Historical Events
Cannes Film Festival
9th Cannes Film Festival: "The Silent World" directed by Jacques Cousteau and Louis Malle wins the Palme d'Or
Jacques Cousteau
- French government sends 50,000 reservists to Algeria
- KFSN TV channel 30 in Fresno, CA (ABC/CBS) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Bakithi Kumalo, South African session and touring bassist, and composer (Paul Simon - "Graceland"; "Call Me Al"; Mickey Hart's Planet Drum; Harry Belafonte), born in Alexandra, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Vladislav Listyev, Russian television anchor and journalist (d. 1995)
1956 Highlights
About May 10, 1956
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 5 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus
