Sunday May 06, 1956: on this day

May 06, 1956 was the 127th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 06, 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 May 06, 1956, who was born and died on May 06, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 06, 1956, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Good-bye, My Lady, directed by William A. Wellman), TV series (e.g. Lui E Lei) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 6th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 06, 1956?


May 06, 1956 was a Sunday and it was the 127th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 06, 1956 can also be written as 5/6/1956 in the US and as 6/5/1956 in UK and Europe.

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May 06, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 06, 1956:

  • Wrcb tv channel 3 in chattanooga, tn (nbc) begins broadcasting
  • Gus bell (cincinnati reds) homers off bob miller in both ends of a double header.

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May 06, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 6th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 06, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 06, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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May 06, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 06, 1956 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 06, 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 May 06, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 03:16 am and setting at 05:03 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 25, 1956 while the next full moon would come on May 24, 1956.

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Who was born on May 06, 1956?


Famous people born on May 06, 1956:

  • Phil Differ

    A scottish journalist and investigative journalist.

  • Cindy Lovell

    American educator and writer.

  • Roland Wieser

    German race walker and coach.

  • Lakis Lazopoulos

    Greek comedian, actor, playwright, and songwriter.

  • Barbara Krug
  • Marco Zanon
  • Louis Bullard
  • Robert Legato
  • Leana Pignedoli
  • Sujata Bhatt

Whose famous birthday is on May 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 6th:

  • George Clooney
    George Clooney

    American actor who has been nominated for several annual best-dressed and most stylish, most eligible, and sexiest men alive lists.

  • Bob Seger
    Bob Seger

    American rock and roll guitarist, singer and pianist.

  • Shahana Goswami
    Shahana Goswami

    Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood films and also an entrepreneur.

  • Tony Blair
    Tony Blair

    British politician who was elected prime minister on the 5th of january 1997.

  • Christian Clavier
    Christian Clavier

    His brother sta(c),phane, a french actor is a film director.

  • Anne Parillaud
    Anne Parillaud

    French actress who has appeared in over 30 films since 1977.

  • Richard E. Grant
    Richard E. Grant

    Richard e. grant is a british actor known for his roles in films such as withnail and i, and can you ever forgive me?.

  • Gabourey Sidibe
    Gabourey Sidibe

    Gabourey sidibe is an american actress known for her breakout role in the film precious, for which she received an academy award nomination.

  • Stewart Granger
    Stewart Granger

    Tall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.

  • Tom Bergeron
    Tom Bergeron

    Bergeron, an american game host, began his career as a disc jockey at a local radio station.

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May 06, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 67 years 11 months old,

or 815 months and 13 days old,

or 3545 weeks and 5 days old,

or 24820 days old,

if you were born on May 06, 1956.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 06, 1956?

There are 17 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 6th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 06, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 06, 1956.

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May 06, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 06, 1956:

  • Fergus Anderson
  • Carl Brockelmann
  • Georgij Nikolaevič Tasin

What famous deaths happened on May 6th?

Famous deaths on May 6th:

  • Marlene Dietrich
    Marlene Dietrich

    German-american singer and actress who enjoyed 62 years of international success as a screen goddess in american and german films.

  • Charles Farrell
    Charles Farrell

    Cape cod, massachusetts -- actor ("vern-my little margie").

  • Ann Todd
    Ann Todd

    Actress (things to come danny boy), suffers a stroke at the age of 84.

  • Monty Woolley
    Monty Woolley

    American actor known for his role in 'The Man Who Came to Dinner.

  • Virginia Capers
    Virginia Capers

    Sumter, south carolina -- actress.

  • Wilfrid Hyde-White
    Wilfrid Hyde-White

    England, united kingdom -- actor (my fair lady, peyton place).

  • Helene Weigel
    Helene Weigel

    At 70, a german/austrian actress (metropolis) dies.

  • Kadden Thoreau

    Kadden Thoreau was an American naturalist, essayist, and philosopher who is best known for his work 'Walden' and his advocacy of civil...

  • Shaeleigh Thoreau

    Shaeleigh Thoreau was an American writer, philosopher, and naturalist who is best known for his book 'Walden'.

  • Ayriel Thoreau

    Ayriel Thoreau was a Transcendentalist poet known for her nature-inspired works and her advocacy for social and environmental causes.

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May 06, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 06, 1956:

  • Sinaites of Serbia
  • New Martyr Demetrios of the Peloponnesus (d. 1803)
  • Seraphim the Struggler of Mt. Domvu
  • Micah of Radonezh
  • New Martyr Elias Ardunis
  • Righteous Job the Long-suffering (OT)
  • Barbarus the soldier, with Bacchus, Callimachus and Dionysios
  • Barbaros the Robber in Thessaly
  • Blessed Prudentia

Saints celebrated on May 06, 1956:

  • Saint Justus
  • Saint Benedicta of Rome
  • Saint Dominic Savio, patron saint of studying youth
  • Saint Lucius
  • Saint John in the Oil
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May 06, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 06, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 30th and May 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 06, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 06, 1956 was No Other Love by Ronnie Hilton, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

May 06, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 06, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 30th and May 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - No Other Love
  2. - The Poor People Of Paris
  3. - A Tear Fell
  4. - Rock And Roll Waltz
  5. - Lost John / Stewball

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May 06, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 06, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Good-bye, My Lady

Good-bye, My Lady

Release year: 1956

Directed by: William A. Wellman

Starring: Walter Brennan, Phil Harris, Brandon De Wilde, Sidney Poitier

The Harder They Fall

The Harder They Fall

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Mark Robson

Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Rod Steiger, Jan Sterling, Mike Lane

Country: United States of America

The Man Who Knew Too Much

The Man Who Knew Too Much

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock

Starring: James Stewart, Doris Day, Brenda de Banzie, Bernard Miles

Country: United States of America

The Scarlet Hour

The Scarlet Hour

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: Carol Ohmart, Tom Tryon, Jody Lawrance, James Gregory

The Last Hunt

The Last Hunt

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Richard Brooks

Starring: Robert Taylor, Stewart Granger, Lloyd Nolan, Debra Paget

May 06, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 06, 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:

Lui e lei

Lui e lei

Release year: 1956

Scaramouche

Scaramouche

Release year: 1956

Directed by: George Sidney

Double Cross

Double Cross

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Armand Gazarian

The Gabby Hayes Show

The Gabby Hayes Show

Release year: 1956

Yakity Yak

Yakity Yak

Release year: 1956

May 06, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 06, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Love Or Perish by Smiley Blanton

Love Or Perish

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Love or Perish [Paperback] [May 26, 2012.] Blanton, Smiley

Island In The Sun by Alec Waugh

Island In The Sun

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This was first published in 1957. It tells about Santa Marta, a subtropical paradise.

Profiles In Courage by John F. Kennedy

Profiles In Courage

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John F. Kennedy's Profiles in Courage was written in 1955 by the junior senator of Massachusetts. It served as a clear call to all Americans.

How To Live 365 Days A Year by John A. Schindler

How To Live 365 Days A Year

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How to Live 365 days a Year is a classic self-help book that has sold over 1 million copies. It has been translated into 13 different languages.

Gift From The Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Gift From The Sea

By:

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.

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Who was the US President on May 06, 1956?

On May 06, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 06, 1956?

On May 06, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 06, 1956?

On May 06, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 6th?

May 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of May. 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 May 6th, such as:

  • 2019 - After six days of intense airstrikes in the area, the syrian arab army launched a ground offensive against hts-held areas in northern hama (and southern idlib) and nfl-held territories.
  • 2018 - Three palestinian men were killed and two more injured by the israel defense forces (idf), who opened fire on them. they were trying to undermine the israeli-gazan border fencing. a hamas outpost close to the border was also attacked by the idf, who claimed that it was used to launch incendiary kitses and other objects to try to burn israeli fields.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present). pope francis condemns the u.s. military’s largest non-nuclear explosive, the mother of all bombs. he says that the term "mother" should be avoided when referring to a deadly weapon.

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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 May 1956?

May 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.

Discover how May 1956 calendar looked like.

Sunday May 6, 1956