The 1956 Wimbledon Championships took place on the outdoor grass courts at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom. The tournament was held from Monday 25 June until Saturday 7 July 1956. It was the 70th staging of the Wimbledon Championships, and the third Grand Slam tennis event of 1956. Lew Hoad and Shirley Fry won the singles titles. Wimbledon 1956: June 25 – July 7, 1956 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Men's singles: Lew Hoad — 3rd major title. Women's singles: Shirley Fry — 2nd major title. Wiki link