What happened on Monday July 23, 1956?

Here's what happened on July 23, 1956:

• Bell X-2 Sets World Speed Record The Bell X-2 rocket-powered research aircraft achieved a groundbreaking world speed record of 3,050 kilometers per hour (approximately Mach 2.87), pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology and contributing to the advancement of high-speed flight research.
• SS Andrea Doria Maritime Disaster The Italian luxury liner SS Andrea Doria sank after a catastrophic collision with the Swedish passenger ship MS Stockholm in the North Atlantic, resulting in the tragic loss of 51 lives. The incident became one of the most famous maritime accidents of the mid-20th century, highlighting the dangers of maritime navigation and leading to significant improvements in ship safety protocols.
• French Colonial Reform Legislation The French Republic passed the Loi Cadre (Framework Law), a significant legislative act designed to reorganize and reform the governance of French overseas territories, marking an important step in the decolonization process and administrative restructuring.
• Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Joe Cronin and Hank Greenberg, two legendary baseball players, were inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, recognizing their extraordinary contributions to the sport and their significant impact on baseball history.

Events in 1956

July 23, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 23, 1956

Newspapers from Jul. 23, 1956

July 23, 1956 was a Monday and it was the 205th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 23, 1956 can also be written as 7/23/1956 in the US and as 23/7/1956 in UK and Europe.

July 23, 1956 in July 1956 calendar

Famous people died on July 23, 1956:

• Alessandro Anzani

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on July 23rd

July 23, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 23, 1956 was Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

1. Doris Day - Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)

July 23, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 23, 1956 was I'll Be Home by Pat Boone, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

1. Pat Boone - I'll Be Home
2. Teenagers featuring Frankie Lymon - Why Do Fools Fall In Love
3. Elvis Presley - Heartbreak Hotel
4. Various Artists - All Star Hit Parade (EP)
5. The Goons - I'm Walking Backwards For Christmas / Bluebottle Blues

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 23rd is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 23, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 23, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 23, 1956 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 23, 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 July 23, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 08:30 pm and setting at 07:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 22, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Aug 21, 1956.

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Your place in the Universe on July 23, 1956

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Someone born on July 23, 1956 is:

68 years 9 months old,

or 825 months and 21 days old,

or 3590 weeks and 2 days old,

or 25132 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 23, 1956?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 23, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 23, 1956.

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