Wednesday October 24, 1956: on this day

October 24, 1956 was the 298th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is October 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 October 24, 1956, who was born and died on October 24, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 24, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Green Door by Jim Lowe), movies (e.g. Death of a Scoundrel, directed by Charles Martin), TV series (e.g. Give Us This Day) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 24, 1956?


October 24, 1956 was a Wednesday and it was the 298th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 24, 1956 can also be written as 10/24/1956 in the US and as 24/10/1956 in UK and Europe.

October 24, 1956 in October 1956 calendar

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October 24, 1956: What happened on that day?


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October 24, 1956: What were the magazines covers that day?

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 24th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on October 24, 1956 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 24, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 09:08 pm and setting at 01:02 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 19, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Nov 18, 1956.

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Who was born on October 24, 1956?


Famous people born on October 24, 1956:

  • Denis Labouré

    French writer of occult books including "pra(c)dire par les pa(c)riodes plana(c)taires" (with chantal a%0tienne, 1987), "initiation a la...

  • Tony Peck

    American actor, and noted family member, is the son of gregory peck (and veronique passani).

  • Rickie White

    American musician, whose band "russia" released its first album in march 1980.

  • Leïla Ben Ali

    Leïla ben ali is the former first lady of tunisia and is mostly known for her involvement in various charitable and humanitarian activities.

  • Jeff Merkley

    American politician and junior senator of oregon.

  • Dale Maharidge

    American journalist and author.

  • David Stergakos

    American-greek basketball player.

  • Gloria Saccani Jotti
  • Franco Juri
  • Rafael Mariano
  • David Nelson
  • Carlo Ottaviano
  • Rómulo Mucho Mamani

Whose famous birthday is on October 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 24th:

  • Kevin Kline
    Kevin Kline

    American actor and director.

  • Gilbert Bécaud
    Gilbert Bécaud

    He was a french singer-songwriter who wrote french songs like "what now my love?" "je t'appartiens", which was renamed by the everly...

  • Jean-Claude Pascal
    Jean-Claude Pascal

    French actor (golden salamander), dies at 64.

  • Martin Campbell
    Martin Campbell

    New zealand producer and director.

  • Mallika Sherawat
    Mallika Sherawat

    Mallika sherawat is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her bold and outspoken personality.

  • Tim Pocock
    Tim Pocock

    Tim pocock is an australian tv actor known for his role as a young scott summers in the film x-men origins: wolverine.

  • Gilda Gray
    Gilda Gray

    Polish-american actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1959).

  • Sammy Petrillo
    Sammy Petrillo

    American actor (d. 2009).

  • Natalie Anderson
    Natalie Anderson

    Tv actress.

  • Lincoln Lewis
    Lincoln Lewis

    Soap opera actor.

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


You are 67 years 4 months old,

or 808 months and 24 days old,

or 3516 weeks and 6 days old,

or 24618 days old,

if you were born on October 24, 1956.

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

There are 219 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 24th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 24, 1956:

  • Axil Ridley

    Renowned painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.

  • Merrill Lynch

    Founder of Merrill Lynch, one of the largest investment banks in the world.

  • Silvio Galimberti
  • Henry Nicholas Ridley
  • Tom Whittaker

What famous deaths happened on October 24th?

Famous deaths on October 24th:

  • Maureen O'Hara
    Maureen O'Hara

    An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Raul Julia
    Raul Julia

    Raul Julia was a Puerto Rican actor known for his roles in films like 'The Addams Family' and 'Kiss of the Spider Woman.

  • Anita Björk
    Anita Björk

    Swedish actress (b. 1923).

  • Robert Guillaume
    Robert Guillaume

    American television and musical stage actor.

  • Marcia Strassman
    Marcia Strassman

    American singer and actress (d. 2014).

  • Claire Windsor
    Claire Windsor

    American actress (born 1897).

  • Leslie Jordan
    Leslie Jordan

    American actor, comedian, writer and singer (d. 2022).

  • Ana Bertha Lepe
    Ana Bertha Lepe

    Mexican model and actress (b. 1934).

  • Peggy Moran
    Peggy Moran

    American singer and actress (d. 2002).

  • Mccauley

    Known for refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

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


Holidays on October 24, 1956:

  • Also see October 24 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • In The Fellowship of the Ring, by J.R.R. Tolkien, the date is mentioned to Frodo Baggins by Gandalf upon his waking in Rivendell.
  • Discordianism - Maladay
  • Zambia - Independence Day (1964)
  • R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Antonio Maria Claret
  • United Nations Day (charter 1945)

Observances on October 24, 1956:

  • Global Media and Information Literacy Week, 24-31 October
  • United Nations Day
  • World Development Information Day
  • Disarmament Week, 24-30 October
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October 24, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 24, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 22nd and October 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 24, 1956 was The Green Door by Jim Lowe, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 24, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 22nd and October 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Green Door
  2. - Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 24, 1956 was A Woman In Love by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 24, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 22nd and October 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - A Woman In Love
  2. - Lay Down Your Arms
  3. - Hound Dog
  4. - Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera)
  5. - Giddy-Up-A-Ding-Dong

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

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

Death of a Scoundrel

Death of a Scoundrel

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Charles Martin

Starring: George Sanders, Yvonne De Carlo, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Victor Jory

The Rack

The Rack

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Arnold Laven

Starring: Paul Newman, Wendell Corey, Walter Pidgeon, Edmond O'Brien

Man from Del Rio

Man from Del Rio

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Harry Horner

Starring: Anthony Quinn, Katy Jurado, Peter Whitney, Douglas Fowley

You Can't Run Away from It

You Can't Run Away from It

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Dick Powell

Starring: June Allyson, Jack Lemmon, Charles Bickford, Paul Gilbert

Beyond Mombasa

Beyond Mombasa

Release year: 1956

Directed by: George Marshall

Starring: Cornel Wilde, Donna Reed, Leo Genn, Ron Randell

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Give Us This Day

Give Us This Day

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Adam Stern

Kidnapped

Kidnapped

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Robert Stevenson

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Alastair Reid

Home

Home

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Tim Johnson

The Other Man

The Other Man

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Richard Eyre

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

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

An Historian'S Approach To Religion by Arnold Joseph Toynbee

An Historian'S Approach To Religion

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Men To Match My Mountains by Irving Stone

Men To Match My Mountains

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This collection contains stories that give insight into the diverse personalities of the settlers who helped to tame America’s Far West.

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

How To Live 365 Days A Year

By:

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.

Guestward Ho! by Patrick Dennis and Barbara Hooton

Guestward Ho!

By:

Guestward Ho! Barbara Hooton tells Patrick Dennis, author of Auntie Mame! This is the story of Barbara's sometimes hilarious transition from New Mexico socialite to upscale dude rancher.

Three Saints And A Sinner by Louise Hall Tharp

Three Saints And A Sinner

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Little, Brown 1956, 1st., Very Good., Text Clean. No dust jacket. Private bookplate. Light wear. 406 pages. First edition. [Biography, Julia Ward Howe, Louisa Ward, Samuel Ward, Annie Ward] Out-of-print and

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Who was the US President on October 24, 1956?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 24, 1956?

On October 24, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 24th?

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

  • 2018 - 2018 sulawesi tsunami and earthquake: officials lower the death toll from the tsunami and earthquake of september 28, 2018, to 2,256, 10,679, and 1,075 respectively.
  • 2017 - Germany's terror: german police raid suspected islamist militants to find weapons and ammunition.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: isil recaptures ar-rutbah in western iraq, where it had previously withdrawn from in may.

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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 October 1956?

October 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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Wednesday October 24, 1956