Sunday October 21, 1956: on this day

October 21, 1956 was the 295th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is October 21, 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 21, 1956, who was born and died on October 21, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 21, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Green Door by Jim Lowe), movies (e.g. The Brave One, directed by Irving Rapper), 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 21st, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 21, 1956?


October 21, 1956 was a Sunday and it was the 295th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 21, 1956 can also be written as 10/21/1956 in the US and as 21/10/1956 in UK and Europe.

October 21, 1956 in October 1956 calendar

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October 21, 1956: What happened on that day?


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October 21, 1956: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 21, 1956: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Baltimore Colts - Chicago Bears : 27 - 58
  • Chicago Cardinals - Philadelphia Eagles : 20 - 6
  • Cleveland Browns - Washington Redskins : 9 - 20
  • Los Angeles Rams - Green Bay Packers : 17 - 42
  • Pittsburgh Steelers - New York Giants : 10 - 38
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October 21, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 21st 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 21, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 21, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on October 21st, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 21, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 21, 1956 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 21, 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 21, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 07:19 pm and setting at 10:19 am.

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 21, 1956?


Famous people born on October 21, 1956:

  • Carrie Fisher
    Carrie Fisher

    American actress, author and playwright, debbie reynolds is the daughter of eddie fisher and debbie reynolds, who are also noted family...

  • Akash Khurana

    Indian actor known for his work in Hindi films and television.

  • Mike Tully

    American pole vaulter.

  • Carrie Fisher in Beverly Hills

    California, usa; actress (princess lelia-star wars).

  • Luciano Marangon
  • Manuela Pineschi
  • Estanislao Argote
  • Jeff Cook
  • Andro Knego
  • Paul Levitz
  • Gustavo Perednik
  • Julio Herrera Pumayauli

Whose famous birthday is on October 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 21st:

  • Ken Watanabe
    Ken Watanabe

    Ken watanabe is a japanese actor known for his roles in films such as the last samurai and inception.

  • Louis Koo
    Louis Koo

    Louis koo is a hong kong actor and singer known for his roles in popular action films and tv dramas.

  • Patti Davis
    Patti Davis

    American writer, nancy davis, is the daughter of ronald reagan.

  • Aaron Tveit
    Aaron Tveit

    Stage actor.

  • Charlotte Sullivan
    Charlotte Sullivan

    Canadian actress.

  • Glen Powell
    Glen Powell

    Glen powell is a tv actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as 'scream queens' and 'everybody wants some!!'.

  • Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman
    Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman

    Jeffrey bowyer-chapman is a canadian actor known for his role in the television series 'unreal'.

  • Matt Dallas
    Matt Dallas

    Matt dallas is an american actor known for his role as kyle in the tv series kyle xy.

  • Mark Rendall
    Mark Rendall

    Mark rendall is a canadian actor known for his roles in movies such as 30 days of night and charlie bartlett.

  • Blanca Suárez
    Blanca Suárez

    Spanish actress known for her roles in TV series and films.

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October 21, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 67 years 4 months old,

or 808 months and 27 days old,

or 3517 weeks and 2 days old,

or 24621 days old,

if you were born on October 21, 1956.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 21, 1956?

There are 216 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 21, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 21, 1956.

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October 21, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 21, 1956:

  • Ángel Castro y Argiz
  • John Garrels
  • Joseph Laurent Philippe

What famous deaths happened on October 21st?

Famous deaths on October 21st:

  • Maxene Andrews
    Maxene Andrews

    American soprano singer and middle child of three siblings, the andrews sisters.

  • Marty Ingels
    Marty Ingels

    American actor and comedian (d. 2015).

  • Marie McDonald
    Marie McDonald

    Singer/actress (promises promises) dies from overdose at 42.

  • Jash Chopra

    Legendary filmmaker known for romantic movies.

  • Benjerman Bradlee

    Former executive editor of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.

  • Jarl Hjalmarson

    Swedish politician known for his contributions to the Moderate Party.

  • Jim Burman

    Renowned racing driver known for his success in the early 20th century.

  • Maezie Fitzgerald

    Maezie Fitzgerald was an acclaimed Irish writer and poet who is known for her contributions to the literary movement in the early 20th...

  • Jack Kerouac

    American poet and writer, he is the author of 21 books, including "the town and the city," 1950 and "the subterraneans,"58 and "big sur.

  • Elliott Smith

    Elliott Smith was a talented singer-songwriter known for his introspective lyrics and haunting melodies.

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October 21, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 21, 1956:

  • R.C. saints - Saint Ursula and her 11 (or 11000) virgins; Saint Hilarion
  • Republic of China - Overseas Chinese Day
  • French Republican Calendar - Tonneau (Barrel) Day, thirtieth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • In the comic novel Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, the Earth was born on this day in 4004 BC, within a quarter of an hour of 9 in the morning. This was supposedly because God liked to get things over with early.
  • Trafalgar Day ? celebrated throughout much of the British Empire in the 19th and early 20th Century.
  • Also see October 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • International Day of the Nacho ? celebrated in the United States and Mexico since the early 1990s.
  • Diwali in India (2006)
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October 21, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 21, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 15th and October 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 21, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 21, 1956 was The Green Door by Jim Lowe, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

October 21, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 21, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Green Door
  2. - Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)

October 21, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 21, 1956 was A Woman In Love by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

October 21, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 21, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - A Woman In Love
  2. - Lay Down Your Arms
  3. - Hound Dog
  4. - Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera)
  5. - Giddy-Up-A-Ding-Dong

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October 21, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 21, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Brave One

The Brave One

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Irving Rapper

Starring: Michel Ray, Rodolfo Hoyos Jr., Elsa Cárdenas, Carlos Navarro

The Opposite Sex

The Opposite Sex

Release year: 1956

Directed by: David Miller

Starring: June Allyson, Joan Collins, Dolores Gray, Ann Sheridan

The Girl He Left Behind

The Girl He Left Behind

Release year: 1956

Directed by: David Butler

Starring: Tab Hunter, Natalie Wood, Jessie Royce Landis, Jim Backus

Written on the Wind

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

Julie

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Andrew L. Stone

Starring: Doris Day, Louis Jourdan, Barry Sullivan, Frank Lovejoy

October 21, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 21, 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

The Other Man

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Richard Eyre

The Adventures of Hiram Holliday

The Adventures of Hiram Holliday

Release year: 1956

Starring: Wally Cox, Ainslie Pryor

Country: United States of America

David Copperfield

David Copperfield

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Delbert Mann

Bouquet de joie

Bouquet de joie

Release year: 1956

Noah's Ark

Noah's Ark

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Diane Paloma Eskenazi

October 21, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 21, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Certain Smile by Francoise Sagan

A Certain Smile

By:

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

Profiles In Courage

By:

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.

The Nun'S Story by Kathryn Hulme

The Nun'S Story

By:

The story of the nun

An Historian'S Approach To Religion by Arnold Joseph Toynbee

An Historian'S Approach To Religion

By:

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A Single Pebble by John Hersey

A Single Pebble

By:

An American engineer sends his young son to China to check the Yangtze River. He travels through the river's canyons looking for dam sites.

history

Who was the US President on October 21, 1956?

On October 21, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 21, 1956?

On October 21, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 21, 1956?

On October 21, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 21st?

October 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 yilan train crash: a train in yilan county, taiwan derails and leaves at least 18 people dead and 187 injured.
  • 2017 - War in somalia: 14 oct 2017 mogadishu bombings. somalia's worst terror attack has now claimed 358 lives, making it the fifth most deadly terror attack in history.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: isil militants attack government buildings, police stations and a power plant in kirkuk, iraqi kurdistan. hundreds of people are killed.

Find out more about October 21st

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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 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.

Discover how October 1956 calendar looked like.

Sunday October 21, 1956