1956
Actress Grace Kelly marries Prince Rainier of Monaco
Actress Grace Kelly marries Prince Rainier of Monaco
1956 in History
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1956
SS Ideal X, the world's first successful container ship, leaves Port Newark, New Jersey, for Houston, Texas
SS Ideal X, the world's first successful container ship, leaves Port Newark, New Jersey, for Houston, Texas
1956
Former Vice President and Democratic Senator Alben Barkley dies during a speech in Virginia
Former Vice President and Democratic Senator Alben Barkley dies during a speech in Virginia
1956
The polio vaccine developed by Jonas Salk is made available to the public
The polio vaccine developed by Jonas Salk is made available to the public
1956
In Operation Redwing, the first United States airborne hydrogen bomb is dropped over Bikini Atoll in the Pacific Ocean
In Operation Redwing, the first United States airborne hydrogen bomb is dropped over Bikini Atoll in the Pacific Ocean
1956
The first Eurovision Song Contest is held in Lugano, Switzerland
The first Eurovision Song Contest is held in Lugano, Switzerland
1956
Elvis Presley introduces his new single, "Hound Dog", on The Milton Berle Show, scandalizing the audience with his sugge
Elvis Presley introduces his new single, "Hound Dog", on The Milton Berle Show, scandalizing the audience with his sugge
1956
Start of Gal Oya riots, the first reported ethnic riots that target minority Sri Lankan Tamils in the Eastern Province
Start of Gal Oya riots, the first reported ethnic riots that target minority Sri Lankan Tamils in the Eastern Province
1956
A Venezuelan Super-Constellation crashes in the Atlantic Ocean off Asbury Park, New Jersey, killing 74 people
A Venezuelan Super-Constellation crashes in the Atlantic Ocean off Asbury Park, New Jersey, killing 74 people