 June 22, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 08:05 pm and setting at 05:46 am.

The previous full moon was on May 24, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Jun 23, 1956.

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Your place in the Universe on June 22, 1956

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Someone born on June 22, 1956 is:

68 years 10 months old,

or 826 months and 22 days old,

or 3594 weeks and 5 days old,

or 25163 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 22, 1956?

There are 39 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 22nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 22, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 22, 1956.

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