Friday June 08, 1956: on this day

June 08, 1956 was the 160th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.

Is June 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 June 08, 1956, who was born and died on June 08, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 08, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates), movies (e.g. Female Jungle, directed by Bruno VeSota), TV series (e.g. Adventure Theater) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was June 08, 1956?


June 08, 1956 was a Friday and it was the 160th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 08, 1956 can also be written as 6/8/1956 in the US and as 8/6/1956 in UK and Europe.

June 08, 1956 in June 1956 calendar

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June 08, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 08, 1956:

  • Lim yem hock forms singapore government
  • Wdam tv channel 7 in laurel-hattiesburg, ms (nbc) begins broadcasting
  • General electric/telechron introduces model 7h241 quotthe snooz alarmquot, first snooze alarm clock ever. telechron.net

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 8th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 08, 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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June 08, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 08, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:03 am and setting at 09:21 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 24, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Jun 23, 1956.

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Who was born on June 08, 1956?


Famous people born on June 08, 1956:

  • Keiji Furuya

    Keiji Furuya is a Japanese politician who has served as a member of the House of Representatives of Japan since 1990.

  • Annick Lepetit

    Annick Lepetit is a French politician who has served as the Mayor of the 13th arrondissement of Paris since 2001.

  • Dominique Bertinotti

    French politician and former Minister of Family Affairs, Children and Women's Rights.

  • Nicolas Beytout

    French columnist and journalist.

  • Uri Caine

    Uri Caine is an American classical and jazz pianist and composer.

  • Jonathan Potter

    English psychologist, sociolinguist, and academic.

  • Udo Bullmann

    German politician.

Whose famous birthday is on June 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 8th:

  • Mamoru Miyano
    Mamoru Miyano

    Mamoru Miyano is a popular Japanese voice actor known for his roles in anime series such as 'Death Note', 'Free!', and 'Ouran High School...

  • Julianna Margulies
    Julianna Margulies

    Julianna Margulies is an American actress known for her roles in popular television series such as 'ER' and 'The Good Wife'.

  • Dimple Kapadia
    Dimple Kapadia

    Dimple kapadia is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films, including her debut in the acclaimed film 'bobby'.

  • Shilpa Shetty
    Shilpa Shetty

    Shilpa shetty is an indian actress known for her work in hindi films and for winning the british reality television series celebrity big...

  • Joan Rivers
    Joan Rivers

    American comedian, considered by many to be one of the most funny women on the planet.

  • Nancy Sinatra
    Nancy Sinatra

    American singer and author, she is the eldest child of frank sinatra, her famous crooner father, and nancy sinatra, his wife.

  • Marguerite Yourcenar
    Marguerite Yourcenar

    Belgian writer and classical scholar, she was also the first woman to join l' academie francaise.

  • Lauren Gottlieb
    Lauren Gottlieb

    Lauren gottlieb is a professional dancer known for her appearances on the reality tv show 'so you think you can dance' and her roles in...

  • Torrey DeVitto
    Torrey DeVitto

    Torrey devitto is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as pretty little liars and chicago med.

  • Maria Menounos
    Maria Menounos

    American television personality, entertainment tonight correspondent, got her start in journalism as a reporter at channel one news.

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


You are 67 years 10 months old,

or 814 months and 19 days old,

or 3542 weeks and 1 day old,

or 24795 days old,

if you were born on June 08, 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 June 08, 1956?

There are 42 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 8th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on June 08, 1956:

  • Rodolphe Girard

    Canadian politician who served as a member of the Canadian House of Commons.

  • Alfonsa Laurencin

    Alfonsa Laurencin was a French novelist and playwright who was part of the Parisian literary circle in the early 20th century.

  • Blease Cole

    Blease Cole was an American professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 1910 to 1920.

  • Marie Laurencin

    French painter and sculptor (b. 1883).

What famous deaths happened on June 8th?

Famous deaths on June 8th:

  • Eunice Gayson
    Eunice Gayson

    Eunice Gayson was an English actress known for being the first Bond girl in the James Bond films.

  • Bertice Reading
    Bertice Reading

    Dutch actress moon in the gutter.

  • Andrew Jackson

    7th President of the United States known for his role in the Battle of New Orleans and the Indian Removal Act.

  • Anthony Bourdain

    Renowned chef, author, and television personality who hosted the travel and food shows 'Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations' and 'Parts...

  • Cloria Bourdain

    Cloria Bourdain was an American journalist, author, and television personality who was known for her work in food and travel journalism.

  • Donaldson Baxter

    Contributed significantly to the field of condensed matter physics.

  • Bubber Miley

    Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional curveball.

  • Daysie Bray

    Renowned biologist known for her work on plant genetics.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on June 8th

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


Holidays on June 08, 1956:

  • World Ocean Day.
  • Trojecia, virgin (at Rodez)
  • Roman Empire - second day of the Vestalia in honor of Vesta.
  • Blessed Chlodulph, bishop of Metz
  • Blessed Gildard, bishop of Rouen, confessor
  • Blessed Maximinus, bishop of Aix en Provence
  • Blessed William, bishop of York, confessor
  • Blessed Syra of Ireland, virgin
  • Syria, virgin (at Troyes)

Saints celebrated on June 08, 1956:

  • Saint Sabinianus, abbot, confessor [GTZ: Puy]
  • Saint Audomar, bishop of ThTrouanne, confessor (Translation day)
  • Saint Elphege, bishop, martyr (Translation day)
  • Saint Marius, hermit [GTZ: Clermont]
  • saint Medard, bishop of Noyon, confessor [common]
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June 08, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 08, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 4th and June 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 08, 1956 was Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates, according to the music chart for the week June 4th and June 10th.

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

The music chart in the USA on June 08, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 4th and June 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Moonglow And Theme From Picnic

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 08, 1956 was I'll Be Home by Pat Boone, according to the music chart for the week June 4th and June 10th.

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

The music chart in the UK on June 08, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 4th and June 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'll Be Home
  2. - No Other Love
  3. - Lost John / Stewball
  4. - Heartbreak Hotel
  5. - My September Love

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

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

Female Jungle

Female Jungle

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Bruno VeSota

Starring: Lawrence Tierney, Jayne Mansfield, John Carradine, Burt Kaiser

Gunslinger

Gunslinger

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Roger Corman

Starring: John Ireland, Beverly Garland, Allison Hayes, Martin Kingsley

The Catered Affair

The Catered Affair

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Richard Brooks

Starring: Bette Davis, Ernest Borgnine, Debbie Reynolds, Barry Fitzgerald

The Proud Ones

The Proud Ones

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Robert D. Webb

Starring: Robert Ryan, Virginia Mayo, Jeffrey Hunter, Robert Middleton

Trapeze

Trapeze

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Carol Reed

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Gina Lollobrigida, Katy Jurado

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

The most popular TV Series on June 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:

Adventure Theater

Adventure Theater

Release year: 1956

Panorama

Panorama

Release year: 1956

Lui e lei

Lui e lei

Release year: 1956

Scaramouche

Scaramouche

Release year: 1956

Directed by: George Sidney

Double Cross

Double Cross

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Armand Gazarian

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

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

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.

Love Or Perish by Smiley Blanton

Love Or Perish

By:

Love or Perish [Paperback] [May 26, 2012.] Blanton, Smiley

The Cross Of Iron by Willi Heinrich

The Cross Of Iron

By:

very good reading copy--ships quick--pit51

Guestward Ho! by Patrick Dennis and Barbara Hooton

Guestward Ho!

By:

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.

The Mandarins by Simone de Beauvoir

The Mandarins

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"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.

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Who was the US President on June 08, 1956?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on June 08, 1956?

On June 08, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about June 8th?

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

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive. abdul baset al-sarout is a jaysh al-izza commander and the "singer" of the revolution. he was also the former goalkeeper for syria's national football team.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests israeli troops use tear gas and live rounds to kill four civilians and injure over 600 others.
  • 2017 - 2017 north korean missile test: north korea tests several missiles that are believed to be anti-ship weapon missiles. this test occurs immediately after south korea has suspended further deployments of the thaad antimissile system.

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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 June 1956?

June 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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 June 1956 calendar looked like.

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