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.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 22, 1956?
- August 22, 1956: What happened on that day?
- August 22, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 22, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 22, 1956?
- August 22, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 22, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
- August 22, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 22, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- August 22, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 22, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 22, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 22, 1956?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 22, 1956?
- Who was the Pope on August 22, 1956?
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: 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?
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?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.
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August 22, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
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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Get your map!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 is a british pop singer known for hits like 'new rules' and 'don't start now'.
- 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 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 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
American singer-songwriter.
- 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 is an english actor known for his roles in the hobbit film series and the tv series north & south.
- Ray Bradbury
American sci-fi and fantasy writer, widely admired and well-known.
- Honor Blackman
British actress.
- Leni Riefenstahl
Leni riefenstahl, a german film director and producer, screenwriter, editor.
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,
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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.
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 was a Canadian-American actress known for her work on stage and screen, winning two Tony Awards.
- 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.
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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
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:
- Doris Day - 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:
- Doris Day - Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera)
- Teenagers featuring Frankie Lymon - Why Do Fools Fall In Love
- Tony Martin - Walk Hand In Hand
- Teresa Brewer - Sweet Old-Fashioned Girl
- Elvis Presley - Heartbreak Hotel
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:
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:
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:
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.
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),
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.