Tuesday April 24, 1956: on this day

April 24, 1956 was the 115th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is April 24, 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 24, 1956, who was born and died on April 24, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 24, 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 24th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 24, 1956?


April 24, 1956 was a Tuesday and it was the 115th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 24, 1956 can also be written as 4/24/1956 in the US and as 24/4/1956 in UK and Europe.

April 24, 1956 in April 1956 calendar

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April 24, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 24th 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 24, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 24, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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April 24, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 24, 1956 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 24, 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 24, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:41 pm and setting at 05:05 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 25, 1956 while the next full moon would come on May 24, 1956.

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Who was born on April 24, 1956?


Famous people born on April 24, 1956:

  • James A. Winnefeld

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  • Richard Sambrook

    English academic and journalist.

  • Caterina Zuccaro
  • Filippo Belloni
  • Alberto Cavaglion
  • Marco Bouchard
  • Hisashi Katō
  • Tat'jana Lesovaja
  • Mirko Puzović

Whose famous birthday is on April 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 24th:

  • Shirley MacLaine
    Shirley MacLaine

    American actress, writer, and dancer.

  • Kelly Clarkson
    Kelly Clarkson

    Kelly clarkson is an american singer known for winning the first season of american idol and for hits like 'since u been gone' and 'stronger...

  • Aidan Gillen
    Aidan Gillen

    Aidan gillen is an irish actor known for his roles in popular tv series such as game of thrones and the wire.

  • Barbra Streisand
    Barbra Streisand

    American actress and singer, who rose steadily from 1961 to do tv, records, broadway and magazine covers.

  • Djimon Hounsou
    Djimon Hounsou

    Djimon hounsou is a well-known movie actor, recognized for his roles in films such as 'gladiator' and 'blood diamond'.

  • Jill Ireland
    Jill Ireland

    British actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.

  • Stacy Haiduk
    Stacy Haiduk

    American actress.

  • Alejandro Fernández
    Alejandro Fernández

    Mexican singer.

  • Derek Luke
    Derek Luke

    American actor.

  • Sue Grafton
    Sue Grafton

    American mystery novelist, screenplay writer and tv producer.

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April 24, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 67 years 10 months old,

or 814 months and 24 days old,

or 3543 weeks

or 24801 days old,

if you were born on April 24, 1956.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 24, 1956?

There are 36 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 24, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 24, 1956.

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April 24, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 24, 1956:

  • Albrecht G Alt

    German theologist (small schriften), is killed at 72.

  • Henry Stephenson

    Actor (conquest mr lucky), died at 85.

What famous deaths happened on April 24th?

Famous deaths on April 24th:

  • Louise Dresser
    Louise Dresser

    Actress (state fair ship comes in mammy), is killed at 86.

  • Bud Abbott
    Bud Abbott

    Comedy comedian abbott and costello, dies at the age of 78.

  • John Carroll
    John Carroll

    Georgetown university was founded by an ex-jesuit archbishop and american archbishop (d. 1815).

  • Pat Paulsen
    Pat Paulsen

    At 69, comedian (smothers brothers show) dies.

  • Wallis Simpson

    American socialite and jet-set woman from 1931.

  • Eliazer Weizman

    First President of Israel.

  • Savien Defoe

    An English writer known for his novel Robinson Crusoe and his pioneering work in journalism.

  • Maxmilian Theodor Felix von Laue

    German physicist awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1914.

  • Cina Jilani

    Pakistani writer and human rights activist known for her advocacy work and literary contributions.

  • Sathya Sai Baba

    Indian guru, spiritual figure (born 1926).

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April 24, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 24, 1956:

  • Genocide Remembrance Day in Armenia.
  • Republic Day in The Gambia (1970).
  • Newman's Day.
  • 24-Hour Comics Day.

Observances on April 24, 1956:

  • World Immunization Week, 24-30 April [WHO]
  • International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace

Saints celebrated on April 24, 1956:

  • Saint Alexander (died 178)
  • Saint Maria-Euphrasia Pelletier (d.1868)
  • Saint Honorius
  • Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen
  • Saint Egbert of Northumbria
  • Saint Deodatus
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April 24, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 24, 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 24, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 24, 1956 was No Other Love by Ronnie Hilton, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

April 24, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 24, 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:

  1. - No Other Love
  2. - The Poor People Of Paris
  3. - Rock And Roll Waltz
  4. - Only You
  5. - It's Almost Tomorrow

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April 24, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 24, 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

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

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

The Scarlet Hour

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: Carol Ohmart, Tom Tryon, Jody Lawrance, James Gregory

The Last Hunt

The Last Hunt

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Richard Brooks

Starring: Robert Taylor, Stewart Granger, Lloyd Nolan, Debra Paget

The Eddy Duchin Story

The Eddy Duchin Story

Release year: 1956

Directed by: George Sidney

Starring: Tyrone Power, Kim Novak, Victoria Shaw, James Whitmore

April 24, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 24, 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

Scaramouche

Release year: 1956

Directed by: George Sidney

Double Cross

Double Cross

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Armand Gazarian

A Show Called Fred

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

It's the Law

Release year: 1956

April 24, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 24, 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

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 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.

The Search For Bridey Murphy by Morey Bernstein

The Search For Bridey Murphy

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This classic was first published in 1956 and is still relevant to today's New Age audience. It is well documented that Bridey Murphy, an Irish woman who spoke to a hypnotized patient through her Irish accent, was a true story.

The Quiet American by Graham Greene

The Quiet American

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Graham Greene's classic exploration on love, innocence and morality in Vietnam. "I never knew a person who had better motives for all his trouble," Graham Greene’s narrator Fowler says.

How To Live 365 Days A Year by John A. Schindler

How To Live 365 Days A Year

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How to Live 365 days a Year is a classic self-help book that has sold over 1 million copies. It has been translated into 13 different languages.

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Who was the US President on April 24, 1956?

On April 24, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 24, 1956?

On April 24, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 24, 1956?

On April 24, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about April 24th?

April 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - At least 60 people have been killed by floods and mudslides that occurred in durban, south africa, and the surrounding kwazulu-natal region.
  • 2018 - Protests at the gaza border in 2018: israel defense forces arrest two terrorists who attempted to cross gaza's border into israel armed with a knife & a grenade.
  • 2017 - 2017 camp shaheen attack - the afghan minister for defense, abdullah habibi, and qadam shah shahim (the chief of staff of afghanistan's afghan national army) resigned following a taliban attack at camp shaheen, near mazar-i-sharif, that left over 140 people dead.

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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 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.

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