Sunday February 26, 1956: on this day

February 26, 1956 was the 57th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is February 26, 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 February 26, 1956, who was born and died on February 26, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 26, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Great Pretender by The Platters), movies (e.g. The Killer Is Loose, directed by Budd Boetticher), TV series (e.g. Heidi) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 26th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 26, 1956?


February 26, 1956 was a Sunday and it was the 57th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 26, 1956 can also be written as 2/26/1956 in the US and as 26/2/1956 in UK and Europe.

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February 26, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 26, 1956:

  • Writers sylvia plath and ted hughes meet at a party in cambridge
  • Betsy rawls wins lpga sarasota golf open.

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February 26, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 26th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 26, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Monkey personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on February 26th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 26, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 26, 1956 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 26, 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 February 26, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:49 pm and setting at 06:59 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 26, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Mar 26, 1956.

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Who was born on February 26, 1956?


Famous people born on February 26, 1956:

  • Michel Houellebecq

    French poet, essayists, novelists, and filmmaker.

  • Charlelie Couture

    Charlelie couture is a french singer-songwriter and multi-disciplinary artist known for his eclectic musical style and poetic lyrics.

  • Jonathan Nelson

    Founder of Providence Equity Partners, a global private equity firm.

  • Keisuke Kuwata

    Japanese producer and singer (southern all stars).

  • Berisford Anderson

    American police officer and victim of murder.

  • Jonathan Schmock

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Kevin Dunn
    Kevin Dunn
  • Milan Babic
  • Jose Mestre
  • Patrick Ntsoelengoe
  • Giorgio Cocilovo
  • Giampaolo Mazza
  • Antonio Trevín

Whose famous birthday is on February 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 26th:

  • Fats Domino
    Fats Domino

    Fats domino was an influential american musician known for his rhythm and blues hits, including 'ain't that a shame' and 'blueberry hill'.

  • Johnny Cash
    Johnny Cash

    American singer, guitarist and country-western singer.

  • Michael Bolton
    Michael Bolton

    American singer, international star and social activist.

  • Nate Ruess
    Nate Ruess

    Nate ruess is a pop singer known for being the lead vocalist of the band fun.

  • Mark Dacascos
    Mark Dacascos

    American actor and martial artist.

  • Jackie Gleason
    Jackie Gleason

    American comedian.

  • Jennifer Grant
    Jennifer Grant

    American actress, noted family.

  • Madeleine Carroll
    Madeleine Carroll

    British actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.

  • Tony Randall
    Tony Randall

    American actor, best known for his emmy-winning portrayal of felix unger, the nitpicking felix unger, in "the odd couple", a tv series that...

  • Bill Duke
    Bill Duke

    Actor (bird on a wire and predator).

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February 26, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 68 years 1 month old,

or 817 months and 2 days old,

or 3552 weeks and 4 days old,

or 24868 days old,

if you were born on February 26, 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 February 26, 1956?

There are 335 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 26th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 26, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 26, 1956.

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February 26, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 26, 1956:

  • Herman Courtens

    Belgian baron/painter dies at 72.

  • Vincenzo Lante
  • Mary Mersch
  • Irvine Robertson
  • Gabriele Jannelli
  • Georges Cahuzac

What famous deaths happened on February 26th?

Famous deaths on February 26th:

  • Constance Ford
    Constance Ford

    Actress (ada hobson - another world).

  • Vinayak Damodar Savarkar

    Indian independence activist and politician who played a key role in the freedom struggle.

  • Hanae Mori

    Pioneering Japanese fashion designer who achieved international acclaim.

  • Vinayak Savarkar

    Indian independence activist and politician.

  • Kalmen Rosen

    Contributed to the development of computer algorithms and complexity theory.

  • Jef Raskin

    Creator of the Macintosh project at Apple.

  • Gabor Szabo

    Influential Hungarian jazz guitarist who blended jazz, pop, and Hungarian music.

  • Anandi Gopal Joshi

    First Indian female doctor.

  • Anandi Bai

    One of the first Indian female doctors.

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February 26, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 26, 1956:

  • Blessed Edigna
  • Blessed Leo of Furnes (d. 1163)
  • Liberation Day in Kuwait (1991).
  • Nation of Islam - Savior's Day - commemoration of the birthdate of Wallace Fard Muhammad, believed to be Allah in human form, the saviour of the black race.

Saints celebrated on February 26, 1956:

  • Saint Mechtild (d. 1154)
  • Saint Victor
  • Saint Alexander of Alexandria
  • Saint Nestor (died 251)
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February 26, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 26, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 20th and February 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 26, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

February 26, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 26, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Great Pretender
  2. - Dungaree Doll

February 26, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 26, 1956 was Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

February 26, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 26, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Sixteen Tons
  2. - Memories Are Made Of This
  3. - (Love Is) The Tender Trap
  4. - Zambesi
  5. - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett

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February 26, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 26, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Killer Is Loose

The Killer Is Loose

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Budd Boetticher

Starring: Joseph Cotten, Rhonda Fleming, Wendell Corey, Alan Hale Jr.

Backlash

Backlash

Release year: 1956

Directed by: John Sturges

Starring: Richard Widmark, Donna Reed, William Campbell, John McIntire

The Houston Story

The Houston Story

Release year: 1956

Directed by: William Castle

Starring: Gene Barry, Barbara Hale, Edward Arnold, Paul Richards

Jumping for Joy

Jumping for Joy

Release year: 1956

Directed by: John Paddy Carstairs

Starring: Frankie Howerd, Stanley Holloway, A.E. Matthews, Tony Wright

Meet Me in Las Vegas

Meet Me in Las Vegas

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Roy Rowland

Starring: Dan Dailey, Cyd Charisse, Agnes Moorehead, Lili Darvas

February 26, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 26, 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:

Heidi

Heidi

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Daniel Ray

Perspective

Perspective

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Jason Drakeford

Here and Now

Here and Now

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Fabien Constant

Dr. Hudson's Secret Journal

Dr. Hudson's Secret Journal

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Harry R. Sherman

The Adventures of Long John Silver

The Adventures of Long John Silver

Release year: 1955

Directed by: *

February 26, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 26, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

No Time For Sergeants by Mac Hyman

No Time For Sergeants

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One of the most popular books ever written is No Time for Sergeants. It was first published in 1954. The book has been made into a Broadway Play and several Theatrical Productions. The movie, along with a long-running television series, …

Gift From The Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Gift From The Sea

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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.

The Man In The Gray Flannel Suit by Sloan Wilson

The Man In The Gray Flannel Suit

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The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit was a classic that captured the spirit of a generation. It was first published in 1955. Its title, like Fahrenheit 451 and Catch-22, has been a part America's cultural vocabulary.

A Night To Remember by Walter Lord

A Night To Remember

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A Night to Remember is the classic, minute-by-minute account about the sinking and rescue of the Titanic. First published in 1955, A Night to Remember has remained a timeless classic.

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Who was the US President on February 26, 1956?

On February 26, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 1956?

On February 26, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 26, 1956?

On February 26, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about February 26th?

February 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of February. 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 February 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - Pakistan reported that indian military aircraft had violated their airspace close to muzaffarabad. they were intercepted and returned by pakistan air force (paf), military aircrafts. in a rush to drop their payload, indian air force aircrafts dropped it near balakot. india claims the incident was an attack on a jaish-e-mohammed camp near balakot as a reprisal to the pulwama attack. (reuters),
  • 2018 - Saudi arabia is opening applications for women to its armed forces for the first time.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian army captures the strategic town tadef from isil south of al-bab. this secures key transport routes in eastern aleppo governorate.

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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 February 1956?

February 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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 February 26, 1956