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August 10, 1956 was the 223rd day of the year 1956, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 10, 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 10, 1956, who was born and died on August 10, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 10, 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 10th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 10, 1956?
- August 10, 1956: What happened on that day?
- August 10, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 10, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 10, 1956?
- August 10, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 10, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
- August 10, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 10, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- August 10, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 10, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 10, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 10, 1956?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 10, 1956?
- Who was the Pope on August 10, 1956?
What day of the week was August 10, 1956?
August 10, 1956 was a Friday and it was the 223rd day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 10, 1956 can also be written as 8/10/1956 in the US and as 10/8/1956 in UK and Europe.
August 10, 1956: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 10, 1956:
- 23rd nfl chicago all-star game: cleveland 26, all-stars 0 (75,000)
August 10, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 10th 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 10, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 10, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 10th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 10, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 10, 1956 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 10, 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 10, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 11:00 am and setting at 10:09 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 10, 1956?
Famous people born on August 10, 1956:
- Dianne Fromholtz
Australian tennis player.
- Charley Hales
Former mayor of Portland, Oregon.
- Charlie Peacock
American singer-songwriter, pianist, and producer.
- Perween Warsi
Indian-english businesswoman.
- Fred Ottman
American wrestler.
- José Luis Montes
Spanish footballer and manager (d. 2013).
- Tugboat [Fred Ottman]
Wwf wrestler.
- Peter Robbins
American actor.
- Mario Schembri
- Sergej Suchoručenkov
- Selvister Ponnumuthan
- Max Hardcore
- Dianne Balestrat
- Jami Bernard
- Detlef Garbe
- Antoine Hérouard
- Paolo Leopizzi
Whose famous birthday is on August 10th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 10th:
![Mahesh Babu]()
Mahesh BabuMahesh babu is a prominent indian actor known for his work in telugu cinema.
![Justin Theroux]()
Justin TherouxJustin theroux is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like the leftovers and films like mulholland drive and the girl on the...
![Antonio Banderas]()
Antonio BanderasHe was a spanish actor who became a well-known leading man in spanish films.
![Norma Shearer]()
Norma ShearerNorma Shearer was a Canadian-American actress who was popular in the 1920s and 1930s.
![Rosanna Arquette]()
Rosanna ArquetteAmerican actress, born to a family of three generations liberal actors.
![Angie Harmon]()
Angie HarmonAngie harmon is an american actress and model known for her roles in tv shows such as law & order and rizzoli & isles.
![Devon Aoki]()
Devon AokiDevon Aoki is a well-known model and actress.
![Eddie Fisher]()
Eddie FisherAmerican crooner from the 1950's.
![Rhonda Fleming]()
Rhonda FlemingAmerican actress.
![Diane Venora]()
Diane VenoraAmerican actress.
August 10, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 67 years 8 months old,
or 812 months and 7 days old,
or 3531 weeks and 5 days old,
or 24722 days old,
if you were born on August 10, 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 10, 1956?
There are 116 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 10th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 10, 1956?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 10, 1956.
August 10, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on August 10th?
Famous deaths on August 10th:
![Isaac Hayes]()
Isaac HayesAmerican singer, composer and black performer.
![Raquel Torres]()
Raquel TorresRaquel Torres was a Mexican-American actress who appeared in several Hollywood films during the 1920s and 1930s.
![Dick Foran]()
Dick ForanFlemington (new jersey) -- actor (ok crackerby).
![Rex Cherryman]()
Rex CherrymanAmerican actor (born 1897).
- Laylin Olsen
Bestselling author of several acclaimed novels.
- Zema Williams
Legendary wrestler who made a mark in the wrestling world.
- Sayeed Abubakar
Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.
- Alleta Jacobs
Dutch suffragette and author known for her feminist writings.
- Lysbeth de Vos
Notable chemist known for her groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.
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August 10, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 10, 1956:
- Roman festivals - Opalia, festival in honor of Ops
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Laurence
- Prisoner's Justice Day - Canada.
- Independence Day in Ecuador -- Movement began in Quito in 1809. Independence not achieved till May 1822.
- St. Deusdedit
- Ancient Latvia - Labrenca Diena held
- St. Blaan
August 10, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 10, 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 10, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 10, 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 10, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 10, 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:
- Doris Day - Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)
August 10, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 10, 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 10, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 10, 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:
- Doris Day - Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera)
- Teenagers featuring Frankie Lymon - Why Do Fools Fall In Love
- Tony Martin - Walk Hand In Hand
- Teresa Brewer - Sweet Old-Fashioned Girl
- Elvis Presley - Heartbreak Hotel
August 10, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 10, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
These Wilder Years
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Roy Rowland
Starring: James Cagney, Barbara Stanwyck, Walter Pidgeon, Betty Lou Keim
Child in the House
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Cy Endfield
Starring: Phyllis Calvert, Eric Portman, Stanley Baker, Mandy Miller
Away All Boats
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Joseph Pevney
Starring: Jeff Chandler, George Nader, Lex Barker, Julie Adams
Canyon River
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Harmon Jones
Starring: George Montgomery, Marcia Henderson, Peter Graves, Richard Eyer
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 10, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 10, 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
Release year: 1956
Opportunity Knocks
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Donald Petrie
Adventure Theater
Release year: 1956
Panorama
Release year: 1956
Careering with Constance
Release year: 1956
August 10, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 10, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Arthritis And Common Sense
By: Dale Alexander
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.
Profiles In Courage
By: John F. Kennedy
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.
The Age Of Fighting Sail
By: C.S. Forester
C. S. Forester is the best person to portray the War of 1812's sea battles, to better understand the heroes, and to be more skilled at describing them.
Bay Window Bohemia
By: Oscar Lewis
Bay Window Bohemia: The Brilliang Artistic World Of Gaslit San Fr by Lewis, Oscar
Who was the US President on August 10, 1956?
On August 10, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 10, 1956?
On August 10, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 10, 1956?
On August 10, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 10th?
August 10th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 10th 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 10th, such as:
- 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: the taliban launch a large-scale military offensive in an attempt to take over ghazni in the southeastern part of afghanistan. this is a provincial capital located on the kabul–kandahar highway. they take over a portion of the city.
- 2017 - Economy of the united states: new york state's gatehouse media has announced an agreement to purchase 11 u.s. newspapers owned by morris communications, georgia. the deal includes the log cabin democrat, which was founded in 1879 and three alaskan newspapers, the juneau empire clarion, peninsula clarion, and homer news. the deal is expected close by october 2. (adweek.) dineequity announced that it will close 160 applebee's restaurants and ihop restaurants.
- 2016 - Ukrainian crisis: russia’s federal security service (fsb), claims it has stopped two armed ukrainian incursions in crimea. at least one of the officers was killed after a "massive fight" with "sabotage terrorist" groups. the russian claims are denied by ukraine.
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.
