Timeline May 1956

Events in May 1956 3

• 1872 – 1956 Max Beerbohm (1872-1956) Died 20 May 1956, aged 83 English essayist, caricaturist, and parodist known for his wit and the novel Zuleika Dobson. He spent much of his later life in Rapallo, Italy, and was knighted shortly before his death. He died in Rapallo at age 83.
• 1956 Chuck Berry releases Roll Over Beethoven Rock and roll anthem A declaration that rock and roll had arrived.
• 1956 – present Sean Kelly The King of the Classics One of the most versatile riders; won Paris-Nice seven times in a row.