Births on April 9

Vahur Sova

Born on April 9, 1956

Vahur Sova, Estonian architect

Vahur Sova (born 9 April 1956, in Suure-Jaani) is an Estonian architect.

Vahur Sova studied in the Tallinn Art University (today's Estonian Academy of Arts) in the department of architecture. He graduated from the institute in 1992.

Vahur Sova works in the architectural bureau Teigar ja Sova Arhitektid OÜ.

Major part of works by Vahur Sova are single-family homes. Notable public buildings by Vahur Sova are the Zeppelin Center in Tartu and the Pargi kindergarten in Viimsi. Vahur Sova is a member of the Union of Estonian Architects.

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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 April 9

Vahur Sova

Born on April 9, 1956

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Events on 1956

Suez Crisis

Bobby Fischer

Hungarian Revolution of 1956

Hungarian Revolution of 1956

Sudan