What happened on Sunday July 29, 1956?

Here's what happened on July 29, 1956:

• Tragic McKee Refinery Fire Claims 19 Firefighters A devastating fire at the McKee refinery near Sunray, Texas, resulted in the heroic sacrifice of 19 firefighters, highlighting the extreme risks faced by emergency responders in industrial settings.
• Ecurie Ecosse Triumphs at 24 Hours of Le Mans Ninian Sanderson and Ron Flockhart of the Ecurie Ecosse motor racing team achieve a remarkable victory in the prestigious 1956 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race, showcasing Scottish motorsport prowess.
• Maritime Disaster off Cornish Coast A severe maritime incident unfolds off the Cornish coast, with the British ketch Moyana floundering in strong gales near The Lizard. Fortunately, all crew members were rescued by the SS Clan Maclean. In a related tragedy, the cargo ship Teeswood capsized off Dungeness, Kent, resulting in the loss of one crew member.
• Cathy Cornelius Wins US Women's Golf Open Cathy Cornelius emerged victorious in the US Women's Golf Open, securing her championship title through a dramatic playoff match.
• WCKT TV Channel Launches in Miami WCKT (now known as WSVN), an independent television station on channel 7 in Miami, Florida, begins its inaugural broadcast, marking a significant moment in local media history.

Events in 1956

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

Magazines from Jul. 29, 1956

Newspapers from Jul. 29, 1956

July 29, 1956 was a Sunday and it was the 211th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 29, 1956 can also be written as 7/29/1956 in the US and as 29/7/1956 in UK and Europe.

July 29, 1956 in July 1956 calendar

Famous people born on July 29, 1956:

• Teddy Atlas

  Renowned boxing trainer and commentator, famous for training world-class boxers and providing expert boxing analysis.

• Viv Anderson

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on July 29th

Famous people died on July 29, 1956:

• Ludwig Klages

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on July 29th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 29, 1956 was Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 29, 1956 was I'll Be Home by Pat Boone, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 29th 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 29, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 29, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 10:46 pm and setting at 01:32 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 29, 1956

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Someone born on July 29, 1956 is:

68 years 9 months old,

or 825 months and 14 days old,

or 3589 weeks and 2 days old,

or 25125 days old,

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

There are 77 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 29th 2025.

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

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

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