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October 29, 1956 was the 303rd day of the year 1956, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Monday.
Is October 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 October 29, 1956, who was born and died on October 29, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 29, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Green Door by Jim Lowe), movies (e.g. The Sharkfighters, directed by Jerry Hopper), TV series (e.g. Hit Parade) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 29th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 29, 1956?
- October 29, 1956: What happened on that day?
- October 29, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 29, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 29, 1956?
- October 29, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 29, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
- October 29, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 29, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- October 29, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 29, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 29, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 29, 1956?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 29, 1956?
- Who was the Pope on October 29, 1956?
What day of the week was October 29, 1956?
October 29, 1956 was a Monday and it was the 303rd day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 29, 1956 can also be written as 10/29/1956 in the US and as 29/10/1956 in UK and Europe.
October 29, 1956: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 29, 1956:
- Chet huntley and david brinkley, nbc news, team up
- Israeli paratroopers drop into the sinai to open straits of tiran.
- Suez crisis begins: israeli forces invade the sinai peninsula and push egyptian forces back toward the suez canal.
- Tangier protocol is signed: the international city tangier is reintegrated into morocco.
October 29, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 29th 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 29, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 29, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 29th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 29, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 29, 1956 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 29, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 01:50 am and setting at 03:00 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 29, 1956?
Famous people born on October 29, 1956:
- Wilfredo Gómez
Puerto rican-american boxer.
- Kazuyo Sejima
- Masayuki Suo
- Agim Cana
- Luigi Ernesto Palletti
- Bernardo del Rosal Blasco
Whose famous birthday is on October 29th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 29th:
![Gabrielle Union]()
Gabrielle UnionAmerican actress and activist, known for her roles in films and TV shows, and her advocacy for women's rights and racial equality.
![Winona Ryder]()
Winona RyderAmerican actress who entered movies at age 13 following a less-than-conventional upbringing by intellectual hippy parents who were both...
![Kate Jackson]()
Kate JacksonKate jackson is an american tv actress best known for her role as sabrina duncan in the television series charlie's angels.
![Andy Richter]()
Andy RichterAndy richter is an american comedian known for his work as the sidekick to conan o'brien on his late-night talk shows.
![Tracee Ellis Ross]()
Tracee Ellis RossTracee ellis ross is an american actress known for her role as dr.
![Joan Plowright]()
Joan PlowrightJoan plowright is a british actress known for her work in stage, film, and television, and for her marriage to sir laurence olivier.
![Richard Dreyfuss]()
Richard DreyfussAmerican actor who rose in prominence in the early 1970s with a variety of roles.
![Edwige Feuillère]()
Edwige FeuillèreFrench actress on stage/film/tv, director, producer.
![Chelan Simmons]()
Chelan SimmonsCanadian actress and model.
![Félix Marten]()
Félix MartenFrench actor, director, and singer.
October 29, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 67 years 5 months old,
or 809 months and 26 days old,
or 3521 weeks and 2 days old,
or 24649 days old,
if you were born on October 29, 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 October 29, 1956?
There are 188 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 29th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 29, 1956?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 29, 1956.
October 29, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 29, 1956:
- Louis Rosier
French racing driver, who took part in 38 formula one world championship grands prix.
- Tom Webb-Bowen
What famous deaths happened on October 29th?
Famous deaths on October 29th:
![Franco Corelli]()
Franco CorelliItalian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.
![John Witherspoon]()
John WitherspoonAmerican actor and comedian (d. 2019).
![Adolphe Menjou]()
Adolphe MenjouAmerican actor.
![Lloyd Bochner]()
Lloyd BochnerCanadian-american actor (d. 2005).
- Christianjames Pulitzer
Pioneering journalist and newspaper publisher, established the Pulitzer Prize.
- Joseph Pulitzer
Hungarian-american publisher.
- Frances Hodgson Burnett
Frances Hodgson Burnett was a British-American novelist and playwright best known for her children's novels such as 'The Secret Garden' and...
- Leticia Baldrige
Leticia Baldrige was an American journalist, author, and etiquette expert who served as the White House Social Secretary during the Kennedy...
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October 29, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 29, 1956:
- St. Hyacinth
- St. Ida of Leeuw
- St. John of Autun
- St. Terence of Metz
- Turkey - Republic Day (1923)
- Anglican Church - James Hannington
- St. Zenobius
- St. Theodore
- St. Bond
- St. Maximillian
Saints celebrated on October 29, 1956:
- Saint Colman of Kilmacduagh
October 29, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 29, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 29th and November 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 29, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 29, 1956 was The Green Door by Jim Lowe, according to the music chart for the week October 29th and November 4th.
October 29, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 29, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 29th and November 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Jim Lowe - The Green Door
- Fats Domino - Blueberry Hill
- Doris Day - Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)
October 29, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 29, 1956 was A Woman In Love by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week October 29th and November 4th.
October 29, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 29, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 29th and November 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Frankie Laine - A Woman In Love
- Johnnie Ray - Just Walkin' In The Rain
- Elvis Presley - Hound Dog
- Jimmy Young - More
- The Platters - My Prayer
October 29, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 29, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Sharkfighters
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Jerry Hopper
Starring: Victor Mature, Karen Steele, James Olson, Philip Coolidge
Country: United States of America
Death of a Scoundrel
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Charles Martin
Starring: George Sanders, Yvonne De Carlo, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Victor Jory
The Rack
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Arnold Laven
Starring: Paul Newman, Wendell Corey, Walter Pidgeon, Edmond O'Brien
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
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Dick Powell
Starring: June Allyson, Jack Lemmon, Charles Bickford, Paul Gilbert
October 29, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
Hit Parade
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Joe Casey
Wedding Day
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Andre Gordon
Give Us This Day
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Adam Stern
Kidnapped
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Robert Stevenson
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Alastair Reid
October 29, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 29, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Loving Couple
By: Virginia Rowans
"THE LOVING COPLE: HIS STORY BY VIRGINIA ROWANS, AUTHOR OF THE "HOUSE PARTY" He stepped out of pajamas and hung them with great care. Then he opened the bathroom door and began to stalk---silent.
A Single Pebble
By: John Hersey
An American engineer sends his young son to China to check the Yangtze River. He travels through the river's canyons looking for dam sites.
A Certain Smile
By: Francoise Sagan
Francoise Sagan is most well-known for Bonjour Tristesse, her first novel. She published it in 1953 at age eighteen.
Guestward Ho!
By: Patrick Dennis and Barbara Hooton
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.
Who was the US President on October 29, 1956?
On October 29, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 29, 1956?
On October 29, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 29, 1956?
On October 29, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about October 29th?
October 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: six years after being closed by the war, the national museum of damascus is reopened to the public.
- 2017 - Northern rakhine state clashes: more than 2000 people marched in yangon to support the military and ask it to protect the country's sovereignty, national security, and stop illegal invaders (referring specifically to the rohingya).
- 2016 - Sectarianism in pakistan: five people were killed and many more injured when armed terrorists opened fire on majlis members at a karachi home in the nazimabad area of karachi.
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.
