Tuesday August 14, 1956: on this day
August 14, 1956 was the 227th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 14, 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 14, 1956, who was born and died on August 14, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 14, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day), movies (e.g. War and Peace, directed by King Vidor), TV series (e.g. The Black Tulip) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 14th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 14, 1956?
- August 14, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 14, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 14, 1956?
- August 14, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 14, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
- August 14, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 14, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- August 14, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 14, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 14, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 14, 1956?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 14, 1956?
- Who was the Pope on August 14, 1956?
What day of the week was August 14, 1956?
August 14, 1956 was a Tuesday and it was the 227th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 14, 1956 can also be written as 8/14/1956 in the US and as 14/8/1956 in UK and Europe.
August 14, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 14th 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 14, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 14, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.
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August 14, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 14, 1956 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 14, 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 14, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 03:08 pm and setting at 12:48 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 22, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Aug 21, 1956.
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Get your map!Who was born on August 14, 1956?
Famous people born on August 14, 1956:
- Jackée Harry
American actress and television personality.
- Johnny Lever
Indian actor.
- Rusty Wallace
Rusty Wallace is a former NASCAR driver who achieved great success in the sport.
- Andy King
English manager and footballer (d. 2015).
- Sharon Bryant
Vocalist (atlantic starr – "touch a four leaf clover").
- Jonathan Powell
Diplomat.
- William Bourdon
French lawyer at paris bar who practices criminal law, including communications law, and human rights.
- Marco Garofalo
- Alfredo Francesconi
- Nicola Fusco
- Marco Martinelli
- Joan Slonczewski
- Khal Torabully
- C.J. Vanston
- Julio César Grassi
- Teresa Surita
Whose famous birthday is on August 14th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 14th:
- Emmanuelle Béart
French actress who has been in more than 60 films and tv productions since 1972.
- Mila Kunis
Mila kunis is a ukrainian-american actress known for her roles in that '70s show and black swan.
- Halle Berry
American actress who can play both sexy, vulnerable and cute.
- Steve Martin
American comedian and actor.
- David Hallyday
French singer, noted family and the son of johnny hallyday, a french rock star.
- Magic Johnson
American professional basketball player and noted athlete.
- Sarah Brightman
British singer who was famous for her performance in andrew lloyd webber’s "phantom of the opera" brightman, who was married to webber when...
- Danielle Steel
American novelist and currently the fourth most popular author, with more than 800 million copies sold.
- Susan Saint James
American actress.
- Raoul Bova
Italian actor known for his roles in various films and TV series.
August 14, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 67 years 8 months old,
or 812 months and 11 days old,
or 3532 weeks and 2 days old,
or 24726 days old,
if you were born on August 14, 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 14, 1956?
There are 111 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 14th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 14, 1956?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 14, 1956.
August 14, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 14, 1956:
- Adal Hoffmann
Adal Hoffmann was a prolific playwright whose plays continue to be performed worldwide.
- Bert olt Brecht
German playwright known for his epic theatre and critical approach to society.
- Konstantin von Neurath
German lawyer and politician, reich minister of foreign affairs (b. 1873).
- Freiherr Constantine von Neurath
German foreign min (1932-38).
- V marchese di Bute John Crichton-Stuart
What famous deaths happened on August 14th?
Famous deaths on August 14th:
- Phyllis Thaxter
Phyllis Thaxter was an American actress best known for her roles in films such as 'Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo' and 'Superman'.
- Dorothy Stratten
Canadian model, playboy’s playmate of 1980 and star in three movies.
- Fyvush Finkel
American actor (b. 1922).
- Bruno Kirby
American actor and director (d. 2006).
- Sigrid Gurie
Brooklyn, new york -- actor (algiers, sofia, refugee).
- Gale Sondergaard
Gale Sondergaard was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in classic films.
- Camilla Horn
She was a german actress and dancer on the silent-screen screen.
- Williom Randolph Hearst
Founder of the Hearst Corporation, a leading media and publishing company.
- Maximiano Kolbe
Polish Franciscan friar who sacrificed his life in Auschwitz to save a stranger.
- Enzio Ferrari
Founder of Ferrari S.p.
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August 14, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 14, 1956:
- Paraguay - Flag Day
- St. Maximilian Kolbe
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of several saints: St. Eusebius of Rome
- United States - National Code talkers Day
- Pakistan - Independence Day
- RC saints - Maximilian Kolbe (Polish Franciscan priest martyred by Nazis in 1941)
- Morocco - Allegiance of Oued Eddahab or Rfo de Oro
- United States - National Creamsicles Day
August 14, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 14, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 13th and August 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 14, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 14, 1956 was Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.
August 14, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 14, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Doris Day - Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)
August 14, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 14, 1956 was Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.
August 14, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 14, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 13th and August 19th. 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 14, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 14, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 14, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 14, 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:
August 14, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 14, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on August 14, 1956?
On August 14, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 14, 1956?
On August 14, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 14, 1956?
On August 14, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 14th?
August 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th 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 14th, such as:
- 2018 - Norma azucena rodriguez zamora is kidnapped in hidalgo by gunmen.
- 2017 - Big ben: london's big ben will be silent for four years starting 21 august as essential repairs are made.
- 2016 - Yemeni civil war: around 40 al-qaeda in the arabian peninsula fighters are killed by yemeni forces as they fight their way into eastern yemen via saudi-led airstrikes.
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.