What Happened on July 25, 1956

Historical Events

  • 46 die in collision of the SS Andrea Doria and the MS Stockholm off the coast of Nantucket
  • Jordan attacks UN Palestine force

Sports History

Pittsburgh Pirates' Roberto Clemente hits MLB's 1st (and only) walk-off inside-the-park grand slam for 9-8 win over visiting Chicago Cubs at Forbes Field

Famous Birthdays

  • Frances Arnold, American Chemist (Nobel Prize for Chemistry 2018), born in Edgewood, Pennsylvania

About July 25, 1956

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 9 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Why Do Fools Fall In Love - Teenagers Featuring Frankie Lymon