What happened on Friday November 23, 1956?

Here's what happened on November 23, 1956:

• Suez Crisis Triggers British Petrol Rationing The Suez Crisis leads to petrol rationing in Britain, causing significant public anxiety. The BBC reports widespread panic among motorists as fuel supplies become constrained due to the geopolitical conflict in the Middle East.
• Shane Gould Birth Shane Gould is born in Australia, who would later become an exceptional Olympic swimmer. She gained international fame by winning three gold medals at the 1972 Munich Olympics in swimming, setting multiple world records in freestyle events.
• Steve Harvey Born Steve Harvey, a prominent American comedian, actor, television host, and author, is born in Welch, West Virginia. He would later become known for his stand-up comedy, hosting shows like 'Family Feud', and his motivational speaking.

Events in 1956

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

Magazines from Nov. 23, 1956

Newspapers from Nov. 23, 1956

November 23, 1956 was a Friday and it was the 328th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 23, 1956 can also be written as 11/23/1956 in the US and as 23/11/1956 in UK and Europe.

November 23, 1956 in November 1956 calendar

Famous people born on November 23, 1956:

• Shane Gould

  Australian Olympic swimming champion who revolutionized competitive swimming by breaking eleven world records and winning five Olympic...

• Steve Harvey

  Prominent American comedian, television host, producer, and author known for his multiple successful TV shows and comedic performances.

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on November 23rd

Famous people died on November 23, 1956:

• Henri Demiéville
• André Marty
• Jean Metzinger

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on November 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 23, 1956 was The Green Door by Jim Lowe, according to the music chart for the week November 19th and November 25th.

1. Jim Lowe - The Green Door
2. Fats Domino - Blueberry Hill

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 23, 1956 was A Woman In Love by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week November 19th and November 25th.

1. Frankie Laine - A Woman In Love
2. Johnnie Ray - Just Walkin' In The Rain
3. Elvis Presley - Hound Dog
4. Jimmy Young - More
5. The Platters - My Prayer

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 23rd is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 23, 1956 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 23, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 09:21 pm and setting at 11:58 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 18, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Dec 17, 1956.

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Your place in the Universe on November 23, 1956

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Someone born on November 23, 1956 is:

68 years 5 months old,

or 821 months and 10 days old,

or 3571 weeks and 1 day old,

or 24998 days old,

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

There are 204 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 23rd 2025.

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

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

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