Monday October 01, 1956: on this day

October 01, 1956 was the 275th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Monday.

Is October 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 October 01, 1956, who was born and died on October 01, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 01, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day), movies (e.g. Giant, directed by George Stevens), TV series (e.g. The Adventures Of Hiram Holliday) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 1st, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 01, 1956?


October 01, 1956 was a Monday and it was the 275th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 01, 1956 can also be written as 10/1/1956 in the US and as 1/10/1956 in UK and Europe.

October 01, 1956 in October 1956 calendar

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October 01, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 01, 1956:

  • Zestienhoven airport at rotterdam official opens
  • Johnny heckmann rides seven winners at chicago hawthorne horse track.

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October 01, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 1st is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 01, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 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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Discover the planets positions on October 1st, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 01, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 01, 1956 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 01, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 03:52 am and setting at 05:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 20, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Oct 19, 1956.

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Who was born on October 01, 1956?


Famous people born on October 01, 1956:

  • Christiona May

    Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

  • Theresa May

    Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2016 to 2019.

  • Timoty O'Brien

    Pulitzer Prize-winning American journalist and author.

  • Andrus Ansip

    Estonian politician and engineer 15th prime minister of estonia.

  • Len Brown

    Len Brown is a New Zealand politician who served as the Mayor of Auckland.

  • Clayton Lewis

    Known for his work in human-computer interaction.

  • Sylvain Kassap

    French jazz musician (clarinet, saxophone) and composer.

  • Leslie Burr-Howard

    Equestrian show jumping (1996 olympics - silver medalist).

  • Tara Buckman
  • Charalambos Holidis
  • Terje Krokstad
  • Maurizio Nalin
  • Gina Haspel

Whose famous birthday is on October 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 1st:

  • Jimmy Carter
    Jimmy Carter

    American politician and 39th president of united states, was sworn in on 1/20/1977.

  • Brie Larson
    Brie Larson

    Brie larson is a highly acclaimed movie actress known for her roles in films such as 'room' and 'captain marvel'.

  • Zach Galifianakis
    Zach Galifianakis

    Zach galifianakis is an american comedian and actor known for his roles in the hangover movie series and his comedic talk show between two...

  • Hakeem Kae-Kazim
    Hakeem Kae-Kazim

    Nigerian-born actor known for his roles in various films and TV series.

  • Julie Andrews
    Julie Andrews

    British-american singer and actress with a four-octave range.

  • Jeane Manson
    Jeane Manson

    American singer, model, and actress living in france.

  • Philippe Noiret
    Philippe Noiret

    French actor, both on tv and in film.

  • Matthew Daddario
    Matthew Daddario

    Matthew daddario is a tv actor known for his role as alec lightwood in the tv series shadowhunters.

  • Stella Stevens
    Stella Stevens

    Stella stevens is an american actress, known for her roles in films such as 'the poseidon adventure' and 'the nutty professor'.

  • Randy Quaid
    Randy Quaid

    Randy quaid is an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'national lampoon's vacation' and 'independence day'.

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October 01, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 67 years 6 months old,

or 810 months and 22 days old,

or 3525 weeks and 1 day old,

or 24676 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 01, 1956?

There are 161 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 01, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 01, 1956.

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October 01, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 01, 1956:

  • Stan Ockers

    Belgian world champion cyclist (1955), is killed at 36.

  • Aleksej Denisovič Dikij
  • Carlo H. De’ Medici
  • Anthony Williamsen

What famous deaths happened on October 1st?

Famous deaths on October 1st:

  • Giuliano Gemma
    Giuliano Gemma

    Giuliano gemma was an italian actor known for his roles in spaghetti western films such as a pistol for ringo and day of anger.

  • Richard Avedon

    American photographer, best known for his commercial fashion photography and portraits that have an immediate emotional impact.

  • Gamble Rogers

    Award-winning investigative journalist known for his in-depth reporting.

  • Idonia Glaser

    Renowned biologist known for her work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Fount Leakey

    Known for significant fossil discoveries in Africa.

  • Loui Leakey

    Renowned for discoveries of early human fossils in East Africa.

  • Dierre Corneille

    French playwright who is considered one of the founders of French tragedy and a pioneer of the Neoclassical movement in theater.

  • Spyridon Marinatos

    Renowned Greek archaeologist known for his excavations at Akrotiri on the island of Santorini.

  • Pavle Vuisić

    Renowned Serbian playwright and screenwriter.

  • Reathel Bean

    Former MLB pitcher known for his successful career with the Boston Red Sox.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 1st

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October 01, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 01, 1956:

  • Singapore - Children's Day
  • Also see October 1 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • World Vegetarian Day
  • French Republican Calendar - Cuve (Barrel) Day, tenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Tuvalu - Independence Day (from Gilbert Islands (Kiribati), 1975)
  • San Marino - two Captains Regent, elected by parliament, take office for six months.
  • Nigeria - Independence Day (from Britain, 1960)
  • People's Republic of China - National Day (1949)
  • RC Church - Feast days of Saint ThTrFse de Lisieux; formerly of Saint Bavo and Saint Remigius
  • Republic of Cyprus - Independence Day (from Britain, 1960)

Observances on October 01, 1956:

  • International Day of Older Persons
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October 01, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 01, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 1st and October 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 01, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 01, 1956 was Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.

October 01, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 01, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 1st and October 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)

October 01, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 01, 1956 was A Woman In Love by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.

October 01, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 01, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 1st and October 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - A Woman In Love
  2. - Lay Down Your Arms
  3. - Hound Dog
  4. - Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera)
  5. - Giddy-Up-A-Ding-Dong

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October 01, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 01, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Giant

Giant

Release year: 1956

Directed by: George Stevens

Starring: Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, James Dean, Carroll Baker

Country: United States of America

Between Heaven and Hell

Between Heaven and Hell

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Richard Fleischer

Starring: Robert Wagner, Terry Moore, Broderick Crawford, Buddy Ebsen

Pillars of the Sky

Pillars of the Sky

Release year: 1956

Directed by: George Marshall

Starring: Jeff Chandler, Dorothy Malone, Ward Bond, Keith Andes

The Ten Commandments

The Ten Commandments

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Cecil B. DeMille

Starring: Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner, Anne Baxter, Edward G. Robinson

Country: United States of America

Tension at Table Rock

Tension at Table Rock

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Charles Marquis Warren

Starring: Richard Egan, Dorothy Malone, Cameron Mitchell, Billy Chapin

October 01, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

The Adventures of Hiram Holliday

The Adventures of Hiram Holliday

Release year: 1956

Starring: Wally Cox, Ainslie Pryor

Country: United States of America

David Copperfield

David Copperfield

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Delbert Mann

Bouquet de joie

Bouquet de joie

Release year: 1956

Noah's Ark

Noah's Ark

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Diane Paloma Eskenazi

The Adventures of Sir Lancelot

The Adventures of Sir Lancelot

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Anthony Squire

Starring: William Russell, Cyril Smith, Ronald Leigh-Hunt, Robert Scroggins

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

October 01, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 01, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Loving Couple by Virginia Rowans

The Loving Couple

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"THE LOVING COPLE: HIS STORY BY VIRGINIA ROWANS, AUTHOR OF THE "HOUSE PARTY" He stepped out of pajamas and hung them with great care. Then he opened the bathroom door and began to stalk---silent.

The Nun'S Story by Kathryn Hulme

The Nun'S Story

By:

The story of the nun

The Rosemary Tree by Elizabeth Goudge

The Rosemary Tree

By:

"It wasn't for her to criticize Almighty God's ways; if He wanted to go to all that bother over the millions and millions of snowflakes, or their intricate designs, then it was His will.

The Mandarins by Simone de Beauvoir

The Mandarins

By:

"Salty and frank. Realistic." San Francisco Chronicle Simone de Beauvoir, author of The Mandarins, takes a frank look at Parisian intellectual society towards the end World.

The Birth Of Britain by Winston S. Churchill

The Birth Of Britain

By:

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.

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Who was the US President on October 01, 1956?

On October 01, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 01, 1956?

On October 01, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 01, 1956?

On October 01, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 1st?

October 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of October. 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 October 1st, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 eastern euphrates missile strike by iran: iran launches six ballistic missiles from its territory at isil targets in eastern syria near the euphrates river valley. this is in response to the ahvaz military parade.
  • 2017 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: houthi forces claim that they have taken down an american mq-9 reaper drone above the yemeni capital sana'a. saba news agency footage appears to show people gathered around the aircraft's wreckage.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war: houthi forces launch rockets that reportedly hit hsv-2 swift, which is a military vessel belonging the united arab emirates navy. it was reportedly destroyed off the coast yemen near the strategically important port of mokha in the red sea. (reuters),

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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 October 1956?

October 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

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Monday October 1, 1956