Today in History for 5th November 1956

Historical Events

Events 1 - 4 of 4

- Britain & France land forces in Egypt
- Dutch Communist Party office of Felix Meritis seized
- Israel liberates Sharm-el-Sheikh, reopening Gulf of Aqaba
- Pope Pius XII publishes encyclical Datis nuperrime

Famous Birthdays

Birthdays 1 - 2 of 2

- Mike Score, Liverpool England, rock guitarist (Flock Of Seagulls)
- Rob Fisher, Bath England, rock keyboardist (Naked Eyes)

Famous Deaths

Deaths 1 - 2 of 2

- Art Tatum, American musician (b. 1909)
- Art Tatum, black pianist, dies at 46 in Los Angeles

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