Bo Derek is an American actress and model. She began her career as a child model before deciding to pursue acting on the advice of a talent agent she met through actress Ann-Margret, who was acquainted with her parents. In 1972, she was cast in the romantic drama film Once Upon a Love (1973), which was directed by her first husband John Derek and eventually released as Fantasies in 1981. Her breakthrough performance came in the romantic comedy film 10 (1979), which cemented her status as a sex icon and mainstream celebrity. The role earned her a Golden Globe Award nomination for New Star of the Year – Actress.

Historical Context for November 20, 1956

In 1956, the world population was approximately 2,795,409,994 people^[†]

Headlines from November 20, 1956

U.S. URGED TO SET A COLLEGE POLICY; President's Committee Cites the Need for Expansion at the Higher Level U.S. URGED TO SET EDUCATION POLICY Calls for 'Action' Financing a Problem

MOST HUNGARIANS CONTINUE STRIKE; Government's Order Defied --Reports of Defections by Soviet Troops Rise MOST HUNGARIANS CONTINUE STRIKE Military Control Shared Rebels Fire on Both Sides Shortages Intensify Tie-up

Eden Is Exhausted; Drops Engagements; EDEN EXHAUSTED; WILL TAKE A REST Eden Has Worked Long Hours

CAPITAL STUDIES HELP TO MIDEAST; State Department Aides Say Money Is Available Now to Buttress Peace Moves Jordan Plan Restudied CAPITAL WEIGHS HELP TO MIDEAST Diplomats Are Skeptical

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Historical Context for November 20, 1956