Historical Events
- Hungarian party leader Matyas Rákosi enforces his own policy
Baseball Record
Mickey Mantle hits HR from both sides of plate for record 3rd time
Event of Interest
Queen Juliana opens Rembrandt fairs in Amsterdam, Netherlands
1956 History
Famous Birthdays
- James Moginie, Australian rock musician, and songwriter (Midnight Oil - "Beds Are Burning"; "Blue Sky Mine"), born in Kalamunda, Western Australia, Australia
- Naomichi 'Joe' Ozaki, Japanese golfer (32 Japan Tour titles), born in Tekushima, Japan
Famous Deaths
- Maurice Tate, English cricket all-rounder (39 Tests, 155 wickets, 1 x 100, 5 x 50), dies at 60
1956 Highlights
About May 18, 1956
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 11 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: No Other Love - Ronnie Hilton
