1956 (AD 1956) Historical Timeline & Archive

Notable Figures in 1956 (AD 1956) (13)

• A. A. Milne (Died: 1956-01-31) — Celebrated English author, famed for Winnie-the-Pooh and children's literature.
• Alan Davis (Born: 1956-06-18) — English comic book writer and artist known for Captain Britain and X-Men work.
• Alan Eustace (Born: 1956-12-19) — Pioneering computer scientist known for his work at Google and record-breaking space dive.
• B. R. Ambedkar (Died: 1956-12-06) — Pioneering jurist, economist, and social reformer who shaped modern India.
• Babe Didrikson Zaharias (Died: 1956-09-27) — Versatile American athlete, celebrated for dominance in golf, basketball, and track.
• Bertolt Brecht (Died: 1956-08-14) — Pioneering German playwright and poet, master of epic theatre techniques.
• Carrie Fisher (Born: 1956-10-21) — Iconic actress and writer, best known for Princess Leia in Star Wars.
• Irène Joliot-Curie (Died: 1956-03-17) — Pioneering chemist and physicist known for discovering induced radioactivity with her husband.
• Jackson Pollock (Died: 1956-08-11) — Pioneering Abstract Expressionist known for his revolutionary 'drip technique' painting.
• Mani Ratnam (Born: 1956-06-02) — A celebrated Indian filmmaker known for his unique style across Tamil, Hindi, and South Indian cinema.
• Sela Ward (Born: 1956-07-11) — American actress known for roles in 'Sisters,' 'Once and Again,' and 'CSI: NY.'
• Theresa May (Born: 1956-10-01) — British politician who served as Prime Minister (2016-2019) and Home Secretary.
• Tom Hanks (Born: 1956-07-09) — Enduring American cultural icon celebrated for comedic and dramatic depth.