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October 31, 1956 was the 305th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is October 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 October 31, 1956, who was born and died on October 31, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 31, 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 31st, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 31, 1956?
- October 31, 1956: What happened on that day?
- October 31, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 31, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 31, 1956?
- October 31, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 31, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
- October 31, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 31, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- October 31, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 31, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 31, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 31, 1956?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 31, 1956?
- Who was the Pope on October 31, 1956?
What day of the week was October 31, 1956?
October 31, 1956 was a Wednesday and it was the 305th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 31, 1956 can also be written as 10/31/1956 in the US and as 31/10/1956 in UK and Europe.
October 31, 1956: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 31, 1956:
- 1st american to land an airplane at south pole - rear admiral gj dufek
- Brooklyn, new york ends streetcar service
- Rear admiral g. j. dufek becomes the first person to land an airplane at the south pole.
- Suez crisis: the united kingdom and france begin bombing egypt to force the reopening of the suez canal.
- Hungarian revolution of 1956: a revolutionary headquarters is established in hungary. following imre nagy's announcement of october 30, banned non-communist political parties are reformed, and the mdp is replaced by the mszmp. józsef mindszenty is released from prison. the soviet politburo makes the decision to crush the revolution.
October 31, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 31st 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 31, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 31, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 31st, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 31, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 31, 1956 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 31, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:08 am and setting at 04:07 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 31, 1956?
Famous people born on October 31, 1956:
- Denzil Forrester
Denzil Forrester was a British painter known for his vibrant and dynamic depictions of the London reggae and dub scene.
- Bruce Bawer
American poet and critic.
- Anders Lago
Swedish social democratic politician.
- Charles Moore
English journalist and author.
- Christopher de Leon
Filipino actor, director, producer, and politician.
- Didier Lustig
French pro astrologer.
- Roberto Malone
Italian porn director and actor.
- Giuseppe Rosica
- Geoff Scott
- Bob Manno
- Franco Merli
- Thomas Rongen
- Daria de Pretis
- Jay Firestone
- Mario Ramsamy
Whose famous birthday is on October 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 31st:
![John Candy]()
John CandyAmerican comedian and actor, he is extremely overweight with the appearance of a sweet, wicked child.
![Vanilla Ice]()
Vanilla IceVanilla Ice is an American rapper, actor, and television host who rose to fame in the early 1990s with his hit single 'Ice Ice Baby'.
![Bud Spencer]()
Bud SpencerBud spencer is an actor, filmmaker, and former professional swimmer from italy.
![Piper Perabo]()
Piper PeraboAmerican actress and producer.
![Dermot Mulroney]()
Dermot MulroneyAmerican actor.
![Peter Jackson]()
Peter JacksonNew zealander filmmaker and oscar-winning director of "the lord of the rings", his movie trilogy based on the j.r.
![Rob Schneider]()
Rob SchneiderAmerican actor and comedian.
![Ken Wahl]()
Ken WahlAmerican screenwriter and actor.
![Samaire Armstrong]()
Samaire ArmstrongFashion designer and actress from japan-america,.
![Justin Chatwin]()
Justin ChatwinCanadian actor.
October 31, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 67 years 5 months old,
or 809 months and 19 days old,
or 3520 weeks and 2 days old,
or 24642 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 31, 1956?
There are 195 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 31, 1956?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 31, 1956.
October 31, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 31, 1956:
- Cesare Boccoleri
- Ottavio Cabiati
- César Espinoza
What famous deaths happened on October 31st?
Famous deaths on October 31st:
![Sean Connery]()
Sean ConneryScottish actor and film legend for his role as agent 007 in "james bond".
![River Phoenix]()
River PhoenixRiver Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.
![Joseph Campbell]()
Joseph CampbellAmerican author and leading authority on mythology, the psyche, and symbolism.
![Raf Vallone]()
Raf ValloneHe is a talented and handsome italian actor.
![Rosalind Cash]()
Rosalind CashAmerican actress and leading lady of the 1970s on tv, film, and stage.
![John Houseman]()
John HousemanRomanian-born actor, producer, and director dies from spinal cancer.
![Jan Werich]()
Jan WerichCzech actor, playwright, and writer (born in 1905).
![Joseph Calleia]()
Joseph CalleiaItalian-american singer and actor.
![Linda Watkins]()
Linda WatkinsActress (from hell it came, harpy), dead at 68.
![Harry Houdini]()
Harry HoudiniHungarian-american magician, who was known for performing dangerous and sensational feats for heads of state.
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October 31, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 31, 1956:
- October 31st is Nevada Day
- Protestant Church - Reformation Day: Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses on the Wittenberg church on this day in 1517
- Wikipedia - Wikipedia:Tim Starling Day
- Cornwall - Allantide
- October 31st is Halloween; also see Samhain (an approximate date)
- St. Wolfgang
- St Urban
- St. Quentin
- St. Notburga
- St. Bega
Observances on October 31, 1956:
- World Cities Day
October 31, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 31, 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 31, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 31, 1956 was The Green Door by Jim Lowe, according to the music chart for the week October 29th and November 4th.
October 31, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 31, 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 31, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 31, 1956 was A Woman In Love by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week October 29th and November 4th.
October 31, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 31, 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 31, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 31, 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 31, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
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 31, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 31, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Arthritis And Common Sense
By: Dale Alexander
The best-selling, one-million-copy bestseller on arthritis, Medical Self-Help/Health Arthritis, and Common Sense is now available in paperback! These pages will provide the information that arthritis sufferers need to know.
The Mandarins
By: Simone de Beauvoir
"Salty and frank. Realistic." San Francisco Chronicle Simone de Beauvoir, author of The Mandarins, takes a frank look at Parisian intellectual society towards the end World.
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 31, 1956?
On October 31, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 31, 1956?
On October 31, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 31, 1956?
On October 31, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about October 31st?
October 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2018 - Local student aged 17 years old, who was studying at a nearby school of polytechnics, set off an explosive device in arkhangelsk's federal security service building, killing himself and three fsb officers. this agency is russia's main state security agency, and it succeeds the kgb.
- 2017 - 2017 lower manhattan attack: eight people are killed, and at least eleven others are injured when a man driving a rented pickup truck down a bike path on the west side highway in lower manhattan. police arrest sayfullo saipov (29-year-old uzbekistani immigrant) and shoot him. this incident is being treated as terroristic by police.
- 2016 - Eight members of the students islamic movement of india were escaped from bhopal prison and are being killed by police.
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.
