Tuesday May 08, 1956: on this day

May 08, 1956 was the 129th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is May 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 May 08, 1956, who was born and died on May 08, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 08, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates), movies (e.g. The Searchers, directed by John Ford), TV series (e.g. Lui E Lei) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was May 08, 1956?


May 08, 1956 was a Tuesday and it was the 129th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 08, 1956 can also be written as 5/8/1956 in the US and as 8/5/1956 in UK and Europe.

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May 08, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 08, 1956:

  • John osbornes look back in anger, premieres in london

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 08, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:16 am and setting at 07:21 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 25, 1956 while the next full moon would come on May 24, 1956.

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Who was born on May 08, 1956?


Famous people born on May 08, 1956:

  • Jeff Wincott

    Canadian actor and martial artist.

  • Davie Provan

    Former Scottish footballer who played as a midfielder for Celtic and Scotland.

  • Jeff Madrigali

    Walnut creek, california -- soling yachter (1996 olympics - bronze medalist).

  • Cristina Comencini
  • Victor Piturca
  • Vincenzo Mazzarella
  • Suzanne Champagne

Whose famous birthday is on May 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 8th:

  • Enrique Iglesias
    Enrique Iglesias

    Spanish singer, son of julio iglesias, famed heartthrob, but appealing to the next generation.

  • Don Rickles
    Don Rickles

    Don rickles was a legendary comedian known for his insult comedy and quick wit, earning him the nickname 'mr.

  • Melissa Gilbert
    Melissa Gilbert

    Melissa gilbert is an american tv actress best known for her role as laura ingalls wilder on the tv show little house on the prairie.

  • Gary Glitter
    Gary Glitter

    Gary glitter is a british rock singer known for his glam rock hits in the 1970s, including 'rock and roll (part 2).

  • Nora Arnezeder
    Nora Arnezeder

    French singer and actress, born to a catholic father and an austrian mother and a jewish egyptian mother.

  • David Attenborough
    David Attenborough

    Naturalist and broadcaster in english.

  • Lex Barker
    Lex Barker

    American actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.

  • Christina Cole
    Christina Cole

    English actress.

  • James Mitchum
    James Mitchum

    Robert mitchum's elder son is an american actor and family star.

  • Salome Jens
    Salome Jens

    Milwaukee actor.

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


You are 67 years 10 months old,

or 814 months and 20 days old,

or 3542 weeks and 2 days old,

or 24796 days old,

if you were born on May 08, 1956.

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

There are 41 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 8th 2024.

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

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

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


What famous deaths happened on May 8th?

Famous deaths on May 8th:

  • Dirk Bogarde
    Dirk Bogarde

    He was a british actor and a skilled craftsman.

  • George Peppard
    George Peppard

    American actor and tv series star who appeared in 25 films.

  • Barbara Payton
    Barbara Payton

    American actress, onscreen since 1940.

  • Jeanne Cooper
    Jeanne Cooper

    Minneapolis, minnesota -- actress (kay young and restless).

  • Dennis Waterman
    Dennis Waterman

    English actor and singer (b. 1948).

  • Richard Derr
    Richard Derr

    Actor in "when worlds collide", dies from cancer at 74.

  • Luceil LeSueur

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in classic films.

  • Maurice Sendak

    Maurice Sendak was an American author and illustrator best known for his children's books, including the classic 'Where the Wild Things...

  • Celedonio Romero

    Renowned Spanish guitarist and member of the famous guitar quartet, The Romeros.

  • Jing Yong

    Renowned Chinese novelist known for his wuxia novels.

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


Holidays on May 08, 1956:

  • Parents' Day in South Korea
  • Iris feast of the Region of Brussels capital (in Belgium)
  • VE Day
  • World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

Observances on May 08, 1956:

  • Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War

Saints celebrated on May 08, 1956:

  • Saints Wiro, Plechelmus and Otger
  • Saint Macharius of Ghent (died 1012)
  • Saint Ida of Nivelles
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May 08, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 08, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 7th and May 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 1956 was Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

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

The music chart in the USA on May 08, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 7th and May 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Moonglow And Theme From Picnic

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 08, 1956 was No Other Love by Ronnie Hilton, according to the music chart for the week May 7th and May 13th.

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

The music chart in the UK on May 08, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 7th and May 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - No Other Love
  2. - The Poor People Of Paris
  3. - A Tear Fell
  4. - Rock And Roll Waltz
  5. - Lost John / Stewball

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

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

The Searchers

The Searchers

Release year: 1956

Directed by: John Ford

Starring: John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter, Vera Miles, Ward Bond

Country: United States of America

The Killing

The Killing

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Stanley Kubrick

Starring: Sterling Hayden, Coleen Gray, Vince Edwards, Jay C. Flippen

Country: United States of America

Great Day in the Morning

Great Day in the Morning

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Jacques Tourneur

Starring: Virginia Mayo, Robert Stack, Ruth Roman, Alex Nicol

Good-bye, My Lady

Good-bye, My Lady

Release year: 1956

Directed by: William A. Wellman

Starring: Walter Brennan, Phil Harris, Brandon De Wilde, Sidney Poitier

The Harder They Fall

The Harder They Fall

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Mark Robson

Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Rod Steiger, Jan Sterling, Mike Lane

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

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

Vampira Returns

Vampira Returns

Release year: 1956

Nom-de-Plume

Nom-de-Plume

Release year: 1956

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

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

The Search For Bridey Murphy by Morey Bernstein

The Search For Bridey Murphy

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This classic was first published in 1956 and is still relevant to today's New Age audience. It is well documented that Bridey Murphy, an Irish woman who spoke to a hypnotized patient through her Irish accent, was a true story.

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

The Secret Of The Hittites by C.W. Ceram

The Secret Of The Hittites

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Good hardcover book. Good binding. Highly readable.

The Quiet American by Graham Greene

The Quiet American

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Graham Greene's classic exploration on love, innocence and morality in Vietnam. "I never knew a person who had better motives for all his trouble," Graham Greene’s narrator Fowler says.

Ten North Frederick by John O'Hara

Ten North Frederick

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Fran Lebowitz described Joe Chapin as "the real F. Scott Fitzgerald", and he won the National Book Award for his novel. Joe Chapin lived a storybook lifestyle. He was a successful small-town lawyer who had a beautiful wife and two …

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Who was the US President on May 08, 1956?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on May 08, 1956?

On May 08, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 8th?

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

  • 2019 - 2019 lahore bombing: at least 11 people are killed in a blast near the data darbar sufi shrine, lahore (pakistan), which is located at the 11th century. half of these were police officers.
  • 2018 - Colombian conflict: the colombian war crimes tribunal begins investigating atrocities committed during the 1960s war.
  • 2017 - Spirit airlines cancels 11 flights from fort lauderdale-hollywood international airport and delays 30 others due to a dispute with its pilots. (as talks take place between the airline's union, air line pilots association international). three people are taken into custody after protests broke out.

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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 May 1956?

May 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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 May 1956 calendar looked like.

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