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August 28, 1956 was the 241st day of the year 1956, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 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 August 28, 1956, who was born and died on August 28, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 28, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day), movies (e.g. Attack, directed by Robert Aldrich), TV series (e.g. The Black Tulip) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 28th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 28, 1956?
- August 28, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 28, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 28, 1956?
- August 28, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 28, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
- August 28, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 28, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- August 28, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 28, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 28, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 28, 1956?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 1956?
- Who was the Pope on August 28, 1956?
What day of the week was August 28, 1956?
August 28, 1956 was a Tuesday and it was the 241st day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 28, 1956 can also be written as 8/28/1956 in the US and as 28/8/1956 in UK and Europe.
August 28, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 28, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 28th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 28, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 28, 1956 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 28, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 10:36 pm and setting at 02:34 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 21, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Sep 20, 1956.
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Who was born on August 28, 1956?
Famous people born on August 28, 1956:
![Luis Guzmán]()
Luis GuzmánPuerto rican-american producer and actor.
- John Long
American basketball player; guard/ forward raptors.
- Steve Whiteman
American singer-songwriter (kix & funny money).
- Mark Lutz
Puerto rican actor.
- Beverley Goddard-Callender
Barbados -- 4x100m (1980, 84 olympics - bronze medalist).
- Benoît Peeters
- Raimundo Pereira
- Juan José Rubio
- Kathy Hall
- Rossana Di Bello
- Antonello Belluco
- Jo Burt
- Beverley Goddard
Whose famous birthday is on August 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 28th:
![Jack Black]()
Jack BlackJack black is a comedic actor known for his roles in movies such as school of rock, nacho libre, and the kung fu panda series.
![Shania Twain]()
Shania TwainShania twain is a canadian country singer known for her hit songs such as 'man! i feel like a woman!' and 'you're still the one'.
![Sheryl Sandberg]()
Sheryl SandbergSheryl sandberg is an american technology executive, author, and billionaire philanthropist known for her role as the chief operating...
![Kay Parker]()
Kay ParkerBritish-american actress.
![David Fincher]()
David FincherAmerican music video and film director.
![Jason Priestley]()
Jason PriestleyVancouver, british columbia -- actor (brandon-beverly hills 90210).
![Amanda Tapping]()
Amanda TappingCanadian actress, producer and director.
![David Soul]()
David SoulAmerican actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.
![Emma Samms]()
Emma SammsEnglish actress.
![Daniel Stern]()
Daniel SternAmerican actor and director.
August 28, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 67 years 7 months old,
or 811 months and 19 days old,
or 3529 weeks
or 24703 days old,
if you were born on August 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 August 28, 1956?
There are 134 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 1956?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 28, 1956.
August 28, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 28, 1956:
- Venice Falkland
Renowned astronomer known for her work on planetary motion.
- Theo Brokmann
What famous deaths happened on August 28th?
Famous deaths on August 28th:
![John Huston]()
John HustonAmerican screenwriter, actor, and director of film.
![Robert Shaw]()
Robert ShawAmerican conductor and longtime musical director of atlanta symphony.
![Chadwick Boseman]()
Chadwick BosemanAmerican actor and playwright (b. 1976).
![Ruth Gordon]()
Ruth GordonAmerican actress, born in 1915.
![Hazel Dawn]()
Hazel DawnUs singer/actress (under clover margie) dies at 98.
- Rafel Lemkin
Legal scholar and journalist who coined the term 'genocide'.
- Lovel ace
Pioneering astronomer who discovered the first pulsar.
- Rally Jones
Civil rights activist known for her work in voter registration and education.
- Havah Armstrong
Renowned for her work in studying planetary atmospheres.
- Anaissa Jones
Anaissa Jones was a child actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Family Affair'.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 28th
August 28, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 28, 1956:
- Many Christian churches: feast day of Saint Augustine of Hippo.
- Hong Kong: Liberation Day (1945)
August 28, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 28, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 27th and September 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 28, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 1956 was Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.
August 28, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 28, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Doris Day - Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)
August 28, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 28, 1956 was Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.
August 28, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 28, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Doris Day - Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera)
- Anne Shelton - Lay Down Your Arms
- Bill Haley & His Comets - Rockin' Through The Rye
- Teenagers featuring Frankie Lymon - Why Do Fools Fall In Love
- Tony Martin - Walk Hand In Hand
August 28, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 28, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Attack
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Robert Aldrich
Starring: Jack Palance, Lee Marvin, Eddie Albert, Robert Strauss
Country: United States of America
Back from Eternity
Release year: 1956
Directed by: John Farrow
Starring: Robert Ryan, Anita Ekberg, Rod Steiger, Phyllis Kirk
Bus Stop
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Joshua Logan
Starring: Marilyn Monroe, Don Murray, Arthur O'Connell, Betty Field
Country: United States of America
The Vagabond King
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Michael Curtiz
Starring: Kathryn Grayson, Oreste Kirkop, Rita Moreno, Cedric Hardwicke
War and Peace
Release year: 1956
Directed by: King Vidor
Starring: Audrey Hepburn, Henry Fonda, Mel Ferrer, Vittorio Gassman
Country: United States of America
August 28, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 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:
The Black Tulip
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Orchard
Man Against Crime
Release year: 1956
Opportunity Knocks
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Donald Petrie
Adventure Theater
Release year: 1956
Hey, Jeannie!
Release year: 1956
Written by: Charles Isaacs
Starring: Jeannie Carson, Allen Jenkins, Jane Dulo
Country: United States of America
August 28, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 28, 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.
Afternoon Of An Autocrat
By: Norah Lofts
Hardcover; Good; No Dust jacket; Doubleday First Edition/First Printing. Hardcover. Good cloth-covered boards with slight edge rubbing.
The Rosemary Tree
By: Elizabeth Goudge
"It wasn't for her to criticize Almighty God's ways; if He wanted to go to all that bother over the millions and millions of snowflakes, or their intricate designs, then it was His will.
Don'T Go Near The Water
By: William Brinkley
This novel is both a charming entertainment farce and a gentle love story. It takes place on a remote Pacific island in the final days of World War II.
Who was the US President on August 28, 1956?
On August 28, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 1956?
On August 28, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 28, 1956?
On August 28, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 28th?
August 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of August. 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 August 28th, such as:
- 2018 - Two people were killed and 35 injured when a suspected improvised explosive device was planted by the bangsamoro islamic freedom fighters detonated at a festival in isulan sultan kudarat, philippines.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war, syrian civil war spillover in lebanon: qalamoun offensive, july-august 2017,: isil militants, along with their families, leave their strongholds at the lebanon-syria border, qalamun mountains, and make way for the deir ez-zor governorate, under syrian military escort. yesterday, warring parties reached a ceasefire.
- 2016 - Moro conflict: supporters of the islamic state of iraq & the levant are freed from a marawi prison in the philippines by islamic state of iraq & the levant militants.
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 August 1956?
August 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
