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Born in 1956: Netherlands

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

What was Netherlands like in 1956?

Here is what Netherlands was like in 1956. In the news: First TV news bulletin. 1956 was also the Year of the Fire Monkey, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 1956.

Cars

  • Volkswagen bus (T1) · Volkswagen

Snacks and ice creams

  • Venz chocolate sprinkles · Ibbeltje ads
  • Mentos · Van Melle
  • Unox Smac · Tinned luncheon meat
  • Bolletje rusks · "Ik wil Bolletje!"

Phones and gadgets

  • TV is here to stay, and you pay for it

Fashion

  • Traditional costume · Still worn every day
  • Nozems · Jeans, leather jacket, quiff

Sports

  • Ajax are Dutch football champions · 1956–57 Eredivisie
  • Netherlands boycott the Melbourne Olympics · 1956 Summer Olympics
  • Five skaters finish the Elfstedentocht arm in arm · 11th Elfstedentocht (1956-02-14)

Popular baby names

  • Johannes · Boys
  • Maria · Girls
  • Jan · Boys
  • Johanna · Girls
  • Anna · Girls
  • Cornelis · Boys

In the news

  • First TV news bulletin (1956-01-05)
  • A bitter Elfstedentocht and deadly cold (1956-02-14)
  • Dwingeloo radio telescope opens (1956-04-15)
  • National Monument on the Dam unveiled (1956-05-04)
  • Married women gain legal capacity (1956-06-14)
  • 'Frisdrank' is born (1956-08-18)
  • The Eredivisie kicks off (1956-09-02)
  • Jet fighter crashes in Eindhoven (1956-09-22)

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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What was Netherlands like in 1956?

Here is what Netherlands was like in 1956. In the news: First TV news bulletin. 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.

What were popular baby names in Netherlands in 1956?

Popular names included Johannes, Maria, Jan, and Johanna.

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 27, 2026