Sunday March 11, 1956: on this day

March 11, 1956 was the 71st day of the year 1956, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is March 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 March 11, 1956, who was born and died on March 11, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 11, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Great Pretender by The Platters), movies (e.g. The Man Who Never Was, directed by Ronald Neame), TV series (e.g. Heidi) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 11th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 11, 1956?


March 11, 1956 was a Sunday and it was the 71st day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 11, 1956 can also be written as 3/11/1956 in the US and as 11/3/1956 in UK and Europe.

March 11, 1956 in March 1956 calendar

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March 11, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 11, 1956:

  • Louise suggs wins lpga titleholders golf championship.
  • After having opened in london the previous year, laurence olivier's film, ''richard iii'', adapted from shakespeare's play, has its u.s. premiere in theatres and on nbc television on the same day. on tv it is not shown in prime time, but as an afternoon matinée, in a slightly cut version. it is one of the first such experiments of its kind. olivier is later nominated for an oscar for his performance.
  • 96 u.s. congressmen sign the southern manifesto, a protest against the 1954 supreme court ruling (''brown v. board of education'') that desegregated public education.
  • The dow jones industrial average closes above 500 for the first time rising 2.40 points, or 0.48%, to 500.24.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 11th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 11, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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The moon phase on March 11, 1956 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 11, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:23 am and setting at 06:27 pm.

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

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Who was born on March 11, 1956?


Famous people born on March 11, 1956:

  • Rob Paulsen
    Rob Paulsen

    American voice actor.

  • Lathaniel Philbrick

    Lathaniel Philbrick is an American historian and non-fiction writer, known for his award-winning books on American history and exploration.

  • Manfred Schell

    Austrian journalist and author specializing in political commentary.

  • Curtis Brown

    Prominent literary agent who has represented numerous bestselling authors.

  • Willie Banks

    American triple jumper.

  • Helen Rollason

    British journalist and tv presenter in sports (d. 1999).

  • Curtis L Brown Jr in Elizabethtown

    North carolina, usa; major us air force/astronaut (sts 47, sts 66, 77, 85, 95).

  • Joey Buttafuoco

    American statutory rapist.

  • D J MacHale

    American television writer and author.

  • Pascal Jumel

    French policeman and gang leader.

Whose famous birthday is on March 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 11th:

  • Terrence Howard
    Terrence Howard

    Terrence howard is an american actor known for his roles in films such as hustle & flow and iron man.

  • Johnny Knoxville
    Johnny Knoxville

    American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and stunt performer.

  • Thora Birch
    Thora Birch

    American actress.

  • Anton Yelchin
    Anton Yelchin

    Anton yelchin was a russian-american actor known for his roles in star trek and alpha dog.

  • Alex Kingston
    Alex Kingston

    Alex kingston is an english actress known for her role as river song in the tv series doctor who.

  • Sam Donaldson
    Sam Donaldson

    American television newscaster, anchor, reporter, and anchor.

  • Sandra Milo
    Sandra Milo

    Tunisian-italian actress.

  • Jeffrey Nordling
    Jeffrey Nordling

    American actor.

  • Peter Berg
    Peter Berg

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Cheryl Lynn
    Cheryl Lynn

    American singer-songwriter.

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


You are 68 years 1 month old,

or 817 months and 15 days old,

or 3554 weeks and 5 days old,

or 24883 days old,

if you were born on March 11, 1956.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 11, 1956?

There are 319 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 11th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on March 11, 1956:

  • Aleksanteri Aava

    Finnish poet (b. 1883).

  • Sergey Nikiforovich Vasilenko

    Russian opera composer dies at the age of 83.

What famous deaths happened on March 11th?

Famous deaths on March 11th:

  • Betty Hutton
    Betty Hutton

    Battle creek, michigan -- actress (greatest show on earth).

  • Geraldine Farrar
    Geraldine Farrar

    American singer, with an operatic voice and a strong lyric soprano.

  • Vince Edwards
    Vince Edwards

    Brooklyn, new york -- actor (ben casey and matt lincoln, firehouse).

  • Exander Fleming

    Discovered penicillin.

  • Sherburne Burnham

    Known for his discovery of numerous double stars.

  • Lokelani Kauanoe

    Hawaiian activist and politician known for her advocacy for Native Hawaiian rights.

  • Gearold Farnsworth

    Gearold Farnsworth was an American inventor who is best known for his pioneering work in the development of electronic television.

  • Eveleigh Nash

    Renowned British author known for her novels and poetry.

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


Holidays on March 11, 1956:

  • Zambia - Youth Day.
  • Blessed Auria
  • Lesotho - Moshoeshoe Day.
  • Lithuania - Reestablishment of Lithuania's Independence.
  • United States - Johnny Appleseed Day, 311 Day
  • Blessed John Righi

Saints celebrated on March 11, 1956:

  • Saint Rosina
  • Saint Alberta
  • Saint Vindician
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March 11, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 11, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 5th and March 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 11, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week March 5th and March 11th.

March 11, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 11, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 5th and March 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Great Pretender

March 11, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 11, 1956 was It's Almost Tomorrow by The Dreamweavers, according to the music chart for the week March 5th and March 11th.

March 11, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 11, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 5th and March 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

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March 11, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 11, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Man Who Never Was

The Man Who Never Was

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Ronald Neame

Starring: Clifton Webb, Gloria Grahame, Robert Flemyng, Josephine Griffin

Country: United States of America

Othello

Othello

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Sergei Yutkevich

Starring: Sergey Bondarchuk, Irina Skobtseva, Andrei Popov, Vladimir Soshalsky

1984

1984

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Michael Anderson

Starring: Edmond O'Brien, Michael Redgrave, Jan Sterling, David Kossoff

Country: United States of America

The Killer Is Loose

The Killer Is Loose

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Budd Boetticher

Starring: Joseph Cotten, Rhonda Fleming, Wendell Corey, Alan Hale Jr.

Backlash

Backlash

Release year: 1956

Directed by: John Sturges

Starring: Richard Widmark, Donna Reed, William Campbell, John McIntire

March 11, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 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:

Heidi

Heidi

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Daniel Ray

Dr. Hudson's Secret Journal

Dr. Hudson's Secret Journal

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Harry R. Sherman

The Adventures of Long John Silver

The Adventures of Long John Silver

Release year: 1955

Directed by: *

Sheena: Queen of the Jungle

Sheena: Queen of the Jungle

Release year: 1955

Directed by: John Guillermin

Boomtown

Boomtown

Release year: 1956

Starring: Bill O'Brien

Country: United States of America

March 11, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

The Tontine by Thomas B. Costain

The Tontine

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The Tontine

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.

Ten North Frederick by John O'Hara

Ten North Frederick

By:

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 …

The Power Of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale

The Power Of Positive Thinking

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With more than five million copies printed, The Power of Positive Thinking is an international bestseller. It has helped millions of people around the globe to find fulfillment through Dr.

Aspects Of Love by David Garnett

Aspects Of Love

By:

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 March 11, 1956?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on March 11, 1956?

On March 11, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about March 11th?

March 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of March. 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 March 11th, such as:

  • 2019 - Battle of baghuz fawqani: international military intervention against isil. us-backed syrian forces resume offensive on baghuz, the last enclave under isil control in syria.
  • 2018 - 2017-18 south pacific cyclone season: cyclone hola made landfall in new zealand.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: at least 40 people are killed, most of them shia iraqi pilgrims. more than 100 were injured in twin bombings in damascus' bab al-saghir.

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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 March 1956?

March 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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 March 1956 calendar looked like.

Sunday March 11, 1956