What happened on Sunday October 21, 1956?

Here's what happened on October 21, 1956:

• Polish October: Gomułka Returns to Power Władysław Gomułka is reinstated as the leader of Poland's Communist Party, signaling a significant moment of potential political liberalization. This event marked a pivotal point in Cold War-era Eastern European politics, as Gomułka sought to establish a more independent path from Soviet control, offering a brief period of hope for political reform and reduced Soviet influence in Poland.
• End of the Mau Mau Uprising in Kenya The British colonial authorities successfully suppress the Mau Mau Uprising, a significant anti-colonial rebellion by Kenyan natives against British rule. This event represented a critical moment in Kenya's struggle for independence, though the uprising's defeat would not prevent eventual decolonization.
• Typhoon Harriet Maritime Disaster During Typhoon Harriet, the Philippine cargo ship Lepus sinks off Legaspi, resulting in the tragic loss of 25 crew members. The US Navy successfully rescues the remaining 11 crew, highlighting the dangerous maritime conditions in the typhoon-prone region.
• 1956 Norwegian Football Cup Final Skeid wins the Norwegian Football Cup Final, defeating Larvik Turn 2-1 in a match held in Oslo, representing a notable moment in Norwegian sports history.

Events in 1956

October 21, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 21, 1956

Newspapers from Oct. 21, 1956

October 21, 1956: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Baltimore Colts - Chicago Bears : 27 - 58
• Chicago Cardinals - Philadelphia Eagles : 20 - 6
• Cleveland Browns - Washington Redskins : 9 - 20
• Los Angeles Rams - Green Bay Packers : 17 - 42
• Pittsburgh Steelers - New York Giants : 10 - 38

October 21, 1956 was a Sunday and it was the 295th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 21, 1956 can also be written as 10/21/1956 in the US and as 21/10/1956 in UK and Europe.

October 21, 1956 in October 1956 calendar

Famous people born on October 21, 1956:

• Carrie Fisher

  Iconic American actress, writer, and mental health advocate best known for her role as Princess Leia in the Star Wars franchise.

• Paul Levitz

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on October 21st

Famous people died on October 21, 1956:

• Ángel Castro y Argiz
• John Garrels
• Joseph Laurent Philippe

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on October 21st

October 21, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 21, 1956 was The Green Door by Jim Lowe, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

1. Jim Lowe - The Green Door
2. Doris Day - Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)

October 21, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 21, 1956 was A Woman In Love by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

1. Frankie Laine - A Woman In Love
2. Anne Shelton - Lay Down Your Arms
3. Elvis Presley - Hound Dog
4. Doris Day - Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera)
5. Freddie Bell & The Bellboys - Giddy-Up-A-Ding-Dong

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 21st is Libra.

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October 21, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 21, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 21, 1956 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 21, 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 October 21, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 07:19 pm and setting at 10:19 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 19, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Nov 18, 1956.

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Your place in the Universe on October 21, 1956

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Someone born on October 21, 1956 is:

68 years 6 months old,

or 822 months and 16 days old,

or 3576 weeks and 3 days old,

or 25035 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 21, 1956?

There are 167 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 21, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 21, 1956.

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