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October 14, 1956 was the 288th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is October 14, 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 14, 1956, who was born and died on October 14, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 14, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day), movies (e.g. Written on the Wind, directed by Douglas Sirk), TV series (e.g. The Other Man) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 14th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 14, 1956?
- October 14, 1956: What happened on that day?
- October 14, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 14, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 14, 1956?
- October 14, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 14, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
- October 14, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 14, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- October 14, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 14, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 14, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 14, 1956?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 14, 1956?
- Who was the Pope on October 14, 1956?
What day of the week was October 14, 1956?
October 14, 1956 was a Sunday and it was the 288th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 14, 1956 can also be written as 10/14/1956 in the US and as 14/10/1956 in UK and Europe.
October 14, 1956: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 14, 1956:
- Patty berg wins lpga arkansas golf open
- Dr. b. r. ambedkar, the indian untouchable caste leader, converts to buddhism along with 385,000 of his followers (see neo-buddhism).
- The raf retires its last lancaster bomber.
- Fidel castro and che guevara depart from tuxpan, veracruz, mexico, enroute to santiago de cuba aboard the yacht ''granma'' with 82 men.
October 14, 1956: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Baltimore Colts - Green Bay Packers : 33 - 38
- Chicago Cardinals - Washington Redskins : 31 - 3
- Los Angeles Rams - Detroit Lions : 21 - 24
- New York Giants - Cleveland Browns : 21 - 9
- Philadelphia Eagles - Pittsburgh Steelers : 35 - 21
October 14, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 14th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra 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 14, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 14, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 14th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 14, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 14, 1956 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 14, 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 14, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 03:32 pm and setting at 02:59 am.
The previous full moon was on Sep 20, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Oct 19, 1956.
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Who was born on October 14, 1956?
Famous people born on October 14, 1956:
- Ansar Burney
Prominent human rights activist known for his work in helping prisoners and advocating for human rights.
- Douglas Wright
New zealander choreographer and dancer, douglas wright dance company was founded in new zealand.
- Ümit Besen
Turkish singer-songwriter.
- Beth Daniel
American sportscaster and golfer.
- Chris Bangle
American automotive designer.
- Jennell Jaquays
American game designer.
- Arleen Sorkin
American screenwriter and producer of actresses.
- Beth Daniel in Charleston
South carolina, usa: lpga golfer (1980 player of the year).
- Alexandre Millon
- Patrick Weil
- Constanze Krehl
- Bruce MacVittie
- Harald Karger
- Jiří Pokorný
- Peter Lüscher
- Giuseppe Menozzi
Whose famous birthday is on October 14th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 14th:
![Lillian Gish]()
Lillian GishPioneering American actress of the silent film era, known for her roles in classic films such as 'The Birth of a Nation' and 'Orphans of the...
![Roger Moore]()
Roger MooreBritish actor.
![Cliff Richard]()
Cliff RichardBritish singer, musician, performer and actor.
![Lori Petty]()
Lori PettyAmerican screenwriter and actress.
![Skyler Shaye]()
Skyler ShayeAmerican actress.
![Udo Kier]()
Udo KierGermany -- actress (warhol frankenstein, warhol dracula).
![Bernie Siegel]()
Bernie SiegelAmerican surgeon, renowned authority in advanced cancer, and yale university medical school teacher.
![Karyn White]()
Karyn WhiteAmerican singer-songwriter.
![Rowan Blanchard]()
Rowan BlanchardAmerican actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Girl Meets World.
![Steve Coogan]()
Steve CooganSteve coogan is an english actor, comedian, and producer known for his work in the comedy series 'alan partridge' and films such as...
October 14, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 67 years 6 months old,
or 810 months and 4 days old,
or 3522 weeks and 4 days old,
or 24658 days old,
if you were born on October 14, 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 14, 1956?
There are 179 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 14th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 14, 1956?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 14, 1956.
October 14, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 14, 1956:
- Owen Davis
- Margaret Joslin
- Jeanne d'Alcy
- Jules Richard
What famous deaths happened on October 14th?
Famous deaths on October 14th:
![Errol Flynn]()
Errol FlynnAustralian-american actor.
![Robbie Coltrane]()
Robbie ColtraneRobbie coltrane is a scottish actor and comedian best known for his role as rubeus hagrid in the harry potter film series.
![Bing Crosby]()
Bing CrosbyAmerican singer, who was known for his smooth baritone and world-famous crooning.
![Elizabeth Peña]()
Elizabeth PeñaAmerican actress and director (d. 2014.
![Simon MacCorkindale]()
Simon MacCorkindaleBritish actor, screenwriter, and producer.
![Keenan Wynn]()
Keenan WynnAmerican actor playing the role of character actor.
![Raymond Pellegrin]()
Raymond PellegrinRaymond pellegrin was a french actor known for his roles in french cinema, including in films like the cousins and the sicilian clan.
![John Clive]()
John CliveEnglish actor and author (d. 2012).
![Laura La Plante]()
Laura La PlanteScreen actress (show boat and scandal) dies at 91.
- Isaly Bernstein
Isaly Bernstein was an American composer, conductor, and pianist, known for his iconic musical compositions, including the score for the...
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October 14, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 14, 1956:
- Also see October 14 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- French Republican Calendar - Navet (Turnip) Day, twenty-third day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Teachers' Day, or National Education Day in Poland
- World Standards Day (from ISO, IEC, ITU)
- RC Saints - Pope Callistus I
- World Organ Donation Day
October 14, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 14, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 8th and October 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 14, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 14, 1956 was Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.
October 14, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 14, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 8th and October 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Doris Day - Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)
- Jim Lowe - The Green Door
October 14, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 14, 1956 was A Woman In Love by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.
October 14, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 14, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 8th and October 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Frankie Laine - A Woman In Love
- Anne Shelton - Lay Down Your Arms
- Elvis Presley - Hound Dog
- Doris Day - Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera)
- Freddie Bell & The Bellboys - Giddy-Up-A-Ding-Dong
October 14, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 14, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Written on the Wind
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Douglas Sirk
Starring: Rock Hudson, Lauren Bacall, Robert Stack, Dorothy Malone
Country: United States of America
Julie
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Andrew L. Stone
Starring: Doris Day, Louis Jourdan, Barry Sullivan, Frank Lovejoy
Jungle Hell
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Norman A. Cerf
Starring: Sabu, K.T. Stevens, David Bruce, George E. Stone
Giant
Release year: 1956
Directed by: George Stevens
Starring: Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, James Dean, Carroll Baker
Country: United States of America
Between Heaven and Hell
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Richard Fleischer
Starring: Robert Wagner, Terry Moore, Broderick Crawford, Buddy Ebsen
October 14, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 14, 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:
The Other Man
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Richard Eyre
The Adventures of Hiram Holliday
Release year: 1956
Starring: Wally Cox, Ainslie Pryor
Country: United States of America
David Copperfield
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Delbert Mann
Bouquet de joie
Release year: 1956
Noah's Ark
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Diane Paloma Eskenazi
October 14, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 14, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Richard The Third
By: Paul Murray Kendall
"The greatest biography of Richard III ."--A. L. Rowse Chicago Tribune Paul Murray Kendall's masterful account on the life of King Richard III of England has been the standard
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.
Profiles In Courage
By: John F. Kennedy
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.
Don'T Go Near The Water
By: William Brinkley
This novel is both a charming entertainment farce and a gentle love story. It takes place on a remote Pacific island in the final days of World War II.
Who was the US President on October 14, 1956?
On October 14, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 14, 1956?
On October 14, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 14, 1956?
On October 14, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about October 14th?
October 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th 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 14th, such as:
- 2018 - Pope francis canonizes oscar romero (the roman catholic archbishop san salvador who was assassinated during mass in 1980). six additional canonizations are also announced, including the one of pope paul vi.
- 2017 - 14 october 2017, mogadishu bombings. at least 276 people were killed in the explosion of an explosive-laden lorry outside a mogadishu hotel. this is the worst terrorist attack in somalia’s history.
- 2016 - Sinai insurgency: an isil attack on north sinai governorate security checkpoint, egypt leaves at least 12 egyptian military personnel dead and 15 terrorists injured. (reuters),
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.
