March 1956

Thursday 01:

Samuel Alphonsus Stritch, is appointed Pro-Perfect of the Propagation of Faith and thus becomes the first American member of the Roman Curia.

Friday 02:

Morocco declares its independence from France.

Monday 05:

Ernie Terrell becomes the WBA world heavyweight champion, beating Eddie Machen.

Monday 12:

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closes above 500 for the first time (500.24)

Thursday 15:

The Broadway musical My Fair Lady opens in New York City.

Friday 16:

1956 - St. Urho's Day is first celebrated.

Tuesday 20:

1956 – Tunisia gains independence from France.

Friday 23:

Pakistan becomes the first Islamic republic in the world.