What Happened on October 29, 1956

Historical Events

Maria Callas Debuts

Greek-American soprano Maria Callas makes her Metropolitan Opera debut, in the title role of Bellini's "Norma"

  • International Xzone of Tangier returns to Kingdom of Morocco

Huntley–Brinkley Report

NBC anchors Chet Huntley and David Brinkley first team up in "The Huntley–Brinkley Report"

  • Suez Crisis erupts into war as Israel invades the Gaza Strip and the Sinai Peninsula, to be followed by a planned airborne assault by France and Britain

Famous Birthdays

  • Wilfredo Gómez, Puerto Rican boxer, born in San Juan, Puerto Rico

About October 29, 1956

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 5 months and 30 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: A Woman In Love - Frankie Laine