What happened this day in history October 29, 1956

What are the important events that happened on October 29, 1956? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

October 29, 1956: Facts & Myths About This Day

October 29, 1956 is the 303rd day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 63 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Monday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is October 16, 1956 – a Monday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘trihectatrigon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $235.28. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Scorpio is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Opal is the modern birthstone for this month. Jasper is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Monkey is the mythical animal and Fire is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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October 29, 1956 Historical Events

  • 1956
    Suez Crisis begins: Israeli forces invade the Sinai Peninsula and push Egyptian forces back toward the Suez Canal.
  • 1956
    The Tangier Protocol is signed: The international city Tangier is reintegrated into Morocco.

Who were born on October 29, 1956?

  • 1956
    Wilfredo Gómez, Puerto Rican boxer

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