Monday September 17, 1956: on this day

September 17, 1956 was the 261st day of the year 1956, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is September 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 September 17, 1956, who was born and died on September 17, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 17, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day), movies (e.g. Tea and Sympathy, directed by Vincente Minnelli), TV series (e.g. David Copperfield) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was September 17, 1956?


September 17, 1956 was a Monday and it was the 261st day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 17, 1956 can also be written as 9/17/1956 in the US and as 17/9/1956 in UK and Europe.

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September 17, 1956: What happened on that day?


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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 17th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on September 17, 1956 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 17, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 05:32 pm and setting at 05:11 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 21, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Sep 20, 1956.

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Who was born on September 17, 1956?


Famous people born on September 17, 1956:

  • Almas Atambaev

    Former President of Kyrgyzstan.

  • Mandawuy Yunupingu

    Australian singer-songwriter/guitarist yothu yindi (d. 13).

  • Thad Bosley

    Major league baseball player from america.

  • Rita Rudner

    American comedian.

  • Brian Andreas

    American author, sculptor and painter.

  • Karen Fowler

    American contestant in a game show called big brother.

  • Big Brother Karen
  • Aaron Lustig
  • Anatolij Parov
  • Bjørn Rune Gjelsten
  • Dagmar Kuzmanová
  • Viktor Hračov
  • Mihály Borostyán
  • Francesc Capdevila

Whose famous birthday is on September 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 17th:

  • John Ritter
    John Ritter

    American actor, and a member of a theatrical family.

  • Jean-Claude Carrière
    Jean-Claude Carrière

    Jean-claude carrière is a renowned french screenwriter and actor, best known for his collaborations with director luis buñuel.

  • Cassandra Peterson
    Cassandra Peterson

    Cassandra peterson is an american actress best known for her portrayal of the horror hostess character elvira, mistress of the dark.

  • Phil Jackson
    Phil Jackson

    American basketball player, coach and star.

  • Anne Bancroft
    Anne Bancroft

    American actress who has been on screen since 1952 and won the best actress oscar.

  • Hank Williams
    Hank Williams

    American singer, songwriter, and country western singer.

  • Roddy McDowall
    Roddy McDowall

    British child actor, who arrived in hollywood in 1940.

  • Bryan Singer
    Bryan Singer

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Matthew Settle
    Matthew Settle

    American actor.

  • Dinah Sheridan
    Dinah Sheridan

    British actress, who has been a star in british tv, theatre and film for seven decades.

See more famous people and celebrities born on September 17th

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


You are 67 years 6 months old,

or 810 months and 2 days old,

or 3522 weeks and 1 day old,

or 24655 days old,

if you were born on September 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 September 17, 1956?

There are 182 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 17th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on September 17, 1956:

  • Mildred E "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias

    (1932 olympics - gold medalist), died at 42.

What famous deaths happened on September 17th?

Famous deaths on September 17th:

  • Spiro Agnew
    Spiro Agnew

    American politician and lawyer, governor of maryland 1967-1969, and vice-president under nixon 1969.

  • Patricia Phoenix
    Patricia Phoenix

    County galway, ireland -- actress.

  • Red Skelton
    Red Skelton

    American comedian who is loved and well-known in film, tv, and nightclub.

  • Richard Basehart
    Richard Basehart

    American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.

  • Frankie Vaughan
    Frankie Vaughan

    English actor and singer (d. 1999).

  • Jay Stewart
    Jay Stewart

    Annoucer of lets make a deal commits suicide.

  • Raden Adjeng Kartini

    Indonesian feminist and entrepreneur who advocated for women's rights.

  • Khalis Gibran

    Pioneering journalist and author known for his insightful commentary.

  • Guila

    Renowned actress known for her captivating performances on stage and screen.

  • Shin Saimdang

    Renowned Korean artist and calligrapher during the Joseon Dynasty.

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

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


Holidays on September 17, 1956:

  • RC Saints - Feasts of Saint Lambert (martyr), Hildegard of Bingen
  • United States - Constitution Day (observed on the previous Friday if it falls in a weekend), Citizenship Day, Von Steuben Day
  • Netherlands - Operation Market Garden is still remembered with parachuting and dedications on this day.
  • Also see September 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • The fourth day of the Eleusinian Mysteries in ancient Greek mythology, when the initiates sacrificed a pig.
  • Angola - National Heroes' Day

Observances on September 17, 1956:

  • World Patient Safety Day [WHO]
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September 17, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 17, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 17th and September 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 17, 1956 was Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week September 17th and September 23rd.

September 17, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on September 17, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 17th and September 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 17, 1956 was Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week September 17th and September 23rd.

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

The music chart in the UK on September 17, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 17th and September 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera)
  2. - Lay Down Your Arms
  3. - Rockin' Through The Rye
  4. - Why Do Fools Fall In Love
  5. - Walk Hand In Hand

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

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

Tea and Sympathy

Tea and Sympathy

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Vincente Minnelli

Starring: Deborah Kerr, John Kerr, Leif Erickson, Edward Andrews

Country: United States of America

Teenage Wolfpack

Teenage Wolfpack

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Georg Tressler

Starring: Horst Buchholz, Karin Baal, Christian Doermer, Jo Herbst

Toward the Unknown

Toward the Unknown

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Mervyn LeRoy

Starring: William Holden, Lloyd Nolan, Virginia Leith, Charles McGraw

The Last Wagon

The Last Wagon

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Delmer Daves

Starring: Richard Widmark, Felicia Farr, Susan Kohner, Tommy Rettig

Death in the Garden

Death in the Garden

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Luis Buñuel

Starring: Simone Signoret, Georges Marchal, Charles Vanel, Michel Piccoli

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

The most popular TV Series on September 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:

David Copperfield

David Copperfield

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Delbert Mann

Bouquet de joie

Bouquet de joie

Release year: 1956

Noah's Ark

Noah's Ark

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Diane Paloma Eskenazi

The Adventures of Sir Lancelot

The Adventures of Sir Lancelot

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Anthony Squire

Starring: William Russell, Cyril Smith, Ronald Leigh-Hunt, Robert Scroggins

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The Black Tulip

The Black Tulip

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Orchard

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

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

The Birth Of Britain by Winston S. Churchill

The Birth Of Britain

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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.

Don'T Go Near The Water by William Brinkley

Don'T Go Near The Water

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This novel is both a charming entertainment farce and a gentle love story. It takes place on a remote Pacific island in the final days of World War II.

Gift From The Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Gift From The Sea

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This beloved classic, graceful, lucid, and lyrical by Anne Morrow Lindbergh, shares her reflections on youth, age, love, marriage, peace, solitude, and contentment. She set them down during a workshop.

The Mandarins by Simone de Beauvoir

The Mandarins

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"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 Rosemary Tree by Elizabeth Goudge

The Rosemary Tree

By:

"It wasn't for her to criticize Almighty God's ways; if He wanted to go to all that bother over the millions and millions of snowflakes, or their intricate designs, then it was His will.

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Who was the US President on September 17, 1956?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on September 17, 1956?

On September 17, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about September 17th?

September 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of September. 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 September 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Russia and turkey announce a demilitarized zone in syria's idlib governorate. they also rule out military operations.
  • 2017 - Five people are killed in a roadside bomb attack in north-west pakistan during the war in afghanistan.
  • 2016 - American-led intervention in syria and syria's civil war: the united states admits that warplanes may not have struck a syrian army post near deir-ez-zor airport in eastern syria. it was conducting an operation against isil in which more than 60 syrian soldiers were killed. (bbc). the united nations security council (unsc), holds an emergency session to address the u.s. strikes in deir ez-zor.

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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 September 1956?

September 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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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Monday September 17, 1956