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April 28, 1956 was the 119th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is April 28, 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 28, 1956, who was born and died on April 28, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 28, 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 28th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 28, 1956?
- April 28, 1956: What happened on that day?
- April 28, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 28, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 28, 1956?
- April 28, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 28, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
- April 28, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 28, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- April 28, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 28, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 28, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 28, 1956?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 28, 1956?
- Who was the Pope on April 28, 1956?
What day of the week was April 28, 1956?
April 28, 1956 was a Saturday and it was the 119th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 28, 1956 can also be written as 4/28/1956 in the US and as 28/4/1956 in UK and Europe.
April 28, 1956: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 28, 1956:
- Reds frank robinson hits his 1st of 586 hrs
- Last french troops leave vietnam.
April 28, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 28th 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 28, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 28, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.
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April 28, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 28, 1956 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 28, 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 28, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 09:39 pm and setting at 09:07 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 28, 1956?
Famous people born on April 28, 1956:
- Jimmy Barnes
Scottish-australian singer-songwriter who is best known for his solo performances and his lead singing with cold chisel.
- Paul S Lockhart in Amarillo
Texas, usa; major us air force/astronaut.
- Jeremy John Beadle
Writer / broadcaster.
- Matthew Davis
American family of note, the son and third marriage of his mother (1954-60) to jerome davis (writer-producer jerome maxwell).
- Göran Edman
- Nancy Lee Grahn
- Paul Lockhart
- Nanne Bergstrand
- Paolo Bologna
- Bak Giwan
- Alejandro Fabbri
Whose famous birthday is on April 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 28th:
![Jessica Alba]()
Jessica AlbaAmerican actress who rose to prominence in television and film in the late 1990s.
![Penélope Cruz]()
Penélope CruzSpanish actress.
![Min-sik Choi]()
Min-sik ChoiMin-sik choi is a south korean actor known for his roles in popular films such as oldboy and i saw the devil.
![Jacques Dutronc]()
Jacques DutroncFrench singer, songwriter and guitarist.
![Bridget Moynahan]()
Bridget MoynahanBridget moynahan is an american actress known for her roles in movies and tv shows such as 'i, robot' and 'blue bloods'.
![Jay Leno]()
Jay LenoAmerican comedian, talk show host and commercial pitchman.
![Harper Lee]()
Harper LeeAmerican author of "to kill a mockingbird", a 1961 pulitzer prize winning novel.
![Kim Gordon]()
Kim GordonAmerican singer, visual artist, musician, producer, video director and fashion designer.
![Carolyn Jones]()
Carolyn JonesAmerican actress.
![Paul Guilfoyle]()
Paul GuilfoyleAmerican actor.
April 28, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 67 years 11 months old,
or 815 months and 22 days old,
or 3546 weeks and 6 days old,
or 24828 days old,
if you were born on April 28, 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 28, 1956?
There are 9 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 28, 1956?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 28, 1956.
April 28, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 28, 1956:
- Fred Marriott
American race car driver (d. 1956).
- Vigor Lindberg
What famous deaths happened on April 28th?
Famous deaths on April 28th:
![Rory Calhoun]()
Rory CalhounAmerican actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".
![Ed Begley]()
Ed BegleyHartford, connecticut -- actor (mr koppel - leave it to larry).
![Patricia Medina]()
Patricia MedinaEnglish actress (b. 1919).
- Joshiah Willard Gibbs
Known for his contributions to thermodynamics and physical chemistry.
- Marri Sivaram
Distinguished war correspondent known for his insightful analysis.
- Penelopi Fitzgerald
British author celebrated for her literary fiction.
- Gopinath Mohanty
Gopinath Mohanty was a renowned Oriya writer and novelist, known for his works like 'Danapani' and 'Amrutara Santana'.
- Amaka Igwe
Renowned Nigerian screenwriter and film producer.
- Madalee Milton
Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.
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April 28, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 28, 1956:
- Arbor Day - legal state holiday in Nebraska, USA.
- National Heroes Day - public holiday in Barbados in honor of men and women who played a significant role in the island nation's history, such as Sir Garfield Sobers.
- Peter Chanel
- Louis Marie Grignon of Montfort
- Luchesius
- Patritius
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saints Theodora and Didymus
- World Day for Safety and Health at Work, which developed from the Canadian observance.
- National Day of Mourning in Canada to commemorate workers killed, injured, or suffering illness due to occupational hazards and accidents.
- Roman Empire - first day of the Floralia in honor of Flora.
Observances on April 28, 1956:
- International Girls in ICT Day [ITU]
- World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Saints celebrated on April 28, 1956:
- Saints Vitalis and Valeria
April 28, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 28, 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 28, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 28, 1956 was No Other Love by Ronnie Hilton, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.
April 28, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 28, 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 28, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 28, 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 28, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 28, 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 28, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 28, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Eloise
By: Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight
Meet Eloise, the adorable little darling of The Plaza Hotel in New York!
Island In The Sun
By: Alec Waugh
This was first published in 1957. It tells about Santa Marta, a subtropical paradise.
The Quiet American
By: Graham Greene
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.
The Last Hurrah
By: Edwin O'Connor
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.
Who was the US President on April 28, 1956?
On April 28, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 28, 1956?
On April 28, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 28, 1956?
On April 28, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about April 28th?
April 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:
- 2019 - Terrorists storm a church, in burkina faso's soum province. six people are killed. the pastor, his two sons and three worshippers are among the victims.
- 2018 - Israel launched airstrikes against hamas ships in gaza's harbor and a hamas building at deir al balah as a response to ongoing and sometimes violent protests.
- 2017 - Tsunami warnings were issued after a 6.8 earthquake struck the philippines' mindanao coast.
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.
