About May 1, 1956
May 1, 1956 is the 122nd day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 244 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.
You can browse the full year 1956 calendar in case you need it.
A person born on this day will be 68 years old today. (Assuming this person is still alive and kicking)
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Taurus is the sun sign of a person born on this day. Emerald is the modern birthstone for this month. Sapphire is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
Monkey is the mythical animal and Fire is the element for a person born on this day if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology (or Chinese zodiac).
What Happened On May 1, 1956
- 1956 –A doctor in Japan reports an “epidemic of an unknown disease of the central nervous system”, marking the official discovery of Minamata disease.
- 1956 –The polio vaccine developed by Jonas Salk is made available to the public.
Who Were Born On May 1, 1956?
- 1956 –Catherine Frot, French actress
- 1956 –Phil Foglio, American cartoonist and comic book artist
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