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Monday April 23, 1956: on this day
April 23, 1956 was the 114th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.
Is April 23, 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 23, 1956, who was born and died on April 23, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 23, 1956, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The Harder They Fall, directed by Mark Robson), TV series (e.g. Scaramouche) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 23rd, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 23, 1956?
- April 23, 1956: What happened on that day?
- April 23, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 23, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 23, 1956?
- April 23, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 23, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
- April 23, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 23, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- April 23, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 23, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 23, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 23, 1956?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 23, 1956?
- Who was the Pope on April 23, 1956?
What day of the week was April 23, 1956?
April 23, 1956 was a Monday and it was the 114th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 23, 1956 can also be written as 4/23/1956 in the US and as 23/4/1956 in UK and Europe.
April 23, 1956: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 23, 1956:
- Us supreme court ends race segregation on buses.
April 23, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 23rd is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus 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 23, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 23, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 23rd, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 23, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 23, 1956 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 23, 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 23, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 05:36 pm and setting at 04:30 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 23, 1956?
Famous people born on April 23, 1956:
- Kane Kramer
Inventor of the first digital audio player.
- Peter Teravainen in Plymouth
Massachusetts, usa; australasia golfer.
- Caroline Thompson
Novelist.
- Gennaro Matino
- Josef Mazura
- Charnwit Polcheewin
- Albert One
- Raúl Esnal
- Greg Joy
- José Cano López
- Jean-Marc Rochette
Whose famous birthday is on April 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 23rd:
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Shirley TempleShirley temple was a famous child actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'bright eyes' and 'the little princess'.
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John CenaWwe signed cena, an american professional wrestler, rapper, and actor.
![Dev Patel]()
Dev PatelDev Patel is an actor known for his roles in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Lion.
![Silvana Mangano]()
Silvana ManganoItalian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.
![Michael Moore]()
Michael MooreMoore, an american filmmaker and provocateur, first came to the public's attention in 1989 with "roger and me", his first documentary about...
![Jaime King]()
Jaime KingAmerican actress and model.
![Taio Cruz]()
Taio CruzTaio cruz is a british pop singer known for hits like 'break your heart' and 'dynamite'.
![Valerie Bertinelli]()
Valerie BertinelliValerie bertinelli is an american tv actress known for her role as barbara cooper royer on the sitcom 'one day at a time' and for her...
![Roy Orbison]()
Roy OrbisonAmerican singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.
![George Lopez]()
George LopezMexican-american actor, comedian, and ex-disc jockey on mega 92.
April 23, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 68 years and 2 days old,
or 816 months and 2 days old,
or 3548 weeks and 3 days old,
or 24839 days old,
if you were born on April 23, 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 April 23, 1956?
There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 23rd 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 23, 1956?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 23, 1956.
April 23, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 23, 1956:
- Giuseppe Capograssi
- Angelandrea Zottoli
- Raymond Cordy
What famous deaths happened on April 23rd?
Famous deaths on April 23rd:
![Paulette Goddard]()
Paulette GoddardPaulette Goddard was an actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Modern Times' and 'The Great Dictator'.
![Satyajit Ray]()
Satyajit RayIndian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.
![Howard Cosell]()
Howard CosellAmerican sports commentator and broadcaster.
![John Mills]()
John MillsBritish actor, producer, singer, and film star.
![Buster Crabbe]()
Buster CrabbeAmerican swimmer, a gold medalist in the 400 m. freestyle in 1932.
![William Hartnell]()
William HartnellLondon, england -- actor (agitator jackpot).
![Albert Salmi]()
Albert SalmiActor (caddyshack), dies at the age of 62 after killing his terminally ill wife.
- Gera Bard
Legendary English playwright and poet, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language.
- Anahla Shakespeare
Iconic English playwright and poet.
- Shaft Shakespeare
Renowned playwright and poet of the Elizabethan era.
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April 23, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 23, 1956:
- UNESCO International Day of the Book in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
- Turkey - National Sovereignty and Children's Day (1920)
- Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2007: (the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar).
- Independence Day for the Conch Republic
- National Beer Day in Germany
- Feast Day of Saint George: Patron saint and National Day of England
- Patron saint of the Spanish region of Arag=n
- Celebrated as St. Jordi's Day in Catalonia, presents of books and roses. See above.
- Catalonia - Lover's Day. Men receive a book as a gift from their romantic interest, while women receive roses. The book is in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
- Jurgi festival, in ancient Latvia
Observances on April 23, 1956:
- World Book and Copyright Day [UNESCO]
- English Language Day
- Spanish Language Day
Saints celebrated on April 23, 1956:
- Saint Gerard (d.1138)
- Saint Adalbert of Prague
April 23, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 23, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 23rd and April 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 23, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 23, 1956 was No Other Love by Ronnie Hilton, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.
April 23, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 23, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 23rd and April 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ronnie Hilton - No Other Love
- Winifred Atwell - The Poor People Of Paris
- Kay Starr - Rock And Roll Waltz
- The Hilltoppers - Only You
- The Dreamweavers - It's Almost Tomorrow
April 23, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 23, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Harder They Fall
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Mark Robson
Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Rod Steiger, Jan Sterling, Mike Lane
Country: United States of America
The Man Who Knew Too Much
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock
Starring: James Stewart, Doris Day, Brenda de Banzie, Bernard Miles
Country: United States of America
The Scarlet Hour
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Michael Curtiz
Starring: Carol Ohmart, Tom Tryon, Jody Lawrance, James Gregory
The Last Hunt
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Richard Brooks
Starring: Robert Taylor, Stewart Granger, Lloyd Nolan, Debra Paget
The Eddy Duchin Story
Release year: 1956
Directed by: George Sidney
Starring: Tyrone Power, Kim Novak, Victoria Shaw, James Whitmore
April 23, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 23, 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:
Scaramouche
Release year: 1956
Directed by: George Sidney
Double Cross
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Armand Gazarian
A Show Called Fred
Release year: 1956
Starring: Peter Sellers, Spike Milligan, Graham Stark, Kenneth Connor
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
It's the Law
Release year: 1956
April 23, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 23, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Gift From The Sea
By: Anne Morrow Lindbergh
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
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.
Memoirs
By: Harry S. Truman
This invaluable account by President Truman gives extraordinary insight into the events and decisions which have shaped our world.
Who was the US President on April 23, 1956?
On April 23, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 23, 1956?
On April 23, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 23, 1956?
On April 23, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about April 23rd?
April 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 easter bombings in sri lanka: isil claims responsibility. the bombings took place in sri lanka on sunday, easter sunday. (new york times). investigators from sri lanka believe the bombings were revenge against attacks on new zealand mosques in february.
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: 2 more palestinian protestors aged 18 and 20 die after being wounded in clashes at israel-gazan. both were killed by israeli troops.
- 2017 - War in donbass - a u.s. participant to the osce monitoring mission is killed, and two other people are injured when their vehicle crosses a landmine near luhansk.
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.
