Birthday Report for July 9th, 1956 |
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Events of the Month for Tom Hanks |
When Tom Hanks entered the world, these stories made the front page of the nation's newspapers: West Germany officially reinstates military service. Several members of the Supreme Soviet travel to London to observe British culture and political institutions. Meanwhile, Great Britain's House of Lords rejects legislation from the House of Commons that bans the death penalty. In other news, Pakistan requests that the United States establish a food bank to combat widespread famine in Asia. President Eisenhower returnes to the White House after minor surgery. Billie Holiday's "Lady Sings the Blues" is published in the United States. |
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Entertainment News for the year Tom Hanks was born |
| Audiences were applauding these developments in the entertainment industry when Tom Hanks was an infant. It's the birth of The King, Elvis hits the music scene with his first number one song Heartbreak Hotel, his songs Don't Be Popular Music when Tom Hanks was born., Hound Dog and Love Me Tender also make it to the tops of the charts this year. My Fair Lady premieres on Broadway starring Julie Andrews and Rex Harrison for a record breaking run. |
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Popular music for the year Tim Hanks was born. |
| When Tom Hanks was rocking in a cradle, these songs were topping the music charts: Back in 1956, the popular songs were: Allegheny performed by Patti Page; Don't Be Cruel performed by Elvis Presley; Heartbreak Hotel sung by Elvis Presley; as well as Hot Diggity by Perry Como. Also topping the musical charts: Lisbon Antigua by Nelson Riddle; Que Sera, Sera by Doris Day; Rock and Roll Waltz by Kay Starr; and the ever popular The Great Pretender by The Platters. |
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| Movie News for the year Tom Hanks was born. |
| While Tom Hanks was discovering how to stand up, The Academy gave a standing ovation to these movies and actors: 'Around the World in 80 Days'- Produced by Michael Todd won the Best Movie Academy Award in 1956. Also this year, the Academy Award for Best Actor went to Yul Brenner for his role in 'The King and I' and the Best Actress Award went to Ingrid Bergman for her role in 'Anastasia'. |
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