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Saturday March 31, 1956: on this day
March 31, 1956 was the 91st day of the year 1956, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is March 31, 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 March 31, 1956, who was born and died on March 31, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 31, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Great Pretender by The Platters), movies (e.g. Stranger at My Door, directed by William Witney), TV series (e.g. Double Cross) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 31st, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was March 31, 1956?
- March 31, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- March 31, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on March 31, 1956?
- March 31, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- March 31, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
- March 31, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- March 31, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- March 31, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- March 31, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- March 31, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on March 31, 1956?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 31, 1956?
- Who was the Pope on March 31, 1956?
What day of the week was March 31, 1956?
March 31, 1956 was a Saturday and it was the 91st day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.
March 31, 1956 can also be written as 3/31/1956 in the US and as 31/3/1956 in UK and Europe.
March 31, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 31st is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.
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March 31, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 31, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on March 31st, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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March 31, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on March 31, 1956 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 31, 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 March 31, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 10:56 pm and setting at 09:23 am.
The previous full moon was on Mar 26, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Apr 25, 1956.
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Who was born on March 31, 1956?
Famous people born on March 31, 1956:
- Lane Adams
Lane Adams is a renowned biologist known for his research in genetics and evolutionary biology.
- Aissa Wayne
Entrepreneur and daughter of actor John Wayne.
- Chip Wilson
Founder of Lululemon Athletica.
- Aissa Gionis
American family of fame, pilar palleta is the fifth child of john wayne.
- Didier Hoch
French business leader in vaccine industry who is executive chairman of biovision, an annual forum on future-oriented life sciences...
- François Brottes
- Tibor Végh
- Bruce Sinofsky
- Luca Doninelli
- Kevin Cogan
- Roberta Greganti
- József Andrusch
- Ingra Manecke
- Lajos Májer
- Jota Mario Valencia
- Víctor Púa
Whose famous birthday is on March 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 31st:
![Ewan McGregor]()
Ewan McGregorScottish actor who made his film debut in 1994.
![Christopher Walken]()
Christopher WalkenAmerican screenwriter, actor, and director.
![Richard Chamberlain]()
Richard ChamberlainAmerican actor, seen in tv and film.
![Shirley Jones]()
Shirley JonesAmerican actress, singer and leader of partridge family band.
![Jessica Szohr]()
Jessica SzohrAmerican actress.
![Rhea Perlman]()
Rhea PerlmanTv actress.
![Alejandro Amenábar]()
Alejandro AmenábarChilean-spanish screenwriter and director.
![Isabella Ferrari]()
Isabella FerrariItalian actress in television, theatre, and cinema.
![William McNamara]()
William McNamaraAmerican producer and actor.
![Eddie Quillan]()
Eddie QuillanPhiladelphia, pennsylvania -- actor ("julia, hell town").
March 31, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 68 years and 26 days old,
or 816 months and 26 days old,
or 3551 weeks and 6 days old,
or 24863 days old,
if you were born on March 31, 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 March 31, 1956?
There are 339 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 31st 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 31, 1956?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 31, 1956.
March 31, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on March 31, 1956:
- Ralph DePalma
Italian-american race car driver and actor (b. 1884).
- Nellah Massey Bailey
American politician and librarian (b. 1893).
- Adolfo Mazza
What famous deaths happened on March 31st?
Famous deaths on March 31st:
![Brandon Lee]()
Brandon LeeAmerican actor, noted family, and the son of bruce lee, martial arts star.
![Meena Kumari]()
Meena KumariIndian actress in film (d. 1972).
![Ronnie Corbett]()
Ronnie CorbettScots comedian best known for his work as ronnie barker (b. 9/25/1929 as "the two ronnies", 1971-1986.
![Anne Gwynne]()
Anne GwynneAmerican film actress (born 1918).
![Gene Lockhart]()
Gene LockhartAmerican actor, "going my way", dies at 65.
![Ralph Forbes]()
Ralph ForbesActor (riptide shock, shock, shock), is killed at 45.
![Shirley Mills]()
Shirley MillsAmerican actress and dancer (d.2010).
- Issiac Newton
Famous for his laws of motion and universal gravitation.
- Rissie Owens
Legendary track and field athlete who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 31st
March 31, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on March 31, 1956:
- Freedom Day in Malta.
- Blessed Hendrik Werner
- New Jersey - Thomas Mundy Peterson Day.
- CTsar Chávez Day - official holiday in five states and many cities across the U.S.
Saints celebrated on March 31, 1956:
- Saint Cornelia
- Saint Amos
- Saint Benjamin
- Saint Balbina of Rome
March 31, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on March 31, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 26th and April 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
March 31, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on March 31, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week March 26th and April 1st.
March 31, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on March 31, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 26th and April 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Platters - The Great Pretender
March 31, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on March 31, 1956 was The Poor People Of Paris by Winifred Atwell, according to the music chart for the week March 26th and April 1st.
March 31, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on March 31, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 26th and April 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Winifred Atwell - The Poor People Of Paris
- Kay Starr - Rock And Roll Waltz
- The Dreamweavers - It's Almost Tomorrow
- The Hilltoppers - Only You
- Dean Martin - Memories Are Made Of This
March 31, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on March 31, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Stranger at My Door
Release year: 1956
Directed by: William Witney
Starring: Macdonald Carey, Patricia Medina, Skip Homeier, Stephen Wootton
Mohawk
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Kurt Neumann
Starring: Scott Brady, Rita Gam, Neville Brand, Lori Nelson
Swamp Women
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Roger Corman
Starring: Marie Windsor, Carole Mathews, Beverly Garland, Mike Connors
Patterns
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Fielder Cook
Starring: Van Heflin, Everett Sloane, Ed Begley, Beatrice Straight
Jubal
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Delmer Daves
Starring: Glenn Ford, Ernest Borgnine, Rod Steiger, Valerie French
March 31, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on March 31, 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:
Double Cross
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Armand Gazarian
Heidi
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Daniel Ray
The Edge of Night
Release year: 1956
Written by: Irving Vendig
Starring: Terry Davis, Tony Craig, Frances Fisher, Joe Lambie
Country: United States of America
As the World Turns
Release year: 1956
Film Fanfare
Release year: 1956
March 31, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on March 31, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Island In The Sun
By: Alec Waugh
This was first published in 1957. It tells about Santa Marta, a subtropical paradise.
The Man In The Gray Flannel Suit
By: Sloan Wilson
The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit was a classic that captured the spirit of a generation. It was first published in 1955. Its title, like Fahrenheit 451 and Catch-22, has been a part America's cultural vocabulary.
Eloise
By: Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight
Meet Eloise, the adorable little darling of The Plaza Hotel in New York!
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 March 31, 1956?
On March 31, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 31, 1956?
On March 31, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on March 31, 1956?
On March 31, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about March 31st?
March 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of March. 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 March 31st, such as:
- 2019 - Seven people are killed and five more injured in a plant explosion in jiangsu, china. this explosion is second in severity after the 2019 xiangshui plant explosion.
- 2018 - Terrorism in britain: on march 29, london police announced the arrest of a 19 year-old suspect of the preparation or commission of terrorist acts.
- 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: a bomb explodes near the border to afghanistan, killing at least 22 and injuring many more.
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 March 1956?
March 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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.
