Tuesday February 14, 1956: on this day

February 14, 1956 was the 45th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is February 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 February 14, 1956, who was born and died on February 14, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 14, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Great Pretender by The Platters), movies (e.g. Jumping for Joy, directed by John Paddy Carstairs), TV series (e.g. Heidi) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 14th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 14, 1956?


February 14, 1956 was a Tuesday and it was the 45th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 14, 1956 can also be written as 2/14/1956 in the US and as 14/2/1956 in UK and Europe.

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February 14, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 14, 1956:

  • Verhoeven / nauta / de king / wijnhout win dutch 11 city skate
  • Indonesia withdraws from netherlands indonesian union.
  • The xx congress of the communist party of the soviet union begins in moscow. on the last night of the meeting, premier nikita khrushchev condemns joseph stalin's crimes in a secret speech.

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February 14, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 14th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 14, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 14, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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February 14, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 14, 1956 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 14, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 07:47 am and setting at 09:41 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 27, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Feb 26, 1956.

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Who was born on February 14, 1956?


Famous people born on February 14, 1956:

  • Katharina Fritsch

    German sculptor known for her surreal and thought-provoking installations.

  • Apolonio Mendoza

    Apolonio Mendoza is a respected physicist who has made significant advancements in the study of quantum mechanics.

  • Dave Dravecky

    American baseball player.

  • Howard Davis

    Jr.

  • Tõnu Laigu

    Estonian architect.

  • Ken Wahl

    Chicago, illinois -- actor (wanderers).

  • Dave Dravecky pitcher (San Francisco Giants)

    Had arm amputated.

  • Howard Edward Davis Jr in Glen Cove

    New york, usa; lightweight boxer (olympics-silver-1976).

  • Sandro Nicola D'Alessandro
  • John Anderson
  • Livio Bazzoli
  • Rosa Castillo
  • Chiara Grillo
  • Reinhold Hintermaier
  • Luciano Miani
  • Giovanni Nistri
  • Silvia Rosa-Brusin
  • Martin Crimp

Whose famous birthday is on February 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 14th:

  • Gregory Hines
    Gregory Hines

    Gregory Hines was a talented American dancer and actor, known for his contributions to tap dancing.

  • Simon Pegg
    Simon Pegg

    Simon pegg is a british actor, comedian, and writer known for his roles in popular movies such as shaun of the dead, hot fuzz, and the...

  • Freddie Highmore
    Freddie Highmore

    Freddie highmore is a british actor known for his roles in movies and tv shows such as finding neverland, charlie and the chocolate factory,...

  • Rob Thomas
    Rob Thomas

    American musician (matchbox twenty).

  • Meg Tilly
    Meg Tilly

    Meg Tilly is a Canadian actress and novelist known for her roles in films like 'The Big Chill' and 'Agnes of God.

  • Florence Henderson
    Florence Henderson

    American actress and singer on stage, tv and film.

  • Tina Aumont
    Tina Aumont

    French actress, born in america to jean-pierre aumont and maria montez.

  • Lois Maxwell
    Lois Maxwell

    Canadian-australian model and actress (d. 2007).

  • Danai Gurira
    Danai Gurira

    Tv actress.

  • Hugh Downs
    Hugh Downs

    American television personality.

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February 14, 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 3 days old,

or 24881 days old,

if you were born on February 14, 1956.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 14, 1956?

There are 322 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 14th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 14, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 14, 1956.

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February 14, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 14, 1956:

  • Carlos Enrique Díaz Sáenz Valiente
  • José María Vargas Pacheco

What famous deaths happened on February 14th?

Famous deaths on February 14th:

  • Louis Jourdan
    Louis Jourdan

    French television and film actor.

  • Sig Ruman
    Sig Ruman

    Actor (schultz life with luigi), dead at 82.

  • Tom Burke
    Tom Burke

    American runner (born 1875).

  • Pelham Grenville Wodehouse

    Famous English author known for his humorous novels and short stories.

  • Hiren Mukherjee

    Indian politician and freedom fighter who served as the Speaker of Lok Sabha.

  • Wahneta Trotter

    Pioneering African American journalist and editor.

  • Cecylia Wolff

    Prolific author of novels and short stories.

  • Lavontay Johnson

    Young entrepreneur tragically killed at the age of 2..

  • Crews Allen

    Renowned astronomer known for his work on stellar classification.

  • Lavontay White

    Tragically killed in a shooting at the age of 2..

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February 14, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 14, 1956:

  • Denmark - Fastelavn. Children dress up, much like Halloween in the US.
  • Arizona - Admission Day (1912).
  • Mexico - Day of National Mourning (1831).
  • Oregon - Admission Day (1859).
  • Western World - Valentine's Day.
  • Iraq - 'Communist Martyrs Day' celebrated by Iraqi Communist Party.
  • Europe/Catholicism - Feast day of Saints Cyril and Methodius, patron saints of Europe.

Saints celebrated on February 14, 1956:

  • Saint Abraham (d. 422)
  • Saint Valentine (d. 422).
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February 14, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 14, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 13th and February 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 14, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 14, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

February 14, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 14, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 13th and February 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Great Pretender
  2. - Dungaree Doll

February 14, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 14, 1956 was Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

February 14, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 14, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 13th and February 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Sixteen Tons
  2. - Memories Are Made Of This
  3. - (Love Is) The Tender Trap
  4. - Zambesi
  5. - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett

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February 14, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 14, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Jumping for Joy

Jumping for Joy

Release year: 1956

Directed by: John Paddy Carstairs

Starring: Frankie Howerd, Stanley Holloway, A.E. Matthews, Tony Wright

Meet Me in Las Vegas

Meet Me in Las Vegas

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Roy Rowland

Starring: Dan Dailey, Cyd Charisse, Agnes Moorehead, Lili Darvas

Carousel

Carousel

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Henry King

Starring: Gordon MacRae, Shirley Jones, Cameron Mitchell, Barbara Ruick

Country: United States of America

Des gens sans importance

Des gens sans importance

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Henri Verneuil

Starring: Jean Gabin, Françoise Arnoul, Pierre Mondy, Yvette Etiévant

Private's Progress

Private's Progress

Release year: 1956

Directed by: John Boulting

Starring: Ian Carmichael, Ronald Adam, Henry B. Longhurst, Peter Jones

February 14, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

Heidi

Heidi

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Daniel Ray

Perspective

Perspective

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Jason Drakeford

Here and Now

Here and Now

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Fabien Constant

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: *

February 14, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 14, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Memoirs by Harry S. Truman

Memoirs

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This invaluable account by President Truman gives extraordinary insight into the events and decisions which have shaped our world.

Something Of Value by Robert Ruark

Something Of Value

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The novel Something of Value is based on the events that occurred in Kenya Colony during Mau Mau's violent insurrection in the 1950s. This uprising was almost exclusive to Kenya Colony.

Ten North Frederick by John O'Hara

Ten North Frederick

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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 …

Eloise by Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight

Eloise

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Meet Eloise, the adorable little darling of The Plaza Hotel in New York!

Profiles In Courage by John F. Kennedy

Profiles In Courage

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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.

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Who was the US President on February 14, 1956?

On February 14, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 14, 1956?

On February 14, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 14, 1956?

On February 14, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about February 14th?

February 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th day of the month of February. 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 February 14th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 pulwama attack: at least 46 indian security personnel were killed in the suicide bomber's attack on his convoy of military vehicles driving along a jammu and kashmir highway.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: russian planes strike ma'arrat hurma village, idlib, syria. seven civilians are killed and 10 more are injured.
  • 2017 - Conflicts in syria's idlib governorate: syrian civil war, clashes in idlib governorate (2017): rival fighters from tahrir al-sham and jund al-aqsa clashed in syria's northern idlib governorate. the conflict resulted "dozens" of deaths, according to the syrian observatory for human rights.

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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 February 1956?

February 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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