Sunday June 24, 1956: on this day

June 24, 1956 was the 176th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is June 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 June 24, 1956, who was born and died on June 24, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 24, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates), movies (e.g. The King and I, directed by Walter Lang), TV series (e.g. Opportunity Knocks) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 24th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 24, 1956?


June 24, 1956 was a Sunday and it was the 176th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 24, 1956 can also be written as 6/24/1956 in the US and as 24/6/1956 in UK and Europe.

June 24, 1956 in June 1956 calendar

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June 24, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 24, 1956:

  • Steve allen show, returns on nbc-tv
  • 2nd lpga championship won by marlene hagge
  • Wisc tv channel 3 in madison, wi (cbs) begins broadcasting

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 24th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 24, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Discover the planets positions on June 24th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 24, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 09:24 pm and setting at 07:39 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 23, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Jul 22, 1956.

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Who was born on June 24, 1956?


Famous people born on June 24, 1956:

  • Joe Penny
    Joe Penny

    British-american tv and film actor.

  • Michael Coleman
    Michael Coleman

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (d. 2014).

  • Jean-Marc Todeschini

    French politician who has served as a member of the Senate of France since 2011.

  • Owen Paterson

    British Conservative Party politician who served as Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

  • Gerard DeGroot

    Gerard DeGroot is a historian and journalist who has written extensively on war and conflict.

  • Hannu Turunen
  • Park Neung-hoo
  • Davit' Hambarjowmyan
  • Albert Emon
  • Ricardo Azevedo

Whose famous birthday is on June 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 24th:

  • Mick Fleetwood
    Mick Fleetwood

    Mick fleetwood is a british musician and actor, best known as the drummer and co-founder of the rock band fleetwood mac.

  • Mindy Kaling
    Mindy Kaling

    American comedian, writer, producer, and actress.

  • Minka Kelly
    Minka Kelly

    Minka kelly is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows such as friday night lights and parenthood.

  • Nancy Allen
    Nancy Allen

    Nancy allen is an american actress known for her roles in iconic films such as 'carrie' and 'robocop'.

  • Michele Lee
    Michele Lee

    American actress and singer who played karen mackenzie on cbs's tv prime-time soap, "knots landing" for 14 seasons.

  • Peter Weller
    Peter Weller

    American actor.

  • Iain Glen
    Iain Glen

    Scottish actor, who won the silver bear award at the berlin international film festival in 1990 for his portrayal as larry winters, the...

  • Carla Gallo
    Carla Gallo

    American actress.

  • Liane Balaban
    Liane Balaban

    Canadian actress.

  • Adrienne Shelly
    Adrienne Shelly

    Adrienne Shelly was an actress and filmmaker best known for her work in independent films.

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


You are 67 years 9 months old,

or 813 months and 4 days old,

or 3535 weeks and 4 days old,

or 24749 days old,

if you were born on June 24, 1956.

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

There are 88 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 24th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on June 24, 1956:

  • Dawson Trotman

    Founder of The Navigators, a Christian discipleship organization.

What famous deaths happened on June 24th?

Famous deaths on June 24th:

  • Eli Wallach
    Eli Wallach

    American actor, tv and stage actor.

  • Jackie Gleason
    Jackie Gleason

    American comedian.

  • David Tomlinson
    David Tomlinson

    Scotland, united kingdom -- actor ("mary poppins," helter skelter).

  • Brian Keith
    Brian Keith

    American actor and tv star, who was versatile enough to play everything, from a homicidal maniac, to a burly soldier man, to a kind parent,...

  • Paul Winchell
    Paul Winchell

    American actor, voice artist, and ventriloquist (b. 1922).

  • Hibari Misora
    Hibari Misora

    Japanese actress and singer (born 1937).

  • Kabir

    Kabir was a 15th-century Indian mystic poet and saint, whose writings had a profound influence on the Bhakti movement.

  • Alveria Matarazzo

    Italian-Brazilian businesswoman known for her philanthropy and industrial empire.

  • Azarria Pitts

    Renowned actress known for her roles in silent films.

  • Xaivier Herbert

    Renowned author known for his impactful novels and essays.

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


Holidays on June 24, 1956:

  • Roman Catholic Church - Feast of Saint John the Baptist, patron saint of QuTbec
  • Discovery Day in Newfoundland and Labrador (celebrating the 1497 discovery by John Cabot)
  • Bannockburn Day in Scotland (see 1314 above)
  • Quarter days in England
  • Battle of Carabobo Day in Venezuela (1821)
  • FOte nationale du QuTbec, also called St-Jean-Baptiste Day
  • Day of Indian in Peru
  • Original Midsummer's Eve in Finland and Sweden, although the official holiday is now moved to the nearest Friday
  • St. John's Day in Estonia and Sao Joao in Porto
  • Festival of San Juan observed in Bolivia and Peru

Observances on June 24, 1956:

  • International Day of Women in Diplomacy
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June 24, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 24, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 18th and June 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


June 24, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 24, 1956 was Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.

June 24, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 24, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 18th and June 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Moonglow And Theme From Picnic

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 24, 1956 was I'll Be Home by Pat Boone, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.

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

The music chart in the UK on June 24, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 18th and June 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'll Be Home
  2. - No Other Love
  3. - Lost John / Stewball
  4. - Heartbreak Hotel
  5. - My September Love

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

The most popular movies on June 24, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The King and I

The King and I

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Walter Lang

Starring: Yul Brynner, Deborah Kerr, Rita Moreno, Martin Benson

Country: United States of America

Moby Dick

Moby Dick

Release year: 1956

Directed by: John Huston

Starring: Gregory Peck, Richard Basehart, Leo Genn, James Robertson Justice

Country: United States of America

The Fastest Gun Alive

The Fastest Gun Alive

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Russell Rouse

Starring: Glenn Ford, Jeanne Crain, Broderick Crawford, Russ Tamblyn

The Third Key

The Third Key

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Charles Frend

Starring: Jack Hawkins, John Stratton, Dorothy Alison, Michael Brooke

Smiley

Smiley

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Anthony Kimmins

Starring: Colin Petersen, Bruce Archer, Ralph Richardson, John McCallum

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

The most popular TV Series on June 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:

Opportunity Knocks

Opportunity Knocks

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Donald Petrie

Adventure Theater

Adventure Theater

Release year: 1956

Panorama

Panorama

Release year: 1956

Lui e lei

Lui e lei

Release year: 1956

Scaramouche

Scaramouche

Release year: 1956

Directed by: George Sidney

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

The bestselling books on June 24, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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 Last Hurrah by Edwin O'Connor

The Last Hurrah

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Inspired by James M. Curley's career, O'Connor's 1956 account on big-city politics portrays O'Connor's Irish-American political boss, a demagogue, and rogue, but he deeply understands his constituents.

Comfort Me With Apples by Peter De Vries

Comfort Me With Apples

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An hilarious novel about teenage pretensions, adult delusions by Chick Swallow (New York Times)

Ten North Frederick by John O'Hara

Ten North Frederick

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Fran Lebowitz described Joe Chapin as "the real F. Scott Fitzgerald", and he won the National Book Award for his novel. Joe Chapin lived a storybook lifestyle. He was a successful small-town lawyer who had a beautiful wife and two …

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.

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Who was the US President on June 24, 1956?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on June 24, 1956?

On June 24, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about June 24th?

June 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of June. 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 June 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 amhara region coup-d'etat: migbaru kbede, the attorney general of ethiopia's amhara region dies from injuries sustained during the attempted coup two days before. asaminew tsige was reportedly killed by security personnel.
  • 2018 - Eastern daraa offensive (june 2018: first time that russian warplanes provided air cover for the offensive
  • 2017 - Incidents between israeli and syrian ceasefire lines during the syrian civil war. israel and syria exchanged weapons fire in the disputed golan height. israel destroyed several targets, including two syrian tanks. although there were casualties on the ground in syria it is not known how many among the syrian forces. there were no injuries to israeli troops.

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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 June 1956?

June 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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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