Tuesday August 07, 1956: on this day

August 07, 1956 was the 220th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 07, 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 07, 1956, who was born and died on August 07, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 07, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day), movies (e.g. These Wilder Years, directed by Roy Rowland), 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 7th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 07, 1956?


August 07, 1956 was a Tuesday and it was the 220th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 07, 1956 can also be written as 8/7/1956 in the US and as 7/8/1956 in UK and Europe.

August 07, 1956 in August 1956 calendar

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August 07, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 07, 1956:

  • Boston red sox fine ted williams $5,000 for spitting at boston fans
  • British government sends 3 aircraft carriers to egypt
  • Dynamite transport explodes in colombia; about 1200 die

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August 07, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 7th 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 07, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 07, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 7th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 07, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 07, 1956 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 07, 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 07, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:25 am and setting at 09:04 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 07, 1956?


Famous people born on August 07, 1956:

  • Leticia Perdigón
    Leticia Perdigón

    Leticia perdigón is a mexican actress known for her roles in telenovelas such as 'la usurpadora' and 'maría la del barrio'.

  • Christinamarie Figueres

    Christinamarie Figueres is a Costa Rican diplomat and climate change activist who served as the Executive Secretary of the United Nations...

  • Tem Tarriktar

    American astrologer and publisher, since 1989 of the mountain astrologer, the most prestigious american journal on astrology.

  • Amory Houghton Jr.

    Former U.S.

  • Sergio Ferrentino

    Italian director, filmmaker, radio host, playwright, teacher, producer, and director of radio plays.

  • Sharon Isbin

    American guitarist.

  • Gilles Antares

    French aerialist and trapeze artist, who was killed in a fall while performing at cirque d’hiver-bouglione, paris, on february 7, 2006.

  • Kent V Rominger in Del Norte

    Colorado, usa; us navy lieutenant command/astronaut.

  • Gerry Scotti
  • Clint Richardson
  • Kent Rominger
  • Angelo Angelotti
  • Adriana Villagrán
  • Renzo Tondo
  • Hrvoje Braović
  • Stefano D'Aversa
  • Hans Enoksen
  • Marco Falagiani

Whose famous birthday is on August 7th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 7th:

  • Charlize Theron
    Charlize Theron

    South african-american actress, producer, and model.

  • Wayne Knight
    Wayne Knight

    Wayne knight is an american actor best known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as seinfeld, jurassic park, and toy story 2..

  • David Duchovny
    David Duchovny

    American actor fox mulder is the fbi agent in a tv series called "the x-files" that debuted in 1996.

  • Sydney Penny
    Sydney Penny

    Actress (danninew gidgets, thorn birds and all my children).

  • Charlotte Lewis
    Charlotte Lewis

    Kensington london, england -- actress, golden child, pirates.

  • Garrison Keillor
    Garrison Keillor

    American broadcaster, talk-show host, and author.

  • Megan Gale
    Megan Gale

    Australian actress, model, brand ambassador, fashion designer, and stylist.

  • Brit Marling
    Brit Marling

    American screenwriter and producer of actresses.

  • Anjanette Comer
    Anjanette Comer

    Anjanette Comer is an American actress known for her roles in films and television shows.

  • Abbey Lincoln
    Abbey Lincoln

    Abbey lincoln was an american jazz vocalist, songwriter, and actress known for her powerful and emotive voice, as well as her contributions...

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August 07, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 67 years 8 months old,

or 812 months and 18 days old,

or 3533 weeks and 2 days old,

or 24733 days old,

if you were born on August 07, 1956.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 07, 1956?

There are 104 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 7th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 07, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 07, 1956.

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August 07, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 07, 1956:

  • Arvid Andersson
  • John Latouche
  • Piero Pirelli

What famous deaths happened on August 7th?

Famous deaths on August 7th:

  • Joi Lansing
    Joi Lansing

    American model, actress and nightclub singer (d. 1972).

  • Jonathan Jackson
    Jonathan Jackson

    Instigator of the marin county civic center shootout, brother to black panther george jackson (born 1953).

  • Esther Phillips
    Esther Phillips

    American singer best known for her r&b vocals.

  • Russ Morgan
    Russ Morgan

    Scranton, pennsylvania -- orchestra leader.

  • Grayson Hall
    Grayson Hall

    Grayson Hall was an American actress known for her roles in Dark Shadows and The Night of the Iguana.

  • Brion James
    Brion James

    American actor (born 1945).

  • Ravindra Nath Tagore

    Nobel laureate known for his poetry and music compositions.

  • Kiril Stanilavski

    A pioneering Russian theatre practitioner who developed the Stanislavski method, a system of acting that has had a lasting influence on...

  • Harlean Carpenter

    Harlean Carpenter, better known by her stage name Jean Harlow, was an American actress and sex symbol of the 1930s.

  • Virginia Apgar

    Virginia Apgar was an American physician who developed the Apgar Score, a method used to quickly assess the health of newborn babies.

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August 07, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 07, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 6th and August 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 07, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 07, 1956 was Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

August 07, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 07, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

August 07, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 07, 1956 was Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

August 07, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 07, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 6th and August 12th. 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 07, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 07, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

These Wilder Years

These Wilder Years

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Roy Rowland

Starring: James Cagney, Barbara Stanwyck, Walter Pidgeon, Betty Lou Keim

Child in the House

Child in the House

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Cy Endfield

Starring: Phyllis Calvert, Eric Portman, Stanley Baker, Mandy Miller

Away All Boats

Away All Boats

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Joseph Pevney

Starring: Jeff Chandler, George Nader, Lex Barker, Julie Adams

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

August 07, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 07, 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

Careering with Constance

Careering with Constance

Release year: 1956

August 07, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 07, 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

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Bay Window Bohemia: The Brilliang Artistic World Of Gaslit San Fr by Lewis, Oscar

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.

The Rosemary Tree by Elizabeth Goudge

The Rosemary Tree

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"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.

A Walk On The Wild Side by Nelson Algren

A Walk On The Wild Side

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A Walk in the Wild Side is a story that depicts the downtrodden prostitutes and bootleggers as well as the hustlers of Perdido Street in the French Quarter of 1930s New Orleans.

Guestward Ho! by Patrick Dennis and Barbara Hooton

Guestward Ho!

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Guestward Ho! Barbara Hooton tells Patrick Dennis, author of Auntie Mame! This is the story of Barbara's sometimes hilarious transition from New Mexico socialite to upscale dude rancher.

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Who was the US President on August 07, 1956?

On August 07, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 07, 1956?

On August 07, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 07, 1956?

On August 07, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 7th?

August 7th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 7th 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 7th, such as:

  • 2018 - Drone explosions in caracas, colombia-venezuela relations. venezuelan president nicolas maduro claims that he has "hard proof" that the colombian government attempted to assassinate him on saturday. he will release the evidence later in the day.
  • 2017 - Godzilla in popular culture: haruo nakajima, who played the role of godzilla between 1954 and 1972, has died at the age 88.
  • 2016 - 2016 stabbing of charleroi officers by police: isil claims responsibility in the machete attack on belgium.

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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.

Tuesday August 7, 1956