What happened on Sunday May 13, 1956?

About May 13th, 1956, in brief:

  • Historical events: Stirling Moss wins the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix, driving a Maserati. This victory was a significant moment in motorsport history, showcasing Moss's exceptional driving skills.
  • Day of the week: May 13th, 1956 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates
  • #1 UK song: No Other Love by Ronnie Hilton
  • Popular movie: The Searchers directed by John Ford

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May 13, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 13, 1956:

  • 1956 Monaco Grand Prix Stirling Moss wins the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix, driving a Maserati. This victory was a significant moment in motorsport history, showcasing Moss's exceptional driving skills.
  • Birth of Darius Rucker Darius Rucker, lead vocalist of the popular rock band Hootie and the Blowfish, was born. Known for hit songs like 'Let Her Cry', he later successfully transitioned to a country music career.
  • Birth of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, a renowned spiritual leader and founder of the Art of Living Foundation, was born on this date. He is known globally for his teachings on meditation, stress management, and holistic wellness.
  • 1956 Vuelta a España Cycling Race Angelo Conterno of Italy emerges victorious in the 1956 Vuelta a España, a major international cycling stage race, highlighting the competitive spirit of professional cycling.
  • Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Expansion The Pachyderm Building opens at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, expanding the facility's capacity to house and care for large mammals like elephants and rhinoceroses.

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May 13, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 13, 1956?


May 13, 1956 was a Sunday and it was the 134th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 13, 1956 can also be written as 5/13/1956 in the US and as 13/5/1956 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 13, 1956?


Famous people born on May 13, 1956:

  • Christine Bravo

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May 13, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 13, 1956:

  • Aleksandr Aleksandrovič Fadeev

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May 13, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 13, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 7th and May 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

May 13, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 13, 1956 was Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

  1. - Moonglow And Theme From Picnic youtube

May 13, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 13, 1956 was No Other Love by Ronnie Hilton, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

  1. - No Other Love youtube
  2. - The Poor People Of Paris youtube
  3. - A Tear Fell youtube
  4. - Rock And Roll Waltz youtube
  5. - Lost John / Stewball youtube
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May 13, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 13th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 13, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 13, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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May 13, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 13, 1956 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 13, 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 May 13, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 08:26 am and setting at 11:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 25, 1956 while the next full moon would come on May 24, 1956.

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How old is someone born on May 13, 1956?


Someone born on May 13, 1956 is:

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