Saturday August 11, 1956: on this day

August 11, 1956 was the 224th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 11, 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 11, 1956, who was born and died on August 11, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 11, 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 11th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 11, 1956?


August 11, 1956 was a Saturday and it was the 224th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 11, 1956 can also be written as 8/11/1956 in the US and as 11/8/1956 in UK and Europe.

August 11, 1956 in August 1956 calendar

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August 11, 1956: What happened on that day?


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August 11, 1956: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 11, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th 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 11, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 11th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 11, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 11, 1956 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 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 11, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 12:07 pm and setting at 10:43 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 11, 1956?


Famous people born on August 11, 1956:

  • Pierre-Louis Lions

    French mathematician who studies theory of partial differential equations that are nonlinear.

Whose famous birthday is on August 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 11th:

  • Hulk Hogan
    Hulk Hogan

    Hulk hogan is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in the world wrestling federation (wwf, now wwe) and for being one of the...

  • Chris Hemsworth
    Chris Hemsworth

    Chris hemsworth is an australian actor best known for his role as thor in the marvel cinematic universe.

  • Viola Davis
    Viola Davis

    Viola davis is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films and television, and for being the first black actress to...

  • Arlene Dahl
    Arlene Dahl

    Arlene dahl is an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films suchjson as 'journey to the center of the earth' and...

  • Alyson Stoner
    Alyson Stoner

    American actress, model and singer.

  • Pervez Musharraf
    Pervez Musharraf

    Pakistani politician and general 10th president of pakistan.

  • Alex Haley
    Alex Haley

    American journalist, novelist, and journalist haley is best known for his 1976 pulitzer prize-winning book "roots".

  • Eric Carmen
    Eric Carmen

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (raspberries).

  • Fernando Arrabal
    Fernando Arrabal

    Spanish screenwriter, screenwriter, director, novelist, poet, and playwright.

  • Anna Gunn
    Anna Gunn

    Tv actress.

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August 11, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 67 years 7 months old,

or 811 months and 8 days old,

or 3527 weeks and 3 days old,

or 24692 days old,

if you were born on August 11, 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 11, 1956?

There are 145 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 11th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 11, 1956.

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August 11, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 11, 1956:

  • Jackson Pollock

    American painter, exponent of abstract expressionism, and in particular the form known as "action paintings", pollack is an american artist.

  • Florrie Baker

    Florrie Baker was a pioneering playwright who pushed boundaries in her works.

What famous deaths happened on August 11th?

Famous deaths on August 11th:

  • Robin Williams
    Robin Williams

    After learning improv at l.a.

  • Anne Heche
    Anne Heche

    American actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.

  • Peter Cushing
    Peter Cushing

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Anne Ramsey
    Anne Ramsey

    American actress (d. 1988).

  • Phil Harris
    Phil Harris

    American singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1904).

  • John Meillon
    John Meillon

    Actor (wild duck crocodile dundee).

  • Tom Drake
    Tom Drake

    Actor, green years, warkill, dies from lung cancer at the age of 63.

  • George Furth
    George Furth

    American playwright and actor (d. 2008).

  • Andrew Carnegie

    Scottish-american industrialist who in 1899 consolidated his steel industries.

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August 11, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 11, 1956:

  • Zimbabwe - Heroes Day
  • Taiwan - Valentine's Day
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Tiburtius
  • St. Chromatius
  • St. Equitius
  • St. Gery/Gaugericus
  • St. Susanna
  • Brazil - Studentás Day, Lawyerás Day, Foundation of the Law Studies in Brazil
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August 11, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 11, 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 11, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 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 11, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 11, 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 11, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 11, 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 11, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 11, 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 11, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 11, 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 11, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 11, 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 11, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 11, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Ninth Wave by Eugene Burdick

The Ninth Wave

By:

Vintage book cover, worn.

A Single Pebble by John Hersey

A Single Pebble

By:

An American engineer sends his young son to China to check the Yangtze River. He travels through the river's canyons looking for dam sites.

Comfort Me With Apples by Peter De Vries

Comfort Me With Apples

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An hilarious novel about teenage pretensions, adult delusions by Chick Swallow (New York Times)

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.

The Last Hurrah by Edwin O'Connor

The Last Hurrah

By:

Inspired by James M. Curley's career, O'Connor's 1956 account on big-city politics portrays O'Connor's Irish-American political boss, a demagogue, and rogue, but he deeply understands his constituents.

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Who was the US President on August 11, 1956?

On August 11, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 1956?

On August 11, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 11, 1956?

On August 11, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 11th?

August 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:

  • 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: fighting continues around ghazni.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil forces attack an iranian islamic revolutionary guard corps base in vast desert areas of eastern homs governorate. the base was manned by 12-18 fighters. all but one are killed.
  • 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings. two bombs in plant pots explode, killing at least one person, and injuring ten others in hua hin district in thailand.

Find out more about August 11th

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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.

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