Thursday April 12, 1956: on this day

April 12, 1956 was the 103rd day of the year 1956, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is April 12, 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 April 12, 1956, who was born and died on April 12, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 12, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. Juke Box Baby by Perry Como), movies (e.g. The Swan, directed by Charles Vidor), TV series (e.g. Double Cross) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 12th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 12, 1956?


April 12, 1956 was a Thursday and it was the 103rd day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 12, 1956 can also be written as 4/12/1956 in the US and as 12/4/1956 in UK and Europe.

April 12, 1956 in April 1956 calendar

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April 12, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 12, 1956:

  • Bandaranaike government forms in ceylon.

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April 12, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 12th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 12, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 12, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on April 12th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 12, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 12, 1956 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 12, 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 April 12, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 05:58 am and setting at 09:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 26, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Apr 25, 1956.

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Who was born on April 12, 1956?


Famous people born on April 12, 1956:

  • Walter Salles
    Walter Salles

    Walter salles is a brazilian film director known for his work on the acclaimed movie 'central station' and the adaptation of 'on the road'.

  • Andy Garcia
    Andy Garcia

    Cuban-american actor, director, and producer.

  • Gaetan Barrette

    Former Minister of Health in Quebec, Canada.

  • Herbert Grönemeyer

    German actor and musician, he is well-known in germany, austria, and switzerland.

  • Tama Janowitz

    American writer and novelist, she is a trendy and hip new yorker who writes magazine articles and is a modern, hip, and popular figure in...

  • Michel Neyret

    Michel neyret is a former french police officer known for his involvement in corruption and drug trafficking scandals.

  • Doris EHP Baaten

    Dutch actress (sesame street fien).

  • Alexander Briley

    Vocalist (village people - "ymca").

  • Mike Bouchard

    Politician.

  • František Jakubec
  • Andrea Eife
  • Alessandro Sommella
  • Miloš Srejović
  • Chuy García
  • Carlo Cambi

Whose famous birthday is on April 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 12th:

  • Ilana Glazer
    Ilana Glazer

    Ilana Glazer is an American comedian, actress, writer, and producer, best known for co-creating and starring in the Comedy Central series...

  • Ed O'Neill
    Ed O'Neill

    Ed o'neill is an american actor best known for his roles as al bundy in the sitcom married.

  • Shannen Doherty
    Shannen Doherty

    American actress, who started showbiz at the age of 12 on "little house on the prairie" (1982-1983).

  • Saoirse Ronan
    Saoirse Ronan

    Saoirse ronan is an irish actress known for her roles in films such as atonement, lady bird, and little women.

  • Herbie Hancock
    Herbie Hancock

    American composer and musician.

  • Claire Danes
    Claire Danes

    Claire danes is a tv actress known for her roles in the tv series homeland and my so-called life.

  • Brooklyn Decker
    Brooklyn Decker

    Brooklyn decker is an american actress and model known for her appearances in movies such as 'just go with it' and 'battleship'.

  • Jennifer Morrison
    Jennifer Morrison

    Jennifer morrison is an american actress known for her role as dr.

  • David Cassidy
    David Cassidy

    American actor and singer.

  • Jean-Pierre Marielle
    Jean-Pierre Marielle

    French actor who appeared in over 100 films.

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April 12, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 67 years 11 months old,

or 815 months and 17 days old,

or 3546 weeks and 1 day old,

or 24823 days old,

if you were born on April 12, 1956.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 12, 1956?

There are 14 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 12, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 12, 1956.

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April 12, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 12, 1956:

  • Jack Bell
  • José Moscardó Ituarte

What famous deaths happened on April 12th?

Famous deaths on April 12th:

  • Josephine Baker
    Josephine Baker

    Ernest hemingway described her as the most beautiful woman he ever saw, or will ever see, as an american-french singer and entertainer.

  • Gilbert Gottfried
    Gilbert Gottfried

    Gilbert gottfried is a comedian known for his distinctive voice and raunchy humor, as well as for his roles in movies like aladdin and...

  • Marilyn Chambers
    Marilyn Chambers

    American porno actress.

  • Charlie Murphy
    Charlie Murphy

    American actor and comedian (b. 1959).

  • Anne Jackson
    Anne Jackson

    Pennsylvania, united states -- actress.

  • Ruth Taylor
    Ruth Taylor

    Actress (gentlemen prefer blondes), is killed at 76.

  • Sydney Lassick
    Sydney Lassick

    American actor (born in 1922).

  • Sugar Ray Robinson

    Widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time, Sugar Ray Robinson was a five-time world champion and had a professional record...

  • Joe Louis

    Heavyweight boxing champion known as the 'Brown Bomber.

  • Cuma Ali

    Legendary Turkish boxer known for his powerful punches and impressive record.

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April 12, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 12, 1956:

  • Yuri's Night, an international celebration of the first human in space, Yuri Gagarin; in Russia (and formerly in USSR), the Cosmonautics Day.
  • The Roman holiday of Cerealia begins.

Observances on April 12, 1956:

  • International Day of Human Space Flight

Saints celebrated on April 12, 1956:

  • Saint Julius I
  • Saint Zeno of Verona
  • Saint Erkembode
  • Saint Damian
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April 12, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 12, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 9th and April 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 12, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 12, 1956 was Juke Box Baby by Perry Como, according to the music chart for the week April 9th and April 15th.

April 12, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 12, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 9th and April 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Juke Box Baby

April 12, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 12, 1956 was The Poor People Of Paris by Winifred Atwell, according to the music chart for the week April 9th and April 15th.

April 12, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 12, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 9th and April 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

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April 12, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 12, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Swan

The Swan

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Charles Vidor

Starring: Grace Kelly, Alec Guinness, Louis Jourdan, Agnes Moorehead

Country: United States of America

A Kiss Before Dying

A Kiss Before Dying

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Gerd Oswald

Starring: Robert Wagner, Jeffrey Hunter, Virginia Leith, Joanne Woodward

The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit

The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Nunnally Johnson

Starring: Gregory Peck, Jennifer Jones, Fredric March, Marisa Pavan

Jubal

Jubal

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Delmer Daves

Starring: Glenn Ford, Ernest Borgnine, Rod Steiger, Valerie French

The Black Tent

The Black Tent

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Brian Desmond Hurst

Starring: Donald Sinden, Anthony Steel, Anna Maria Sandri, André Morell

April 12, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 12, 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:

Double Cross

Double Cross

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Armand Gazarian

The Winifred Atwell Show

The Winifred Atwell Show

Release year: 1956

Rex Milligan

Rex Milligan

Release year: 1956

Opportunity Murder

Opportunity Murder

Release year: 1956

Chirorin mura to kurumi no ki

Chirorin mura to kurumi no ki

Release year: 1956

April 12, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 12, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Gift From The Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Gift From The Sea

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This beloved classic, graceful, lucid, and lyrical by Anne Morrow Lindbergh, shares her reflections on youth, age, love, marriage, peace, solitude, and contentment. She set them down during a workshop.

How To Live 365 Days A Year by John A. Schindler

How To Live 365 Days A Year

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How to Live 365 days a Year is a classic self-help book that has sold over 1 million copies. It has been translated into 13 different languages.

Harry Of Monmouth by A.M. Maughan

Harry Of Monmouth

By:

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The Quiet American by Graham Greene

The Quiet American

By:

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.

The Last Hurrah by Edwin O'Connor

The Last Hurrah

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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 April 12, 1956?

On April 12, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 12, 1956?

On April 12, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 12, 1956?

On April 12, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about April 12th?

April 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of April. 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 April 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 quetta bombing, 20 people killed and 50 others hurt in suicide bombing attack at quetta market, pakistan.
  • 2018 - Poisoning of sergei skripal and yulia skripal. the organisation for the prohibition of chemical weapons stated that it agreed with uk authorities regarding their analysis of the toxic chemical that was used against the skripals. the uk identified the substance as a novichok nerve agents, a russian-developed type.
  • 2017 - Ten people are killed at inabanga in bohol in the philippines' central visayas after the armed forces and national police clash with abu sayyaf suspects.

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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 April 1956?

April 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.

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