What happened on Tuesday June 26, 1956?

Here's what happened on June 26, 1956:

• Sinking of the Australian Collier Ship Vicky On June 26, 1956, the Australian collier ship Vicky met a tragic end when it sank off Wilson's Promontory, located in Victoria, Australia. The maritime disaster resulted in the loss of eight crew members, highlighting the inherent dangers of maritime transportation during the mid-20th century. The precise circumstances of the sinking remain a somber reminder of the risks faced by maritime workers during that era.
• Sinking of the Australian Collier Ship Vicky On June 26, 1956, the Australian collier ship Vicky met a tragic end when it sank off Wilson's Promontory, located in Victoria, Australia. The maritime disaster resulted in the loss of eight crew members, highlighting the inherent dangers of maritime transportation during the mid-20th century. The precise circumstances of the sinking remain a somber reminder of the risks faced by maritime workers during that era.

Events in 1956

June 26, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 26, 1956

Newspapers from Jun. 26, 1956

June 26, 1956 was a Tuesday and it was the 178th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 26, 1956 can also be written as 6/26/1956 in the US and as 26/6/1956 in UK and Europe.

June 26, 1956 in June 1956 calendar

Famous people born on June 26, 1956:

• Véronique Genest

  French actress and television star famous for her leading role in the long-running police drama 'Julie Lescaut', which was a significant...

• Chris Isaak

  American singer-songwriter known for his distinctive rockabilly style, smooth vocals, and hit song 'Wicked Game', which gained widespread...

• Davide Ferrario

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on June 26th

Famous people died on June 26, 1956:

• Clifford Brown

  Legendary jazz trumpeter who revolutionized bebop and hard bop styles, known for his extraordinary musical talent and tragically short...

• Richie Powell

  American pianist (b. 1931).

• Paolo Cappa

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on June 26th

June 26, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 26, 1956 was Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates, according to the music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.

1. George Cates - Moonglow And Theme From Picnic
2. Tony Martin - Walk Hand In Hand

June 26, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 26, 1956 was Why Do Fools Fall In Love by Teenagers featuring Frankie Lymon, according to the music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 26th is Cancer.

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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 26, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 26, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 26, 1956 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 26, 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 26, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 09:57 pm and setting at 09:35 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 23, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Jul 22, 1956.

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Your place in the Universe on June 26, 1956

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Someone born on June 26, 1956 is:

68 years 10 months old,

or 826 months and 18 days old,

or 3594 weeks and 1 day old,

or 25159 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 26, 1956?

There are 43 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 26, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 26, 1956.

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