Tuesday April 17, 1956: on this day

April 17, 1956 was the 108th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is April 17, 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 17, 1956, who was born and died on April 17, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 17, 1956, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The Creature Walks Among Us, directed by John Sherwood), TV series (e.g. Double Cross) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 17th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 17, 1956?


April 17, 1956 was a Tuesday and it was the 108th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 17, 1956 can also be written as 4/17/1956 in the US and as 17/4/1956 in UK and Europe.

April 17, 1956 in April 1956 calendar

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April 17, 1956: What happened on that day?


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April 17, 1956: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 17, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th 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 17, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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April 17, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 17, 1956 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 17, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 10:47 am and setting at 01:18 am.

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 17, 1956?


Famous people born on April 17, 1956:

  • Anders Tegnell

    Swedish epidemiologist known for his role in managing the COVID-19 pandemic in Sweden.

  • Colin Tyre

    Lord tyre, scottish lawyer and judge.

  • Faye Young

    Wbl forward (ny stars and new jersey stars).

  • Kaye Young Cowher Women's Professional Basketball League forward (New York Stars

    New jersey gems).

  • Pillow [Therese Joan Bell]

    California, united states -- bodybuilder (1983 gold classic).

  • Vyto Ruginis
  • Roberto Calderoli

Whose famous birthday is on April 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 17th:

  • Victoria Beckham
    Victoria Beckham

    Posh is a british singer, who was also one of the spice girls.

  • Sean Bean
    Sean Bean

    Sean bean is an english actor known for his roles in the lord of the rings and game of thrones.

  • Roddy Piper
    Roddy Piper

    Roddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.

  • William Holden
    William Holden

    William holden was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as sunset boulevard and the bridge on the river kwai.

  • Jennifer Garner
    Jennifer Garner

    American actress and film producer.

  • Olivia Hussey
    Olivia Hussey

    Argentinean-british actress, who made her acting debut at 16 with her beautiful, doe-eyed beauty in "romeo and juliet.

  • Rooney Mara
    Rooney Mara

    Rooney mara is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the girl with the dragon tattoo and carol.

  • James Last
    James Last

    German musician, bandleader, composer, arranger.

  • Adam McKay
    Adam McKay

    Adam mckay is a writer and director known for his work on comedy films such as anchorman, step brothers, and the other guys.

  • Nicholas D'Agosto
    Nicholas D'Agosto

    American film and television actor.

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April 17, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 67 years 11 months old,

or 815 months and 2 days old,

or 3544 weeks

or 24808 days old,

if you were born on April 17, 1956.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 17, 1956?

There are 29 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 17, 1956.

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April 17, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 17, 1956:

  • Romolo Bernardi

What famous deaths happened on April 17th?

Famous deaths on April 17th:

  • Deanna Durbin
    Deanna Durbin

    American actress and singer who made her debut film at the age of 14.

  • Kitty Carlisle
    Kitty Carlisle

    American actress, singer, socialite, and game show panelist (d. 2007).

  • Doris Roberts
    Doris Roberts

    American actress (b. 1925).

  • Michael Sarrazin
    Michael Sarrazin

    Michael sarrazin was a canadian actor known for his roles in films such as 'they shoot horses, don't they?' and 'the flim-flam man'.

  • Eva Novak
    Eva Novak

    Actress (medicine man), passes away at 90 from pneumonia.

  • Gabriel García Márquez

    Colombian novelist and Nobel laureate known for his magical realism style.

  • Benjerman Franklin

    Founding Father of the United States and successful businessman.

  • Jesua Garcia

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

  • Biju Patnaik

    Biju Patnaik was an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Odisha for two terms and played a crucial role in the formation of...

  • Ellakate Jones

    Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of genetics.

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April 17, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 17, 1956:

  • Pope Anicetus (died 166)
  • Blessed Radboud of Louvain (d.1142)

Saints celebrated on April 17, 1956:

  • Saint Gerwin of Oudenburg (d. 1117)
  • Saint Landricus
  • Saint Stephen Harding (d. 1134)
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April 17, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 17, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 16th and April 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 17, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 17, 1956 was The Poor People Of Paris by Winifred Atwell, according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.

April 17, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 17, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 16th and April 22nd. 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 17, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 17, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Creature Walks Among Us

The Creature Walks Among Us

Release year: 1956

Directed by: John Sherwood

Starring: Jeff Morrow, Rex Reason, Leigh Snowden, Gregg Palmer

Country: United States of America

Our Miss Brooks

Our Miss Brooks

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Al Lewis

Starring: Eve Arden, Gale Gordon, Don Porter, Robert Rockwell

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

April 17, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 17, 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 Tony Hancock Show

The Tony Hancock Show

Release year: 1956

Starring: Tony Hancock, Clive Dunn, John Vere, June Whitfield

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

ARD-Fernsehlotterie - Ein Platz an der Sonne

ARD-Fernsehlotterie - Ein Platz an der Sonne

Release year: 1956

Melodie der Welt

Melodie der Welt

Release year: 1956

April 17, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 17, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Love Or Perish by Smiley Blanton

Love Or Perish

By:

Love or Perish [Paperback] [May 26, 2012.] Blanton, Smiley

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.

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.

Ten North Frederick by John O'Hara

Ten North Frederick

By:

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 …

The Last Hurrah by Edwin O'Connor

The Last Hurrah

By:

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 17, 1956?

On April 17, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 17, 1956?

On April 17, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 17, 1956?

On April 17, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about April 17th?

April 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - Russian military intervention in ukraine
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war - american-led intervention in civil war in syria: president donald trump and his administration are looking at replacing u.s. military forces with an arab force in syria.
  • 2017 - American pipeline operator williams partners agreed to sell an oil refinery in louisiana to nova chemicals, a canadian chemical company, for $2.1 billion.

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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.

Discover how April 1956 calendar looked like.

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