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Born in 1956: Brazil

This was Brazil in 1956. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Brazil like in 1956?

Here is what Brazil was like in 1956. On TV: “Alô, Doçura!”. In the news: Juscelino Kubitschek takes office. 1956 was also the Year of the Fire Monkey, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1956.

On TV

  • Alô, Doçura! · TV Tupi · series
  • Repórter Esso (TV news) · TV Tupi · news (1952-04-10)
  • TV de Vanguarda · TV Tupi · drama (1952-08-17)

Cars

  • 27 years of the Fusca · Volkswagen
  • The Fusca leads the way · Volkswagen
  • Romi-Isetta, the bubble car · Romi

Phones and gadgets

  • The waiting list for a phone line · Companhia Telefônica Brasileira (CTB)
  • Black-and-white Philco TVs · Philco
  • Radio, TV and record player in one · Semp

Fashion

  • Alceu Penna's "Garotas" · O Cruzeiro magazine
  • Synthetic fabrics · Rhodia

Sports

  • 1 Olympic medal for Brazil in Melbourne · 1956 Summer Olympics: 1 gold
  • Olympic gold for Adhemar Ferreira da Silva · 1956 Summer Olympics, Melbourne: triple jump (1956-11-27)

In the news

  • Juscelino Kubitschek takes office (1956-01-31)
  • Steelmaker Usiminas is founded (1956-04-25)
  • Students clash with police over tram fares (1956-05-30)
  • Romi starts making the Isetta car (1956-09-05)
  • Pelé, 15, scores on his Santos debut (1956-09-07)
  • Law to move the capital to Brasília is signed (1956-09-19)
  • Adhemar Ferreira da Silva wins Olympic gold again (1956-11-27)

1956: the Year of the Fire Monkey

People born from about 4 February 1956 to 3 February 1957 share the Monkey as their year animal, with the Fire element: cleverness and playfulness with warmth and passion. Those born earlier in January belong to the Wood Goat year.

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Frequently asked questions

What was Brazil like in 1956?

Here is what Brazil was like in 1956. On TV: “Alô, Doçura!”. In the news: Juscelino Kubitschek takes office. 1956 was also the Year of the Fire Monkey, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1956.

What animal year was 1956?

1956 was the Year of the Fire Monkey, from about 4 February 1956 to 3 February 1957. People born in January 1956 belong to the Wood Goat year.

How old is someone born in 1956?

Someone born in 1956 turns 70 in 2026.

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Last updated October 27, 2026