Sunday April 08, 1956: on this day

April 08, 1956 was the 99th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is April 08, 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 April 08, 1956, who was born and died on April 08, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 08, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Great Pretender by The Platters), movies (e.g. The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit, directed by Nunnally Johnson), TV series (e.g. Double Cross) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 8th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 08, 1956?


April 08, 1956 was a Sunday and it was the 99th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 08, 1956 can also be written as 4/8/1956 in the US and as 8/4/1956 in UK and Europe.

April 08, 1956 in April 1956 calendar

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April 08, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 08, 1956:

  • Six marine recruits drown during exercise at paradise island, south carolina, usa.
  • 20th golf masters championship: jack burke jr wins, shooting a 289.

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April 08, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 8th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 08, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 08, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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April 08, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 08, 1956 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 08, 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 April 08, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:50 am and setting at 05:16 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 26, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Apr 25, 1956.

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Who was born on April 08, 1956?


Famous people born on April 08, 1956:

  • Christine Boisson
    Christine Boisson

    French actress.

  • Justin Sullivan

    English singer-songwriter and guitarist (new model army).

  • Roman Dragoun

    Czech keyboard player and singer (progres 2).

  • Michael Benton

    Scottish-english paleontologist and academic.

  • Jim Piddock

    English screenwriter and producer of actor.

Whose famous birthday is on April 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 8th:

  • Patricia Arquette
    Patricia Arquette

    American actress.

  • Jacques Brel
    Jacques Brel

    Belgian-born french composer and lyricist, as well as singer.

  • Chris Kyle
    Chris Kyle

    Chris kyle was a highly decorated us navy seal sniper known for his autobiography 'american sniper' and his service during the iraq war.

  • Julian Lennon
    Julian Lennon

    British singer, musician, and singer, julian lennon is the son of john lennon (and his first wife cynthia).

  • Biz Markie
    Biz Markie

    Biz markie was an american rapper, singer, dj, and record producer known for his hit single 'just a friend'.

  • John Schneider
    John Schneider

    John schneider is an american actor best known for his role as bo duke in the television series the dukes of hazzard.

  • Franco Corelli
    Franco Corelli

    Italian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.

  • John Gavin
    John Gavin

    Hispanic-american diplomat and actor.

  • Robert Kiyosaki
    Robert Kiyosaki

    Cashflow technologies was co-founded by an american businessman.

  • Mary Pickford
    Mary Pickford

    Canadian-american actress.

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April 08, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 67 years 11 months old,

or 815 months and 20 days old,

or 3546 weeks and 4 days old,

or 24826 days old,

if you were born on April 08, 1956.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 08, 1956?

There are 11 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 08, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 08, 1956.

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April 08, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on April 8th?

Famous deaths on April 8th:

  • Annette Funicello
    Annette Funicello

    American actress.

  • Ben Johnson
    Ben Johnson

    100m runner (1988 olympics - gold medalist, disqualified).

  • Sara Montiel
    Sara Montiel

    Spanish-mexican actress and singer (b. 1928).

  • Claire Trevor
    Claire Trevor

    American singer and actress (d. 2000).

  • María Félix
    María Félix

    Mexican film actress.

  • Lars Hanson
    Lars Hanson

    Swedish actor, flesh & devil, dies at 78 after a long battle with illness.

  • Frank Milan
    Frank Milan

    Actor (witness), passes away at 71.

  • Arleen Whelan
    Arleen Whelan

    Deaths of a stroke at the 78.

  • Siler Picasso

    Siler Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and printmaker, who is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

  • Majour Picasso

    A Spanish artist, Picasso is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, known for his pioneering work in Cubism.

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April 08, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 08, 1956:

  • Buddha's Birthday in Japan

Saints celebrated on April 08, 1956:

  • Saint Constance
  • Saint Walter of Pontoise (died 1099)
  • Saint Julie Billiart of Namur (died 1816).
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April 08, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 08, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 2nd and April 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 08, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 08, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week April 2nd and April 8th.

April 08, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 08, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 2nd and April 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Great Pretender
  2. - Juke Box Baby

April 08, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 08, 1956 was The Poor People Of Paris by Winifred Atwell, according to the music chart for the week April 2nd and April 8th.

April 08, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 08, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 2nd and April 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Poor People Of Paris
  2. - It's Almost Tomorrow
  3. - Rock And Roll Waltz
  4. - Only You
  5. - Memories Are Made Of This

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April 08, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 08, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit

The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Nunnally Johnson

Starring: Gregory Peck, Jennifer Jones, Fredric March, Marisa Pavan

Jubal

Jubal

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Delmer Daves

Starring: Glenn Ford, Ernest Borgnine, Rod Steiger, Valerie French

The Black Tent

The Black Tent

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Brian Desmond Hurst

Starring: Donald Sinden, Anthony Steel, Anna Maria Sandri, André Morell

Stranger at My Door

Stranger at My Door

Release year: 1956

Directed by: William Witney

Starring: Macdonald Carey, Patricia Medina, Skip Homeier, Stephen Wootton

Mohawk

Mohawk

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Kurt Neumann

Starring: Scott Brady, Rita Gam, Neville Brand, Lori Nelson

April 08, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 08, 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:

Double Cross

Double Cross

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Armand Gazarian

Telephone Time

Telephone Time

Release year: 1956

Starring: John Nesbitt, Frank Baxter

Country: United States of America

Picture Parade

Picture Parade

Release year: 1956

The Jimmy Wheeler Show

The Jimmy Wheeler Show

Release year: 1956

Seu Tintoreto

Seu Tintoreto

Release year: 1956

April 08, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 08, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

What I Think by Adlai E. Stevenson

What I Think

By:

What I Think by Stevenson, Adlai.

The Scrolls From The Dead Sea by Edmund Wilson

The Scrolls From The Dead Sea

By:

159 pp., 8vo.

The Man In The Gray Flannel Suit by Sloan Wilson

The Man In The Gray Flannel Suit

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The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit was a classic that captured the spirit of a generation. It was first published in 1955. Its title, like Fahrenheit 451 and Catch-22, has been a part America's cultural vocabulary.

Profiles In Courage by John F. Kennedy

Profiles In Courage

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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.

Aspects Of Love by David Garnett

Aspects Of Love

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Tangled emotions and troubled desires bloom against the beautiful backdrops of Paris, Italy, and Southern France - in dangerous defiance of the age barriers.

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Who was the US President on April 08, 1956?

On April 08, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 08, 1956?

On April 08, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 08, 1956?

On April 08, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about April 8th?

April 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of April. 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 April 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Tripoli international airport is retaken by forces loyal to the government of national accord from the libyan national army.
  • 2018 - 2018 douma chemical attacks: according to the white helmets, at least 70 people died in yesterday's chemical weapons attack in douma (syria). russia and the syrian government deny any chemical attack. (bbc). president donald trump warned russia and iran about bashar al-assad's support and called him "animal assad".
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: an american special forces soldier is killed in action against isil militants in afghanistan’s eastern nangarhar province.

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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 April 1956?

April 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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 April 1956 calendar looked like.

Sunday April 8, 1956