Sunday August 12, 1956: on this day

August 12, 1956 was the 225th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 12, 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 August 12, 1956, who was born and died on August 12, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 12, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day), movies (e.g. These Wilder Years, directed by Roy Rowland), TV series (e.g. Man Against Crime) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 12th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 12, 1956?


August 12, 1956 was a Sunday and it was the 225th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 12, 1956 can also be written as 8/12/1956 in the US and as 12/8/1956 in UK and Europe.

August 12, 1956 in August 1956 calendar

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August 12, 1956: What happened on that day?


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August 12, 1956: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 12, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 12, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 12th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 12, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 12, 1956 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 August 12, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 01:11 pm and setting at 11:21 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 22, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Aug 21, 1956.

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Who was born on August 12, 1956?


Famous people born on August 12, 1956:

  • Awad Mohamed Ahmed Ibn Auf

    Sudanese military officer who briefly served as the de facto head of state in Sudan in 2019.

  • Bruce Greenwood

    Bruce greenwood is a canadian actor and producer known for his roles in movies such as star trek and thirteen days.

  • Cathal O'Searcaigh

    Irish poet known for his works in the Irish language.

  • Varsha Bhosle

    Indian playback singer known for her work in Bollywood films.

  • Lee Freedman

    Australian horse trainer.

  • Sidath Wettimuny

    Sri lankan cricketer.

  • Mireille Faugère

    French public administrator who was the executive director for the 'assistance publique – ha'pitaux de paris' between 1 september 2010 and...

  • Terry Taylor [Paul Klause]

    Wrestler (wcw / wwf / nwa / red rooster).

  • Artur Barciś
  • Brigitte Kraus
  • Osvaldo Laport
  • Pasquale Lattuneddu
  • Jun'ichi Miyashita
  • Akimi Yoshida
  • Massimo Ronconi
  • Claudio Asciuti
  • Domenico Alcide Leali

Whose famous birthday is on August 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 12th:

  • Cara Delevingne
    Cara Delevingne

    Cara delevingne is a british model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and for her roles in movies such as 'paper towns'...

  • Casey Affleck
    Casey Affleck

    American actor with credits in hollywood feature movies.

  • George Hamilton
    George Hamilton

    American actor, beautiful sex symbol and tanned.

  • Dominique Swain
    Dominique Swain

    American actress chosen from 2,500 girls to portray the lead role in a movie remake of vladimir nabokov’s "lolita" it was scandalous back...

  • Luis Mariano
    Luis Mariano

    His family settled in bordeaux after he sang spanish basque.

  • John Cazale
    John Cazale

    Actor (dog day afternoon, deer hunter), dies at 41.

  • John Derek
    John Derek

    After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.

  • Iza Calzado
    Iza Calzado

    Filipino tv actress.

  • Leah Pipes
    Leah Pipes

    American actress.

  • Jane Wyatt
    Jane Wyatt

    American singer and actress (d. 2006).

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August 12, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 67 years 7 months old,

or 811 months and 7 days old,

or 3527 weeks and 2 days old,

or 24691 days old,

if you were born on August 12, 1956.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 12, 1956?

There are 146 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 12, 1956.

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August 12, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 12, 1956:

  • Sumner Jackson

    Sumner Jackson was a chemist known for his work on the synthesis of natural products.

  • Gianpiero Combi
  • Attilio Cerruti
  • Beniamino De Ritis

What famous deaths happened on August 12th?

Famous deaths on August 12th:

  • Lauren Bacall
    Lauren Bacall

    American actress and star for more than a century.

  • Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda

    American actor.

  • Ian Fleming
    Ian Fleming

    James bond, the english novelist and creator (born in 1908).

  • Merv Griffin
    Merv Griffin

    American entertainer and tv host.

  • Loretta Young
    Loretta Young

    American actress who had her own television show in the 1950s.

  • Peter Woodthorpe
    Peter Woodthorpe

    British actor (born 1931).

  • Una Stubbs
    Una Stubbs

    Una Stubbs is a British actress best known for her role as Mrs.

  • Arlene Martel
    Arlene Martel

    Arlene Martel was an actress best known for her role as T'Pring in the original Star Trek series.

  • Stephen Lewis
    Stephen Lewis

    Canadian diplomat and politician 14th canadian ambassador at the united nations.

  • Dorothy Mackaill
    Dorothy Mackaill

    Actress in love affair, dies at 87 from kidney failure.

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August 12, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on August 12, 1956:

  • International Youth Day
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August 12, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 12, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 6th and August 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 12, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 1956 was Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

August 12, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 12, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)

August 12, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 12, 1956 was Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

August 12, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 12, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera)
  2. - Why Do Fools Fall In Love
  3. - Walk Hand In Hand
  4. - Sweet Old-Fashioned Girl
  5. - Heartbreak Hotel

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August 12, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 12, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

These Wilder Years

These Wilder Years

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Roy Rowland

Starring: James Cagney, Barbara Stanwyck, Walter Pidgeon, Betty Lou Keim

Child in the House

Child in the House

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Cy Endfield

Starring: Phyllis Calvert, Eric Portman, Stanley Baker, Mandy Miller

Away All Boats

Away All Boats

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Joseph Pevney

Starring: Jeff Chandler, George Nader, Lex Barker, Julie Adams

Canyon River

Canyon River

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Harmon Jones

Starring: George Montgomery, Marcia Henderson, Peter Graves, Richard Eyer

Bigger Than Life

Bigger Than Life

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Nicholas Ray

Starring: James Mason, Barbara Rush, Walter Matthau, Robert F. Simon

Country: United States of America

August 12, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 12, 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:

Man Against Crime

Man Against Crime

Release year: 1956

Opportunity Knocks

Opportunity Knocks

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Donald Petrie

Adventure Theater

Adventure Theater

Release year: 1956

Panorama

Panorama

Release year: 1956

Careering with Constance

Careering with Constance

Release year: 1956

August 12, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 12, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Imperial Woman by Pearl S. Buck

Imperial Woman

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The fictionalized biography of Ci-xi, the last Empress of China, Imperial Woman, is based on her life as a concubine to the Xianfeng Emperor. He died in his role as the de facto head.

Comfort Me With Apples by Peter De Vries

Comfort Me With Apples

By:

An hilarious novel about teenage pretensions, adult delusions by Chick Swallow (New York Times)

The Age Of Fighting Sail by C.S. Forester

The Age Of Fighting Sail

By:

C. S. Forester is the best person to portray the War of 1812's sea battles, to better understand the heroes, and to be more skilled at describing them.

The Mandarins by Simone de Beauvoir

The Mandarins

By:

"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 Thing Of Beauty by A.J. Cronin

A Thing Of Beauty

By:

A. J. Cronin, in his classic novel THE CITADEL wrote about a dedicated physician; THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM tells the compelling tale of a man who is devoted to medicine.

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Who was the US President on August 12, 1956?

On August 12, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 12, 1956?

On August 12, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 12, 1956?

On August 12, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 12th?

August 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of August. 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 August 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - August 2018 lombok earthquake: sutopo purwo nugroho, spokesperson for bnpb, confirmed that 436 people have died in the earthquake in lombok.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: seven white helmets members are killed by unidentified gunmen storming their office in rebel-held sarmin in northwestern syria.
  • 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings the attacks were not claimed by any group.

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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 August 1956?

August 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.

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Sunday August 12, 1956