Saturday August 04, 1956: on this day

August 04, 1956 was the 217th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 04, 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 04, 1956, who was born and died on August 04, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 04, 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 4th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 04, 1956?


August 04, 1956 was a Saturday and it was the 217th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 04, 1956 can also be written as 8/4/1956 in the US and as 4/8/1956 in UK and Europe.

August 04, 1956 in August 1956 calendar

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August 04, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 04, 1956:

  • Elvis presley releases hound dog
  • Indonesia says it will not pay debts to the netherlands

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August 04, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 4th 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 04, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 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 August 4th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 04, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 04, 1956 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 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 04, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:39 am and setting at 07:18 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 04, 1956?


Famous people born on August 04, 1956:

  • Meg Whitman

    Former CEO of eBay and Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

  • Gerry Cooney

    Gerry Cooney was a professional boxer known for his powerful punches.

  • Alain Passard
  • Steve Hunt
  • Joni Huntley
  • Allison Jolly
  • Giovanni Burtone
  • Steve Mann
  • Luigi Negri
  • Lee Mun-gyu
  • Márta Egervári
  • Tonning Hammer

Whose famous birthday is on August 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 4th:

  • Barack Obama
    Barack Obama

    American president elected in 2008.

  • Meghan Markle
    Meghan Markle

    Meghan markle is a former american actress who became the duchess of sussex after marrying prince harry in 2018.

  • Dylan Sprouse
    Dylan Sprouse

    Dylan sprouse is an american actor known for his role as zack martin on the disney channel series the suite life of zack & cody.

  • Cole Sprouse
    Cole Sprouse

    Cole sprouse is an american actor known for his role as jughead jones on the tv show riverdale.

  • Billy Bob Thornton
    Billy Bob Thornton

    Billy bob thornton is an american actor, filmmaker, and musician known for his roles in films such as sling blade and monster's ball.

  • Dolores del Rio
    Dolores del Rio

    Dolores del rio was a mexican actress known for her beauty and talent, and for being one of the first latin american actresses to achieve...

  • Louis Armstrong
    Louis Armstrong

    American jazz trumpeter.

  • Daniel Dae Kim
    Daniel Dae Kim

    Daniel dae kim is an american actor known for his roles in tv series such as lost and hawaii five-0.

  • Marques Houston
    Marques Houston

    Marques houston is an american actor and r&b singer, best known for his role as roger evans in the television show sister, sister and for...

  • Kishore Kumar
    Kishore Kumar

    Indian singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and director (b. 1929).

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August 04, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 67 years 7 months old,

or 811 months and 24 days old,

or 3529 weeks and 5 days old,

or 24708 days old,

if you were born on August 04, 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 04, 1956?

There are 129 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 4th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 04, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 04, 1956.

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August 04, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 04, 1956:

  • Grigorij Abramovič Šajn

What famous deaths happened on August 4th?

Famous deaths on August 4th:

  • Pearl White
    Pearl White

    Pearl white was an american silent film actress best known for her work in serial films, particularly in 'the perils of pauline'.

  • Victor Mature
    Victor Mature

    American actor.

  • Melvyn Douglas
    Melvyn Douglas

    Melvyn Douglas was a talented actor known for his roles in film and television.

  • Mary Miles Minter
    Mary Miles Minter

    Silent screen star dies of heart failure at the age of 82.

  • Zee Zeev Jabotinsky

    Prominent Zionist leader and founder of the Revisionist Zionist movement.

  • Elysian Kistler

    Renowned for contributions to the study of galaxies and dark matter.

  • Hanz Christian Andersen

    Famous Danish author best known for his fairy tales like The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling.

  • Frimy D'Orsay

    French painter known for his landscapes and portraits.

  • Briena Svedberg

    Known for her work in physical chemistry and the development of the Svedberg equation.

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August 04, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 04, 1956:

  • Ancient Egypt - Jubilation of the Heart of Re
  • El Salvador - Transfiguration Bank Holiday
  • Cook Islands - Constitution Day (celebrations begin on the last Friday in July and last up to 2 weeks.)
  • Burkina Faso - Anniversary of the Revolution
  • St. Luanus/Lugid
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Saint John Vianney, the patron saint of priests
  • St. Dominic
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August 04, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 04, 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 04, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 04, 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 04, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 04, 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:

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

August 04, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 04, 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 04, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 04, 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:

  1. - Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera)
  2. - Why Do Fools Fall In Love
  3. - Walk Hand In Hand
  4. - Sweet Old-Fashioned Girl
  5. - Heartbreak Hotel

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August 04, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 04, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Canyon River

Canyon River

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Harmon Jones

Starring: George Montgomery, Marcia Henderson, Peter Graves, Richard Eyer

Bigger Than Life

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

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

Storm Center

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Daniel Taradash

Starring: Bette Davis, Brian Keith, Kim Hunter, Paul Kelly

Walk the Proud Land

Walk the Proud Land

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Jesse Hibbs

Starring: Audie Murphy, Anne Bancroft, Pat Crowley, Charles Drake

August 04, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 04, 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

Man Against Crime

Release year: 1956

Opportunity Knocks

Opportunity Knocks

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Donald Petrie

Adventure Theater

Adventure Theater

Release year: 1956

Panorama

Panorama

Release year: 1956

Lui e lei

Lui e lei

Release year: 1956

August 04, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 04, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Ninth Wave by Eugene Burdick

The Ninth Wave

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How To Live 365 Days A Year by John A. Schindler

How To Live 365 Days A Year

By:

How to Live 365 days a Year is a classic self-help book that has sold over 1 million copies. It has been translated into 13 different languages.

A Single Pebble by John Hersey

A Single Pebble

By:

An American engineer sends his young son to China to check the Yangtze River. He travels through the river's canyons looking for dam sites.

Arthritis And Common Sense by Dale Alexander

Arthritis And Common Sense

By:

The best-selling, one-million-copy bestseller on arthritis, Medical Self-Help/Health Arthritis, and Common Sense is now available in paperback! These pages will provide the information that arthritis sufferers need to know.

A Thing Of Beauty by A.J. Cronin

A Thing Of Beauty

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A. J. Cronin, in his classic novel THE CITADEL wrote about a dedicated physician; THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM tells the compelling tale of a man who is devoted to medicine.

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Who was the US President on August 04, 1956?

On August 04, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 04, 1956?

On August 04, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 04, 1956?

On August 04, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 4th?

August 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th 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 4th, such as:

  • 2018 - Drone explosions in caracas: venezuela's president nicolas maduro survived an assassination attempt using drones while he was speaking at a military event held in caracas. eight people are hurt.
  • 2017 - Danish royal consorts: denmark’s prince henrik has announced that he will not be buried alongside queen margrethe ii at roskilde cathedral, where danish royals are buried since 1559. henrik, a french-born 83-year old, is unhappy with his inequal status as prince consort. according to a spokeswoman for the royal house, margrethe, 77, accepted henrik's decision. margrethe had a specially-designed sarcophagus that was made for them.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: at most 40 government airstrikes hit rebel-held areas in aleppo city, and nearby towns. at least two people were killed by the strikes, which included one on an atareb camp for displaced persons, south-west aleppo. (the national) jan egeland, a un special envoy to syria says there were 44 attacks against hospitals, clinics, and health posts in syria during july alone.

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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 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.

Discover how August 1956 calendar looked like.

Saturday August 4, 1956