What happened on Thursday March 29, 1956?

Here's what happened on March 29, 1956:

• Israel-Syria Prisoner Exchange In a significant diplomatic negotiation, four Israeli soldiers who were captured by Syria in the Golan Heights in 1954 were returned to Israel in exchange for forty Syrian soldiers who were previously captured during Operation Olive Leaves. This prisoner exchange represents a rare moment of diplomatic resolution between the two countries during a period of heightened regional tensions.
• Birth of Patty Donahue Patty Donahue, the lead singer of the new wave band The Waitresses, was born on this date. Known for her distinctive vocal style and the band's quirky hit song 'I Know What Boys Like', Donahue would become an influential figure in the alternative music scene of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Tragically, she would pass away in 1996 at a relatively young age.

Events in 1956

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

Magazines from Mar. 29, 1956

Newspapers from Mar. 29, 1956

March 29, 1956 was a Thursday and it was the 89th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 29, 1956 can also be written as 3/29/1956 in the US and as 29/3/1956 in UK and Europe.

March 29, 1956 in March 1956 calendar

Famous people born on March 29, 1956:

• Kurt Thomas

  Renowned American gymnast who was a world champion and Olympic team member, passed away in 2020.

• Patty Donahue

  Lead singer of the new wave band The Waitresses, known for their hit song 'I Know What Boys Like'.

• Mary Gentle
• Hisashi Eguchi

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on March 29th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 29, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week March 26th and April 1st.

1. The Platters - The Great Pretender

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 29, 1956 was The Poor People Of Paris by Winifred Atwell, according to the music chart for the week March 26th and April 1st.

1. Winifred Atwell - The Poor People Of Paris
2. Kay Starr - Rock And Roll Waltz
3. The Dreamweavers - It's Almost Tomorrow
4. The Hilltoppers - Only You
5. Dean Martin - Memories Are Made Of This

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 29th is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 29, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 29, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 09:58 pm and setting at 07:49 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 26, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Apr 25, 1956.

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Your place in the Universe on March 29, 1956

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Someone born on March 29, 1956 is:

69 years 1 month old,

or 829 months and 15 days old,

or 3606 weeks and 6 days old,

or 25248 days old,

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

There are 319 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 29th 2026.

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

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

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