Friday August 17, 1956: on this day

August 17, 1956 was the 230th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 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 August 17, 1956, who was born and died on August 17, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 17, 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 17th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

Table of contents

calendar

What day of the week was August 17, 1956?


August 17, 1956 was a Friday and it was the 230th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1956 can also be written as 8/17/1956 in the US and as 17/8/1956 in UK and Europe.

August 17, 1956 in August 1956 calendar

history

August 17, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 17, 1956:

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

LIFE MagazineBrowse the vintage magazine covers from August 17, 1956

Looking for other vintage memories?
Look at our old newspapers and magazines page
zodiac

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


 zodiac sign

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th 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.

Discover the personality of August born.

Unlock the Mysteries of August 17, 1956! Claim Your Free Personalized Numerology Report Now

August 17, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Monkey chinese zodiac sign

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

Discover the Monkey personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Reveal Your Destiny with a Complimentary Eastern Astrology Reading – Get Yours Now!

Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on August 17th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

see horoscope and birth chart for August 17, 1956
Planetary positions on  - Geocentric view
zodiac

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


Moon phase

90%

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 17, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 05:25 pm and setting at 03:26 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 22, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Aug 21, 1956.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign for Free Today!

Your place in the Universe on August 17, 1956

star banner

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Get your map!
birthday

Who was born on August 17, 1956?


Famous people born on August 17, 1956:

  • Alvaro Pino

    Spanish businessman who founded a successful retail chain.

  • Gail Berman

    Bermanbraun was co-founded by an american businessman.

  • Fabio Armiliato

    Italian tenor.

  • John Kosmina
  • John Romita Jr.
  • Vida Šulskytė
  • Enrico Franceschini
  • Chris Tsangarides
  • Emerson Gattafoni
  • Dave Jones
  • William Edward Koenig
  • Mario Mazzitelli

Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:

  • Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro

    American actor, director, and businessman.

  • Sean Penn
    Sean Penn

    American actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).

  • Donnie Wahlberg
    Donnie Wahlberg

    American musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.

  • Yû Aoi
    Yû Aoi

    Yû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.

  • Austin Butler
    Austin Butler

    Austin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.

  • Belinda Carlisle
    Belinda Carlisle

    American musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...

  • Maureen O'Hara
    Maureen O'Hara

    An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Brady Corbet
    Brady Corbet

    Brady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.

  • Helen McCrory
    Helen McCrory

    British actress (b. 1968).

  • Julian Fellowes
    Julian Fellowes

    English actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 17th

birthday

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


You are 67 years 7 months old,

or 811 months and 2 days old,

or 3526 weeks and 4 days old,

or 24686 days old,

if you were born on August 17, 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 17, 1956?

There are 151 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.

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

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

RIP

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


Famous people died on August 17, 1956:

  • Abram Il'ič Jampol'skij

What famous deaths happened on August 17th?

Famous deaths on August 17th:

  • Billy Murray
    Billy Murray

    Singer (denver nightengale), dies at 77.

  • Pearl Bailey
    Pearl Bailey

    American entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.

  • Vivian Vance
    Vivian Vance

    Beloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.

  • Yvonne Craig
    Yvonne Craig

    Yvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.

  • Richard Barthelmess
    Richard Barthelmess

    Actor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.

  • Draydon Carter

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

  • Odai Barakat

    Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Azaylea Frost

    Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.

  • Loranzo Da Ponte

    Italian librettist known for his collaborations with Mozart.

  • Ardenia Hall

    Known for her work in the civil rights movement.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 17th

holidays

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


Holidays on August 17, 1956:

  • Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
  • Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
vinyl songs

August 17, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 17, 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 17, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 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 17, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 17, 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 17, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 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 17, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 17, 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

Wish him/her..

Send your special wishes with this personalized page

send a message
birthday card
birthday club

Was August 17, 1956 your birth date ?

If yes, join our birthday club!

join birthday club

August 17, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 17, 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 17, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 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:

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

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

The Mandarins by Simone de Beauvoir

The Mandarins

By:

"Salty and frank. Realistic." San Francisco Chronicle Simone de Beauvoir, author of The Mandarins, takes a frank look at Parisian intellectual society towards the end World.

The Age Of Fighting Sail by C.S. Forester

The Age Of Fighting Sail

By:

C. S. Forester is the best person to portray the War of 1812's sea battles, to better understand the heroes, and to be more skilled at describing them.

Arthritis And Common Sense by Dale Alexander

Arthritis And Common Sense

By:

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.

A Single Pebble by John Hersey

A Single Pebble

By:

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.

A Thing Of Beauty by A.J. Cronin

A Thing Of Beauty

By:

A. J. Cronin, in his classic novel THE CITADEL wrote about a dedicated physician; THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM tells the compelling tale of a man who is devoted to medicine.

history

Who was the US President on August 17, 1956?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on August 17, 1956?

On August 17, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

history

What is special about August 17th?

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

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
  • 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
  • 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).

Find out more about August 17th

history

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

Do you remember 1956? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to

history

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.

Discover how August 1956 calendar looked like.

Friday August 17, 1956