What happened on Friday June 29, 1956?

Here's what happened on June 29, 1956:

• Infrastructure Revolution: Interstate Highway System Established President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956, officially creating the United States Interstate Highway System, a transformative infrastructure project that would reshape American transportation and urban development.
• Aviation Tragedy: Grand Canyon Mid-Air Collision A catastrophic mid-air collision between a TWA Lockheed Constellation and a United Airlines Douglas DC-7 over the Grand Canyon in Arizona results in the tragic loss of all 128 people aboard, becoming one of the deadliest aviation accidents of its time.
• Hollywood Romance: Monroe-Miller Wedding Iconic Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe marries renowned American playwright Arthur Miller, a high-profile union that captured significant media and public attention.
• Athletic Record: High Jump Milestone Charles Dumas becomes the first athlete to successfully clear a high jump height of 7 feet (2.13 metres) in Los Angeles, California, marking a significant moment in track and field history.
• Dutch Political Drama: Queen Juliana's Resignation Refused Dutch Prime Minister Willem Drees prevents Queen Juliana's resignation, involving a complex political situation related to the Greet Hofmans affair.

Events in 1956

June 29, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 29, 1956

Newspapers from Jun. 29, 1956

June 29, 1956 was a Friday and it was the 181st day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 29, 1956 can also be written as 6/29/1956 in the US and as 29/6/1956 in UK and Europe.

June 29, 1956 in June 1956 calendar

Famous people born on June 29, 1956:

• Pedro Santana Lopes

  Portuguese lawyer and politician who served as the 118th Prime Minister of Portugal.

• Nick Fry

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on June 29th

Famous people died on June 29, 1956:

• Max Emmerich

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on June 29th

June 29, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 29, 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 29, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 29, 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 29th 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 29, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 29, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 29, 1956 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 29, 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 29, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 11:20 pm and setting at 12:32 pm.

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 29, 1956

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Someone born on June 29, 1956 is:

68 years 10 months old,

or 826 months and 15 days old,

or 3593 weeks and 5 days old,

or 25156 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 29, 1956?

There are 46 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 29, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 29, 1956.

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