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Born in 1956: Spain

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

What was Spain like in 1956?

Here is what Spain was like in 1956. The biggest song was “Campanera”. On TV: “TVE begins regular broadcasts”. In the news: State of emergency after university unrest. 1956 was also the Year of the Fire Monkey, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1956.

Songs

  • Campanera · Joselito
  • Torre de arena · Marifé de Triana
  • Lisboa antigua · Gloria Lasso
  • Las campanas de Linares · Rafael Farina
  • El huerfanito · Antonio Machín

On TV

  • TVE begins regular broadcasts · TVE · the start of Spanish TV

Cars

  • Pegaso Z-102 sports car · ENASA (Pegaso)
  • SEAT 1400, the first SEAT · SEAT
  • Biscúter microcar · Autonacional
  • Spain's best-selling car: SEAT 1400 A · SEAT

Snacks and ice creams

  • Cola Cao on the radio · Nutrexpa
  • Facundo nuts and seeds · Facundo
  • La Casera · Fizzy gaseosa
  • Kas orange soda · Kas

Phones and gadgets

  • The 5523-EZ dial phone · Telefónica (CTNE)
  • Television arrives: TVE · Televisión Española (1956-10-28)

Fashion

  • Pertegaz goes international · Manuel Pertegaz
  • Madrid haute couture · Hollywood in Madrid
  • The bikini reaches Benidorm · Beachwear

Sports

  • Real Madrid are league champions · 1956–57 La Liga
  • Real Madrid win the European Cup · 1956 European Cup final (1956-06-13)

In the news

  • State of emergency after university unrest (1956-02-10)
  • Record cold in Castellón (1956-02-11)
  • Morocco becomes independent from Spain (1956-04-07)
  • Real Madrid win the first European Cup (1956-06-13)
  • Televisión Española starts broadcasting (1956-10-28)

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 Spain like in 1956?

Here is what Spain was like in 1956. The biggest song was “Campanera”. On TV: “TVE begins regular broadcasts”. In the news: State of emergency after university unrest. 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 was the No. 1 song in Spain in 1956?

“Campanera” was the biggest song of 1956 in Spain.

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.

How can I see the exact day I was born?

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Last updated October 28, 2026