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February 29, 1956 was the 60th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is February 29, 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 February 29, 1956, who was born and died on February 29, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 29, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Great Pretender by The Platters), movies (e.g. 1984, directed by Michael Anderson), TV series (e.g. Heidi) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 29th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 29, 1956?
- February 29, 1956: What happened on that day?
- February 29, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 29, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 29, 1956?
- February 29, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 29, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
- February 29, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- February 29, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 29, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 29, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 29, 1956?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 29, 1956?
- Who was the Pope on February 29, 1956?
What day of the week was February 29, 1956?
February 29, 1956 was a Wednesday and it was the 60th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 29, 1956 can also be written as 2/29/1956 in the US and as 29/2/1956 in UK and Europe.
February 29, 1956: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 29, 1956:
- In centerville, south dakota, usa a building is hit by a falling meteorite.
- Islamic republic established in pakistan.
- Us president dwight eisenhower announces he would seek a second term.
February 29, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 29th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 29, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 29, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.
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February 29, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 29, 1956 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 29, 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 February 29, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 09:06 pm and setting at 08:35 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 26, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Mar 26, 1956.
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Who was born on February 29, 1956?
Famous people born on February 29, 1956:
- Aileen Wuornos
Notorious American serial killer who was executed in 2002.
- Jono Coleman
Jonathan coleman, a british-australian radio comedian, was born in london and 'deported" to sydney, australia with his parents at a young...
- Bob Speller
Canadian businessman and politician, 30th canadian minister of agriculture.
- Jonathan Coleman
English-australian radio and television host (d. 2021).
- Peter Treuner
German cabaret artist who performs at the aeur~academixeraeur(tm) nightclub in leipzig.
- Alexandr Rogov
- J. Randy Taraborrelli
Whose famous birthday is on February 29th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 29th:
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Ja RuleJa rule is a rapper and actor known for his successful music career in the early 2000s and for his collaborations with other artists.
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Tony RobbinsTony robbins is a well-known self-help author and motivational speaker, best known for his seminars and self-help books.
![Michèle Morgan]()
Michèle MorganFrench actress, who received acclaim at the age of 18, for her role in the film "quai des brumes", one year after she made her debut in...
![Dennis Farina]()
Dennis FarinaDennis farina was an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as law & order and snatch.
![Dinah Shore]()
Dinah ShoreAmerican entertainer.
![Alex Rocco]()
Alex RoccoActor (blue knight, stanley, stunt man).
![Antonio Sabato]()
Antonio SabatoAntonio sabato is an italian-american actor known for his roles in various soap operas such as general hospital and the bold and the...
![Frank Woodley]()
Frank WoodleyFrank woodley is an australian comedian known for his physical comedy and slapstick style.
![Joss Ackland]()
Joss AcklandLondon, england -- actor ("queenie, to kill a priest").
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February 29, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 68 years 1 month old,
or 817 months and 27 days old,
or 3556 weeks and 1 day old,
or 24893 days old,
if you were born on February 29, 1956.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 29, 1956?
There are 310 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 28th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 29, 1956?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 29, 1956.
February 29, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 29, 1956:
- Elpidio Quirino
Filipino lawyer and politician, 6th president of the philippines (b. 1890).
What famous deaths happened on February 29th?
Famous deaths on February 29th:
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Davy JonesEnglish singer, guitarist and actor (b. 1945).
![Dieter Laser]()
Dieter LaserGerman actor (b. 1942).
- Joycelin Bates
Renowned physicist known for her work in the field of superconductivity.
- Dalma Döbrentei
Hungarian astronomer known for her work on comets and celestial mechanics.
- Jerome Lawrence
American playwright, who was a collaboration with robert e. lee since 1942.
- Edith Wake
Edith Wake was a British novelist who wrote several novels set in the English countryside.
- Ramon Casas
Ramon Casas was a Spanish artist known for his modernist paintings and portraits.
- Ina Coolbrith
Pioneering poet and the first California Poet Laureate.
- Pat Garrett
U.
- Dennis Danell
American singer/guitarist (social distortion), (d. 2000).
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February 29, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 29, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 27th and March 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 29, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 29, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 4th.
February 29, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 29, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 27th and March 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Platters - The Great Pretender
February 29, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 29, 1956 was It's Almost Tomorrow by The Dreamweavers, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 4th.
February 29, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 29, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 27th and March 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Dreamweavers - It's Almost Tomorrow
- Dean Martin - Memories Are Made Of This
- Kay Starr - Rock And Roll Waltz
- Lou Busch - Zambesi
- The Hilltoppers - Only You
February 29, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 29, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
1984
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Michael Anderson
Starring: Edmond O'Brien, Michael Redgrave, Jan Sterling, David Kossoff
Country: United States of America
The Killer Is Loose
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Budd Boetticher
Starring: Joseph Cotten, Rhonda Fleming, Wendell Corey, Alan Hale Jr.
Backlash
Release year: 1956
Directed by: John Sturges
Starring: Richard Widmark, Donna Reed, William Campbell, John McIntire
The Houston Story
Release year: 1956
Directed by: William Castle
Starring: Gene Barry, Barbara Hale, Edward Arnold, Paul Richards
Jumping for Joy
Release year: 1956
Directed by: John Paddy Carstairs
Starring: Frankie Howerd, Stanley Holloway, A.E. Matthews, Tony Wright
February 29, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 29, 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:
Heidi
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Daniel Ray
Perspective
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Jason Drakeford
Here and Now
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Fabien Constant
Dr. Hudson's Secret Journal
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Harry R. Sherman
The Adventures of Long John Silver
Release year: 1955
Directed by: *
February 29, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 29, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Surprised By Joy
By: C.S. Lewis
"A young man who wants to be a sound Atheist must be careful about what he reads. There are many traps.
Island In The Sun
By: Alec Waugh
This was first published in 1957. It tells about Santa Marta, a subtropical paradise.
Who was the US President on February 29, 1956?
On February 29, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 29, 1956?
On February 29, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 29, 1956?
On February 29, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about February 29th?
February 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of February. 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 February 29th, such as:
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): a suicide bomber attacked a shiite funeral in miqdadiyah governorate. at least 40 people were killed and 58 more were injured. the attack was claimed by isil.
- 2012 - Twenty people are killed in violence in the xinjiang area of china.
- 2008 - Since december 1988, american television show the young and the restless is the highest-rated daytime drama in america. it has been ranked number one for over 1000 consecutive weeks.
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 February 1956?
February 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
