On This Day

What Happened on May 18, 1956

Historical Events

  • Hungarian party leader Matyas Rákosi enforces his own policy

Sports record brokenBaseball Record

Mickey Mantle hits HR from both sides of plate for record 3rd time

Baseball Legend Mickey Mantle
Baseball Legend
Mickey Mantle
  • Queen Juliana opens Rembrandt fairs in Amsterdam

Famous Birthdays

  • Naomichi 'Joe' Ozaki, Japanese golfer (32 Japan Tour titles), born in Tekushima, Japan

Famous Deaths

  • Maurice Tate, English cricket all-rounder (39 Tests, 155 wickets, 1 x 100, 5 x 50), dies at 60
1956 Highlights

About May 18, 1956

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 64 years, 9 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus