A TWA Super Constellation and a United Airlines DC-7 collide above the Grand Canyon in Arizona and crash, killing all 128 on board both airliners. Date: June 30, 1956 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 30 π Events on this day in 1956 π On This Day (Today)
The Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956 is signed by U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, officially creating the United States Interstate Highway System. Date: June 29, 1956 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 29 π Events on this day in 1956 π On This Day (Today)
In PoznaΕ, workers from HCP factory go to the streets, sparking one of the first major protests against communist government both in Poland and Europe. Date: June 28, 1956 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 28 π Events on this day in 1956 π On This Day (Today)
The French National Assembly takes the first step in creating the French Community by passing the Loi Cadre, transferring a number of powers from Paris to elected territorial governments in French West Africa. Date: June 23, 1956 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 23 π Events on this day in 1956…
A Venezuelan Super-Constellation crashes in the Atlantic Ocean off Asbury Park, New Jersey, killing 74 people. Date: June 20, 1956 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 20 π Events on this day in 1956 π On This Day (Today)
Start of Gal Oya riots, the first reported ethnic riots that target minority Sri Lankan Tamils in the Eastern Province. The total number of deaths is reportedly 150. Date: June 11, 1956 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 11 π Events on this day in 1956 π On This Day (Today)
Elvis Presley introduces his new single, "Hound Dog", on The Milton Berle Show, scandalizing the audience with his suggestive hip movements. Date: June 5, 1956 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 5 π Events on this day in 1956 π On This Day (Today)
The first Eurovision Song Contest is held in Lugano, Switzerland. Date: May 24, 1956 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 24 π Events on this day in 1956 π On This Day (Today)
In Operation Redwing, the first United States airborne hydrogen bomb is dropped over Bikini Atoll in the Pacific Ocean. Date: May 20, 1956 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 20 π Events on this day in 1956 π On This Day (Today)
The polio vaccine developed by Jonas Salk is made available to the public. Date: May 1, 1956 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 1 π Events on this day in 1956 π On This Day (Today)