Births on May 17

Bob Saget

Born on May 17, 1956

Bob Saget, American comedian, actor, and television host

Robert Lane Saget (May 17, 1956 – January 9, 2022) was an American actor, stand-up comedian, and television host. His acting roles included Danny Tanner on the ABC sitcom Full House (1987–1995) its Netflix sequel Fuller House (2016–2020), and the voice of narrator Ted Mosby on the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother (2005–2014). He hosted America's Funniest Home Videos from its creation in 1989 until 1997.

Saget was also known for his adult-oriented stand-up comedy, and his 2014 album That's What I'm Talkin' About was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album.

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Events on 1956

26 Jul

Suez Crisis
Following the World Bank's refusal to fund building the Aswan Dam, Egyptian leader Gamal Abdel Nasser nationalizes the Suez Canal, sparking international condemnation.
17 Oct

Bobby Fischer
Donald Byrne and Bobby Fischer play a famous chess game called The Game of the Century. Fischer beat Byrne and wins a Brilliancy prize.
23 Oct

Hungarian Revolution of 1956
Thousands of Hungarians protest against the government and Soviet occupation. (The Hungarian Revolution is crushed on November 4).
4 Nov

Hungarian Revolution of 1956
Soviet troops enter Hungary to end the Hungarian revolution against the Soviet Union, that started on October 23. Thousands are killed, more are wounded, and nearly a quarter million leave the country.
12 Nov

Sudan
Morocco, Sudan and Tunisia join the United Nations.

Births on May 17

Bob Saget

Born on May 17, 1956

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Events on 1956

Suez Crisis

Bobby Fischer

Hungarian Revolution of 1956

Hungarian Revolution of 1956

Sudan