What happened on Tuesday July 31, 1956?

Here's what happened on July 31, 1956:

• Jim Laker's Record-Breaking Cricket Performance English cricketer Jim Laker set an extraordinary world record by taking 19 wickets in a single first-class match at Old Trafford Cricket Ground, surpassing the previous best of 17 wickets. This remarkable achievement is considered one of the most exceptional individual performances in cricket history.
• "This Is Tomorrow" Art Exhibition Opens The groundbreaking art exhibition "This Is Tomorrow" opens at the Whitechapel Art Gallery in London, showcasing innovative artistic perspectives and representing a significant moment in mid-20th century British contemporary art.
• Luzhniki Stadium Inaugurated The iconic Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia, is officially opened. This massive sports complex would later become a crucial venue for numerous national and international sporting events, including the 1980 Summer Olympics.
• Queensland Parliament Resumes The Queensland Parliament in Australia resumes its legislative session following recent elections, marking a routine but important democratic process in the state's governance.

Events in 1956

July 31, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 31, 1956

Newspapers from Jul. 31, 1956

July 31, 1956 was a Tuesday and it was the 213th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 31, 1956 can also be written as 7/31/1956 in the US and as 31/7/1956 in UK and Europe.

July 31, 1956 in July 1956 calendar

Famous people born on July 31, 1956:

• Michael Biehn

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• Ernie Dingo

  A prominent Australian Aboriginal actor and comedian with a significant career in television and film, known for his cultural representation...

• Deval Patrick

  An American politician and lawyer who served as the Governor of Massachusetts from 2007 to 2015, known for his progressive policies and...

• Paul-Marie Coûteaux

  A French writer and politician who served as a member of the European Parliament, representing the Mouvement pour la France and active in...

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on July 31st

Famous people died on July 31, 1956:

• Ferdinand Stanislaus Pawlikowski

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on July 31st

July 31, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 31, 1956 was Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

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

July 31, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 31, 1956 was Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.

1. Doris Day - Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera)
2. Teenagers featuring Frankie Lymon - Why Do Fools Fall In Love
3. Tony Martin - Walk Hand In Hand
4. Teresa Brewer - Sweet Old-Fashioned Girl
5. Elvis Presley - Heartbreak Hotel

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 31st 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 31, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 31, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 31, 1956 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 31, 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 31, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 11:54 pm and setting at 03:43 pm.

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 31, 1956

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Someone born on July 31, 1956 is:

68 years 8 months old,

or 824 months and 23 days old,

or 3586 weeks and 1 day old,

or 25103 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 31, 1956?

There are 99 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 31, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 31, 1956.

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