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 → 📅 Other events on June 11 📅 Events on this day in 1956 📅 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 → 📅 Other events on June 5 📅 Events on this day in 1956 📅 On This Day (Today)
The first Eurovision Song Contest is held in Lugano, Switzerland. Date: May 24, 1956 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 24 📅 Events on this day in 1956 📅 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 → 📅 Other events on May 20 📅 Events on this day in 1956 📅 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 → 📅 Other events on May 1 📅 Events on this day in 1956 📅 On This Day (Today)
Former Vice President and Democratic Senator Alben Barkley dies during a speech in Virginia. Date: April 30, 1956 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 30 📅 Events on this day in 1956 📅 On This Day (Today)
SS Ideal X, the world's first successful container ship, leaves Port Newark, New Jersey, for Houston, Texas. Date: April 26, 1956 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 26 📅 Events on this day in 1956 📅 On This Day (Today)
Actress Grace Kelly marries Prince Rainier of Monaco. Date: April 19, 1956 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 19 📅 Events on this day in 1956 📅 On This Day (Today)
Francoist Spain agrees to surrender its protectorate in Morocco. Date: April 7, 1956 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 7 📅 Events on this day in 1956 📅 On This Day (Today)
Cuban Revolution: Fidel Castro declares himself at war with Cuban President Fulgencio Batista. Date: April 5, 1956 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 5 📅 Events on this day in 1956 📅 On This Day (Today)