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Monday October 15, 1956: on this day
About October 15th, 1956, in brief:
- Historical events: Pyotr Bolotnikov runs world record 10k (28:42.8)
- Day of the week: October 15th, 1956 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Tito Jackson, Kiko Mizuhara
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: The Green Door by Jim Lowe
- #1 UK song: A Woman In Love by Frankie Laine
- Popular movie: The Brave One directed by Irving Rapper
More about October 15th, 1956? See below for more news and curiosities on October 15th, 1956.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 15, 1956?
- October 15, 1956: What happened on that day?
- October 15, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 15, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 15, 1956?
- October 15, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 15, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
- October 15, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 15, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- October 15, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 15, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 15, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 15, 1956?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 15, 1956?
- Who was the Pope on October 15, 1956?
What day of the week was October 15, 1956?
October 15, 1956 was a Monday and it was the 289th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 15, 1956 can also be written as 10/15/1956 in the US and as 15/10/1956 in UK and Europe.
October 15, 1956: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 15, 1956:
- Pyotr bolotnikov runs world record 10k (28:42.8)
- William j brennan jr appointed to supreme court
- Yankees enos slaughter scores from 1st on a single in world series
- Fortran, the first modern computer language, is shared with the coding community for the first time.
October 15, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 15th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 15, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 15, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 15th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 15, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 15, 1956 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 15, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 04:00 pm and setting at 03:58 am.
The previous full moon was on Sep 20, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Oct 19, 1956.
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Who was born on October 15, 1956?
Famous people born on October 15, 1956:
- Stephen Altman
- Peter Caruana
- Valerij Cyganov
- Mersad Kovačević
- Lee Jang-soo
- Joe Norman
- Robert Shaw
- Pietro Spataro
- Marco Causi
- Jaime David Fernández Mirabal
- María Teresa Herrera Tello
- Patrick Avril
- Patrick Donnay
Whose famous birthday is on October 15th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 15th:
![Tito Jackson]()
Tito JacksonTito jackson is a guitarist best known as a member of the famous jackson 5 band.
![Kiko Mizuhara]()
Kiko MizuharaKiko mizuhara is a japanese model known for her work in the fashion industry and her appearances in various magazines and fashion shows.
![Penny Marshall]()
Penny MarshallPenny marshall was an american actress, director, and producer, best known for her role as laverne defazio on the television sitcom laverne...
![Keyshia Cole]()
Keyshia ColeKeyshia cole is an american r&b singer known for her soulful voice and emotional lyrics.
![Lee Iacocca]()
Lee IacoccaAmerican self-made man who rose to the top of the ford motor co.
![Mira Nair]()
Mira NairIndian-american actress and producer.
![Jean Peters]()
Jean PetersAmerican actress.
![Jaci Velasquez]()
Jaci VelasquezRock singer.
![Dominic West]()
Dominic WestDominic west is a british actor known for his roles in the wire and the affair.
![John Kenneth Galbraith]()
John Kenneth GalbraithEconomist (affluent society-58 hillman award).
October 15, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 67 years 6 months old,
or 810 months and 16 days old,
or 3524 weeks and 2 days old,
or 24670 days old,
if you were born on October 15, 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 October 15, 1956?
There are 167 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 15th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 15, 1956?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 15, 1956.
October 15, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 15, 1956:
- Carlo Caldera
- Tefft Johnson
- Jules Rimet dirigeant de football français. . (° 14octobre1873)
What famous deaths happened on October 15th?
Famous deaths on October 15th:
![Pat O'Brien]()
Pat O'BrienAmerican actor.
![Betty Driver]()
Betty DriverEnglish actress, singer, and author (b. 1920).
![Edie Adams]()
Edie AdamsAmerican actress and singer (born 1927).
![Henny Porten]()
Henny PortenGerman actress and one of the first silent film stars in germany.
- Trestan Hart
Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.
- Dmonte Coleman
Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking plays.
- Govind Desai
Renowned Indian novelist and Sahitya Akademi Award winner.
- Jaree Al-Sabah
Jaree Al-Sabah was a prominent Kuwaiti politician who served as the Prime Minister of Kuwait from 1978 to 1991.
- Silvie Townsend
Renowned British author known for her captivating novels.
- Thaddeaus Koscuiszko
Famous for his role in the American Revolutionary War and Polish independence efforts.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 15th
October 15, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 15, 1956:
- United States - White Cane Safety Day, National Grouch Day, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
- R.C. Saints - Saint Teresa of Avila
- Roman festivals - the Equirria or October equus: sacrifice of a horse to Mars
- French Republican Calendar - Amaryllis (Amaryllis) Day, twenty-fourth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
Observances on October 15, 1956:
- International Day of Rural Women
October 15, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 15, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 15th and October 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 15, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 15, 1956 was The Green Door by Jim Lowe, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.
October 15, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 15, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Jim Lowe - The Green Door
- Doris Day - Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)
October 15, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 15, 1956 was A Woman In Love by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.
October 15, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 15, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Frankie Laine - A Woman In Love
- Anne Shelton - Lay Down Your Arms
- Elvis Presley - Hound Dog
- Doris Day - Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera)
- Freddie Bell & The Bellboys - Giddy-Up-A-Ding-Dong
October 15, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 15, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Brave One
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Irving Rapper
Starring: Michel Ray, Rodolfo Hoyos Jr., Elsa Cárdenas, Carlos Navarro
The Opposite Sex
Release year: 1956
Directed by: David Miller
Starring: June Allyson, Joan Collins, Dolores Gray, Ann Sheridan
The Girl He Left Behind
Release year: 1956
Directed by: David Butler
Starring: Tab Hunter, Natalie Wood, Jessie Royce Landis, Jim Backus
Written on the Wind
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Douglas Sirk
Starring: Rock Hudson, Lauren Bacall, Robert Stack, Dorothy Malone
Country: United States of America
Julie
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Andrew L. Stone
Starring: Doris Day, Louis Jourdan, Barry Sullivan, Frank Lovejoy
October 15, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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 Other Man
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Richard Eyre
The Adventures of Hiram Holliday
Release year: 1956
Starring: Wally Cox, Ainslie Pryor
Country: United States of America
David Copperfield
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Delbert Mann
Bouquet de joie
Release year: 1956
Noah's Ark
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Diane Paloma Eskenazi
October 15, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 15, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Single Pebble
By: John Hersey
An American engineer sends his young son to China to check the Yangtze River. He travels through the river's canyons looking for dam sites.
The Unicorn And Other Poems
By: Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Gift from the Sea is a collection poems by the author that provides enduring meditations on loss, love, beauty, time, and the sweeps of time. 15,000 copies first printing.
Beyond The Black Stump
By: Nevil Shute
Nevil Shute's romance novel, "The Deepest Darkest Wilds of the Austrailan Outback", is set in the sun-baked setting of Austrailan's Austrailan outback. It is a story about a love that is tested by differences between two young men's homes.
Arthritis And Common Sense
By: Dale Alexander
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.
Who was the US President on October 15, 1956?
On October 15, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 15, 1956?
On October 15, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 15, 1956?
On October 15, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about October 15th?
October 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of October. 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 October 15th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 cologne attack: three people are hurt when a man sets fire to a fast-food outlet in cologne's main station and then takes a woman hostage. later, german counter-terrorism units rescue the woman.
- 2017 - 2017 iraqi-kurdish conflict: battle of kirkuk (2017): iraqi troops advance on kurdish-held territory surrounding the city of kirkuk. in the vicinity of cities, there have been reports of clashes.
- 2016 - At least 55 people were killed in the iraqi civil war (2014-2017), 2016 oct baghdad attacks: an attack on a shi'ite mosque, a check-point at the police station and the family of an anti islamic state sunni paramilitary leader have resulted in the deaths of at least 55 iraqis. (reuters)isil claims responsibility for the takeback of iraqi forces' launching of mosul, its stronghold.
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 October 1956?
October 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
