Wednesday August 15, 1956: on this day

August 15, 1956 was the 228th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 15, 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 15, 1956, who was born and died on August 15, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 15, 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 15th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 15, 1956?


August 15, 1956 was a Wednesday and it was the 228th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1956 can also be written as 8/15/1956 in the US and as 15/8/1956 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 1956 in August 1956 calendar

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August 15, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th 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 15, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 15th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 15, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 15, 1956 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 03:59 pm and setting at 01:37 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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Who was born on August 15, 1956?


Famous people born on August 15, 1956:

  • Robert Syms

    English politician and businessman.

  • Lorraine Desmarais

    French-canadian jazz composer and pianist.

  • Régis Clère

    French road bike racer who won three stages of the tour de france.

  • Freedom Neruda

    Ivorian journalist.

  • Alain Goffin

    Designer of comics from belgium.

  • Gordon Bruks

    England, united kingdom -- dr / cosmonaut.

  • Vinny Denunzio

    Rocker.

  • Helgi Ólafsson
  • Peter-John Vettese
  • Roque Alfaro
  • Bruce Ford
  • Gennadij Gudkov
  • Jacek Koman
  • Umberto Sardella
  • Slobodan Subotić
  • Arnulfo Mejía Rojas

Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:

  • Jennifer Lawrence
    Jennifer Lawrence

    Award-winning actress known for her roles in The Hunger Games and Silver Linings Playbook.

  • Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck

    American actor.

  • Anthony Anderson
    Anthony Anderson

    Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.

  • Debra Messing
    Debra Messing

    Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.

  • Nino Ferrer
    Nino Ferrer

    Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

  • Julia Child
    Julia Child

    American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

  • Stieg Larsson
    Stieg Larsson

    Swedish journalist and writer.

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek

    Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

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August 15, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 67 years 7 months old,

or 811 months and 4 days old,

or 3526 weeks and 6 days old,

or 24688 days old,

if you were born on August 15, 1956.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 1956?

There are 149 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 15, 1956.

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August 15, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 15, 1956:

  • Constantine Freiherr von Neurath

    German foreign minister, dies at 83.

What famous deaths happened on August 15th?

Famous deaths on August 15th:

  • Jan Kiepura
    Jan Kiepura

    Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").

  • August Schellenberg
    August Schellenberg

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.

  • Paul Lukas
    Paul Lukas

    Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.

  • Elfida Vargas

    Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.

  • Earsel Hines

    Earsel Hines was a renowned American dancer who made significant contributions to the field of modern dance.

  • Severus Levy

    Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.

  • Yaacov Ziv

    Co-inventor of the Lempel-Ziv compression algorithms.

  • Orvell R. Ramon

    Renowned author known for his impactful novels.

  • Hazelene Ray

    Renowned gospel singer known for her powerful voice.

  • Soundra Mohan

    Acclaimed painter whose works reflect themes of nature and spirituality.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 15th

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August 15, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 15, 1956:

  • Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
  • Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
  • Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
  • RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
  • Acadie ? National Day
  • Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
  • India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
  • Korea ? Liberation Day
  • Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
  • Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day
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August 15, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 15, 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 15, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 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 15, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 15, 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:

  1. - Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)

August 15, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 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 15, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 15, 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:

  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 15, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 15, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

War and Peace

War and Peace

Release year: 1956

Directed by: King Vidor

Starring: Audrey Hepburn, Henry Fonda, Mel Ferrer, Vittorio Gassman

Country: United States of America

The Burning Hills

The Burning Hills

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Stuart Heisler

Starring: Tab Hunter, Natalie Wood, Skip Homeier, Eduard Franz

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

August 15, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 15, 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:

The Black Tulip

The Black Tulip

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Orchard

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

August 15, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 15, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Arthritis And Common Sense by Dale Alexander

Arthritis And Common Sense

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The best-selling, one-million-copy bestseller on arthritis, Medical Self-Help/Health Arthritis, and Common Sense is now available in paperback! These pages will provide the information that arthritis sufferers need to know.

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

How To Live 365 Days A Year

By:

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.

A Certain Smile by Francoise Sagan

A Certain Smile

By:

Francoise Sagan is most well-known for Bonjour Tristesse, her first novel. She published it in 1953 at age eighteen.

The Ninth Wave by Eugene Burdick

The Ninth Wave

By:

Vintage book cover, worn.

The Birth Of Britain by Winston S. Churchill

The Birth Of Britain

By:

The Birth of Britain is the opening volume of A History of the English Speaking Peoples by Winston Churchill, the four-volume book that has been immensely popular and easy to read.

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Who was the US President on August 15, 1956?

On August 15, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1956?

On August 15, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 15, 1956?

On August 15, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 15th?

August 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency, three suicide bombers kill 27 and injure 83 people near maiduguri (nigeria).
  • 2016 - At least 11 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition that struck a northern yemen hospital run by medecins sans frontieres.

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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.

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Wednesday August 15, 1956