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August 01, 1956 was the 214th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 01, 1956 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 01, 1956, who was born and died on August 01, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 01, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day), movies (e.g. Canyon River, directed by Harmon Jones), TV series (e.g. Man Against Crime) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 1st, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 01, 1956?
- August 01, 1956: What happened on that day?
- August 01, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 01, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 01, 1956?
- August 01, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 01, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
- August 01, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 01, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- August 01, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 01, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 01, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 01, 1956?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 01, 1956?
- Who was the Pope on August 01, 1956?
What day of the week was August 01, 1956?
August 01, 1956 was a Wednesday and it was the 214th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 01, 1956 can also be written as 8/1/1956 in the US and as 1/8/1956 in UK and Europe.
August 01, 1956: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 01, 1956:
- Krcr tv channel 7 in redding-chico, ca (abc) begins broadcasting
August 01, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 01, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Monkey personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 1st, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 01, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 01, 1956 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 1956 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on August 01, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 12:38 am and setting at 04:46 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 22, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Aug 21, 1956.
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Who was born on August 01, 1956?
Famous people born on August 01, 1956:
- Tom Leykis
American radio personality.
- Freda Warrington
British author known for her fantasy novels.
- Doug Burgum
Co-founder of Great Plains Software and former CEO of SuccessFactors.
- Ku Ok-hee
South korean golfer (d. 2013).
- Lewis Smith
American actor.
- Philip Goldberg
- Steve Green
- Francesco Maria Amoruso
- Emanuela Menuzzo
- Carlos Roberto Massa
- Sofia Corban
- Becky Dorsey
- Giuseppe Esposito
Whose famous birthday is on August 1st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 1st:
![Jason Momoa]()
Jason MomoaJason momoa is an american actor known for his roles as khal drogo in game of thrones and aquaman in the dc extended universe.
![Sam Mendes]()
Sam MendesBritish film and stage director.
![Meena Kumari]()
Meena KumariIndian actress in film (d. 1972).
![Giancarlo Giannini]()
Giancarlo GianniniHe is an italian actor with sad eyes, and the tragicomic hero of many wertmuller films.
![Chuck D]()
Chuck DAmerican rapper and producer (public enemy the bomb squad, confrontation camp).
![Demián Bichir]()
Demián BichirMexican-american producer and actor.
![Nathalie Delon]()
Nathalie DelonNathalie delon was a french actress known for her roles in films such as le samouraï and the sicilian clan.
![David Wain]()
David WainAmerican screenwriter and actor.
![Geoffrey Holder]()
Geoffrey HolderBrazilian actor, choreographer, director, and dancer.
![Kris Holden-Ried]()
Kris Holden-RiedCanadian actor.
August 01, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 67 years 8 months old,
or 812 months and 15 days old,
or 3532 weeks and 6 days old,
or 24730 days old,
if you were born on August 01, 1956.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 01, 1956?
There are 107 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 1st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 1956?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 01, 1956.
August 01, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 01, 1956:
- Pietro Dalle Vedove
- Harry E. Aitken
- Antonio Alberti
- Romeo Campanini
- Josef Taurer
- Giacomo Zuffi
What famous deaths happened on August 1st?
Famous deaths on August 1st:
![Wilford Brimley]()
Wilford BrimleyWilford brimley was an american actor known for his roles in cocoon, the thing, and the natural.
![Frances Farmer]()
Frances FarmerAmerican actress and "miss sex appeal of 1937" leading lady.
![Cilla Black]()
Cilla BlackBritish tv host and singer.
![Eva Bartok]()
Eva BartokHungarian-english actress (d. 1998).
![Strother Martin]()
Strother MartinAmerican actor, who plays western characters with grizzled accents.
![Florence Eldridge]()
Florence EldridgeBroadway actress, the swan, dies at 86.
![Pola Negri]()
Pola NegriPolish-american actress.
![Bal Gangadhar Tilak]()
Bal Gangadhar TilakIndian leader of the indian nationalist party (born 1856).
- Corazon Aquino
Aristocratic filipino family.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 1st
August 01, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 01, 1956:
- Orthodox Christianity - Procession of the Cross
- Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago - Emancipation Day
- St. Pellegrini/Peregrinus
- Angola - Armed Forces Day
- Switzerland - National Day
- Benin - National Day
- Sts. Faith, Hope, and Charity (sisters).
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Ethelwolf
- Yorkshire, United Kingdom - Yorkshire Day
- People's Republic of China - Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Liberation Army
Observances on August 01, 1956:
- World Breastfeeding Week, 1-7 August [WHO]
August 01, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 01, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 30th and August 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 01, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 1956 was Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.
August 01, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 01, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Doris Day - Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)
August 01, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 01, 1956 was Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.
August 01, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 01, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Doris Day - Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera)
- Teenagers featuring Frankie Lymon - Why Do Fools Fall In Love
- Tony Martin - Walk Hand In Hand
- Teresa Brewer - Sweet Old-Fashioned Girl
- Elvis Presley - Heartbreak Hotel
August 01, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 01, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Canyon River
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Harmon Jones
Starring: George Montgomery, Marcia Henderson, Peter Graves, Richard Eyer
Bigger Than Life
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Nicholas Ray
Starring: James Mason, Barbara Rush, Walter Matthau, Robert F. Simon
Country: United States of America
Earth vs. the Flying Saucers
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Fred F. Sears
Starring: Hugh Marlowe, Joan Taylor, Donald Curtis, Morris Ankrum
Country: United States of America
Storm Center
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Daniel Taradash
Starring: Bette Davis, Brian Keith, Kim Hunter, Paul Kelly
Walk the Proud Land
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Jesse Hibbs
Starring: Audie Murphy, Anne Bancroft, Pat Crowley, Charles Drake
August 01, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 01, 1956 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Man Against Crime
Release year: 1956
Opportunity Knocks
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Donald Petrie
Adventure Theater
Release year: 1956
Panorama
Release year: 1956
Lui e lei
Release year: 1956
August 01, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 01, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Bay Window Bohemia
By: Oscar Lewis
Bay Window Bohemia: The Brilliang Artistic World Of Gaslit San Fr by Lewis, Oscar
The Birth Of Britain
By: Winston S. Churchill
The Birth of Britain is the opening volume of A History of the English Speaking Peoples by Winston Churchill, the four-volume book that has been immensely popular and easy to read.
Profiles In Courage
By: John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy's Profiles in Courage was written in 1955 by the junior senator of Massachusetts. It served as a clear call to all Americans.
Don'T Go Near The Water
By: William Brinkley
This novel is both a charming entertainment farce and a gentle love story. It takes place on a remote Pacific island in the final days of World War II.
Comfort Me With Apples
By: Peter De Vries
An hilarious novel about teenage pretensions, adult delusions by Chick Swallow (New York Times)
Who was the US President on August 01, 1956?
On August 01, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 01, 1956?
On August 01, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 01, 1956?
On August 01, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 1st?
August 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 1st, such as:
- 2018 - After workers strike over ticketing changes, the eiffel tower in paris is shut down.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: a blast at a shia mosque in herat in afghanistan kills at most 29 people and injures many more.
- 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the taliban claim responsibility for the truck bombing at a military base in kabul.
What happened in 1956?
1956 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Elvis Presley records his version of Blue Suede Shoes
- KRMA TV channel 6 in Denver, CO (PBS) begins broadcasting
- KTXS TV channel 12 in Sweetwater-Abilene, TX (ABC) begins broadcasting
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What was the calendar for August 1956?
August 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
