Wednesday August 22, 1956: on this day

About August 22nd, 1956, in brief:

  • Historical events: Elvis Presley begins filming The Reno Brothers (Love Me Tender)
  • Day of the week: August 22nd, 1956 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Dua Lipa, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day
  • #1 UK song: Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera) by Doris Day
  • Popular movie: Bus Stop directed by Joshua Logan

More about August 22nd, 1956? See below for more news and curiosities on August 22nd, 1956.

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What day of the week was August 22, 1956?


August 22, 1956 was a Wednesday and it was the 235th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 22, 1956 can also be written as 8/22/1956 in the US and as 22/8/1956 in UK and Europe.

August 22, 1956 in August 1956 calendar

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August 22, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 22, 1956:

  • Elvis presley begins filming the reno brothers (love me tender)
  • President eisenhower and vp nixon renominated by republican convention in san francisco
  • Us president dwight eisenhower and vice president richard nixon are renominated by republican convention in san francisco, california.

August 22, 1956: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 22, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd 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 22, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 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.

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Discover the planets positions on August 22nd, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 22, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 22, 1956 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 22, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 07:56 pm and setting at 08:19 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 August 22, 1956?


Famous people born on August 22, 1956:

  • Nyemah Gaye

    Nyemah Gaye is a Liberian singer and songwriter known for her contributions to Afrobeat and world music.

  • Paul Molitor

    American professional baseball player, who was chosen by the st.

  • Peter Taylor

    Australian cricketer.

  • Claude Barthélemy

    French composer and guitarist, publicized as the fastest guitarist in the world.

  • Jeff Lloyd

    Jockey.

  • Valerij Abramov
  • Alberto Fonseca
  • Willis Adams
  • Stefano Bottini
  • Wes Chandler
  • Salvatore Ciulla

Whose famous birthday is on August 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 22nd:

  • Dua Lipa
    Dua Lipa

    Dua lipa is a british pop singer known for hits like 'new rules' and 'don't start now'.

  • Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
    Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

    Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje is a British actor known for his roles in popular TV shows and films such as 'Lost', 'Oz', and 'The Bourne...

  • James Corden
    James Corden

    James corden is a british comedian and actor, best known for hosting the late late show and for his role in the film into the woods.

  • Kristen Wiig
    Kristen Wiig

    Kristen wiig is an american comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and...

  • Tori Amos
    Tori Amos

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Rodrigo Santoro
    Rodrigo Santoro

    Rodrigo santoro is a brazilian actor known for his roles in popular films such as 300 and love actually.

  • Richard Armitage
    Richard Armitage

    Richard armitage is an english actor known for his roles in the hobbit film series and the tv series north & south.

  • Ray Bradbury
    Ray Bradbury

    American sci-fi and fantasy writer, widely admired and well-known.

  • Honor Blackman
    Honor Blackman

    British actress.

  • Leni Riefenstahl
    Leni Riefenstahl

    Leni riefenstahl, a german film director and producer, screenwriter, editor.

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August 22, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 67 years 8 months old,

or 812 months and 16 days old,

or 3533 weeks

or 24731 days old,

if you were born on August 22, 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 22, 1956?

There are 106 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 22, 1956.

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August 22, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 22, 1956:

  • Heliodoro Piñero

    Heliodoro Piñero was a Mexican politician who served as the Governor of Zacatecas from 1920 to 1924.

What famous deaths happened on August 22nd?

Famous deaths on August 22nd:

  • Colleen Dewhurst
    Colleen Dewhurst

    Colleen Dewhurst was a Canadian-American actress known for her work on stage and screen, winning two Tony Awards.

  • Sebastian Cabot
    Sebastian Cabot

    Actor and singer from english-canadian (d. 1977).

  • Dorotea Mackiewicz

    Pioneering investigative journalist known for her fearless reporting on corruption.

  • Laurelyn Joyner

    Set multiple world records in long jump.

  • Kenyatta Kenyatta

    Kenyatta was the first president of Kenya and a prominent figure in the Kenyan independence movement.

  • Lennex Kenyatta

    Lennex Kenyatta was the first President of Kenya, serving from 1963 to 1978.

  • Antario Dubois

    Antario Dubois was a renowned French composer and pianist known for his innovative classical music compositions.

  • Fayne Blackwood

    Fayne Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her historical fiction novels that brought to life the stories of forgotten...

  • Ulyssa Blackwood

    Ulyssa Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her epic historical sagas and complex character studies.

  • Yarrow

    Renowned folk singer known for his contributions to the music industry.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 22nd

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August 22, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 22, 1956:

  • RC feasts - Mary queen of angels

Observances on August 22, 1956:

  • International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
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August 22, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 22, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 20th and August 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 22, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 1956 was Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

August 22, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 22, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

August 22, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 22, 1956 was Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

August 22, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 22, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 20th and August 26th. 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 22, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 22, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Bus Stop

Bus Stop

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Joshua Logan

Starring: Marilyn Monroe, Don Murray, Arthur O'Connell, Betty Field

Country: United States of America

The Vagabond King

The Vagabond King

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: Kathryn Grayson, Oreste Kirkop, Rita Moreno, Cedric Hardwicke

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

August 22, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 22, 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

Nachmittags auf dem Killesberg - Margot Hielscher lädt ein

Nachmittags auf dem Killesberg - Margot Hielscher lädt ein

Release year: 1956

August 22, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 22, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Walk On The Wild Side by Nelson Algren

A Walk On The Wild Side

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A Walk in the Wild Side is a story that depicts the downtrodden prostitutes and bootleggers as well as the hustlers of Perdido Street in the French Quarter of 1930s New Orleans.

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.

Gift From The Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Gift From The Sea

By:

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.

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.

Don'T Go Near The Water by William Brinkley

Don'T Go Near The Water

By:

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.

history

Who was the US President on August 22, 1956?

On August 22, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 22, 1956?

On August 22, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 22, 1956?

On August 22, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 22nd?

August 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2018 - According to senior industry sources, the previously announced initial public offer of saudi aramco was canceled.
  • 2017 - Conflict at ain al-hilweh: three more palestinians were injured in renewed clashes between islamist extremists, the fatah-supported joint palestinian security force and the ain al-hilweh palestinian refuge camp.
  • 2016 - 2016 pacific typhoon season: typhoon mindulle is expected to make landfall close to tokyo, japan. train services and flights will be cancelled. it will arrive one day after typhoon kompasu. (bloomberg),

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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.

Discover how August 1956 calendar looked like.

Wednesday August 22, 1956