Sunday July 29, 1956: on this day

July 29, 1956 was the 211th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is July 29, 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 July 29, 1956, who was born and died on July 29, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 29, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day), movies (e.g. Bigger Than Life, directed by Nicholas Ray), TV series (e.g. Man Against Crime) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 29th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 29, 1956?


July 29, 1956 was a Sunday and it was the 211th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 29, 1956 can also be written as 7/29/1956 in the US and as 29/7/1956 in UK and Europe.

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July 29, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 29, 1956:

  • Wckt (now wsvn) tv channel 7 in miami, florida (ind) begins broadcasting

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July 29, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 29th 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 July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 29, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 29, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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July 29, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 29, 1956 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 29, 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 July 29, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 10:46 pm and setting at 01:32 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 July 29, 1956?


Famous people born on July 29, 1956:

  • Karen Barad

    Karen Barad is a feminist physicist and philosopher known for her contributions to quantum theory and posthumanist ethics.

  • Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

    Indian-American author famous for works like 'The Mistress of Spices'.

  • Ronnie Musgrove

    American lawyer and politician, 62nd governor of mississippi.

  • Teddy Atlas

    American boxer, trainer, and sportscaster.

  • Faustino Rupérez

    Spanish cyclist.

  • Samual Herring

    American sadist, brutal attacker on phyliss colttle, akron (oh) 3/19/1984 at 11:30 am est witnesses saw him throw the 44-year old woman in...

  • Brenda Hocott

    Lpga golfer.

  • Viv Anderson
  • Jorge Alberto Ossa Soto
  • Josef Novák
  • Terry Duerod
  • Henry Zakka
  • Evelyne Dirren

Whose famous birthday is on July 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 29th:

  • Sanjay Dutt
    Sanjay Dutt

    He is an actor and producer from india, best known for his work with hindi cinema.

  • Jean-Hugues Anglade
    Jean-Hugues Anglade

    French actor who starred in jean-jacques beineix’s 1985 film "betty blue" with ba(c)atrice dale.

  • Radha Ravi
    Radha Ravi

    Radha ravi is a prominent indian actor known for his work in tamil cinema.

  • Clara Bow
    Clara Bow

    American actress.

  • Rachel Miner
    Rachel Miner

    American actress, born in the theater arts.

  • Peter Jennings
    Peter Jennings

    Canadian-american journalist, reporter, and respected anchorman for abc's world news tonight, jennings co-authored aeuroethe centuryaeur...

  • Thelma Todd
    Thelma Todd

    American actress and comedian (b. 1905).

  • Robert Fuller
    Robert Fuller

    Robert fuller is an american tv actor known for his roles in popular western television series such as laramie and wagon train.

  • Robert Horton
    Robert Horton

    American actor best known for his role on the tv series "wagon train" (1957-1961).

  • David Warner
    David Warner

    Manchester, new hampshire -- actor (star trek vi, time bandits).

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July 29, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 67 years 8 months old,

or 812 months

or 3530 weeks and 5 days old,

or 24715 days old,

if you were born on July 29, 1956.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 29, 1956?

There are 122 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 29th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 29, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 29, 1956.

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July 29, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 29, 1956:

  • Ludwig Klages

What famous deaths happened on July 29th?

Famous deaths on July 29th:

  • Cass Elliot
    Cass Elliot

    American singer, talented and overweight, who was a star with the group "mamas and the papas", which consisted of elliot john and michelle...

  • David Niven
    David Niven

    English military officer and actor (b. 1910).

  • Jerome Robbins
    Jerome Robbins

    American choreographer and director producer.

  • Harold Sakata
    Harold Sakata

    American professional wrestler ('tosh togo) and actor (born in 1920).

  • Raymond Massey
    Raymond Massey

    Actor from canada, who was born in 1896, succumbs to pneumonia in beverly hills.

  • Rena Vlahopoulou
    Rena Vlahopoulou

    Greek singer and actress (born in 1923).

  • Fred Waring
    Fred Waring

    American singer-bandleader and television host (waring’s pennsylvanians), (d. 1984).

  • Eileen Percy
    Eileen Percy

    Silent film actress (wicked backstage), is killed at 72.

  • Vincen van Gogh

    Dutch post-impressionist painter known for his iconic works like 'Starry Night'.

  • Imagine Van Gogh

    Dutch post-impressionist painter known for 'Starry Night'.

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July 29, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 29, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 23rd and July 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 29, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 29, 1956 was Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

July 29, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 29, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 23rd and July 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

July 29, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 29, 1956 was I'll Be Home by Pat Boone, according to the music chart for the week July 23rd and July 29th.

July 29, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 29, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 23rd and July 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'll Be Home
  2. - Why Do Fools Fall In Love
  3. - Heartbreak Hotel
  4. - All Star Hit Parade (EP)
  5. - I'm Walking Backwards For Christmas / Bluebottle Blues

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July 29, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 29, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Earth vs. the Flying Saucers

Earth vs. the Flying Saucers

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Fred F. Sears

Starring: Hugh Marlowe, Joan Taylor, Donald Curtis, Morris Ankrum

Country: United States of America

Storm Center

Storm Center

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Daniel Taradash

Starring: Bette Davis, Brian Keith, Kim Hunter, Paul Kelly

Walk the Proud Land

Walk the Proud Land

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Jesse Hibbs

Starring: Audie Murphy, Anne Bancroft, Pat Crowley, Charles Drake

The Werewolf

The Werewolf

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Fred F. Sears

Starring: Don Megowan, Joyce Holden, Eleanore Tanin, Kim Charney

July 29, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 29, 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

Lui e lei

Lui e lei

Release year: 1956

July 29, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 29, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Power Elite by C. Wright Mills

The Power Elite

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The Power Elite was first published in 1956 and is a classic in social science and criticism. C. Wright Mills analyzes and criticizes the United States' power structure

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.

The Rosemary Tree by Elizabeth Goudge

The Rosemary Tree

By:

"It wasn't for her to criticize Almighty God's ways; if He wanted to go to all that bother over the millions and millions of snowflakes, or their intricate designs, then it was His will.

Eloise by Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight

Eloise

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Meet Eloise, the adorable little darling of The Plaza Hotel in New York!

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 July 29, 1956?

On July 29, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 29, 1956?

On July 29, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 29, 1956?

On July 29, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about July 29th?

July 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of July. 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 July 29th, such as:

  • 2019 - Two american army soldiers are killed by an afghan national army soldier in afghanistan's kandahar. this is suspected to be an insider attack. the victim is believed to have been wounded.
  • 2018 - 2018 pacific typhoon season: typhoon jongdari strikes central and western japan. it injures at least 21 people, and cuts power to thousands of homes. after devastating floods earlier in the month and a deadly heat wave, the typhoon is just the latest of a series of weather events that have affected the country.
  • 2017 - South african premier division: two people are killed and 17 others are hurt in a stampede at first national bank stadium, soweto, south africa. the incident occurred during a match between kaizer chiefs and orlando pirates.

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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 July 1956?

July 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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 July 1956 calendar looked like.

Sunday July 29, 1956