Thursday April 05, 1956: on this day
About April 5th, 1956, in brief:
- Historical events: Fidel Castro declares himself at war with the President of Cuba.
- Day of the week: April 5th, 1956 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Pharrell Williams, Gregory Peck
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: The Great Pretender by The Platters
- #1 UK song: The Poor People Of Paris by Winifred Atwell
- Popular movie: The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit directed by Nunnally Johnson
More about April 5th, 1956? See below for more news and curiosities on April 5th, 1956.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 05, 1956?
- April 05, 1956: What happened on that day?
- April 05, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 05, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 05, 1956?
- How old is someone born on April 05, 1956?
- April 05, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
- April 05, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 05, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- April 05, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 05, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 05, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 05, 1956?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 05, 1956?
- Who was the Pope on April 05, 1956?
What day of the week was April 05, 1956?
April 05, 1956 was a Thursday and it was the 96th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 05, 1956 can also be written as 4/5/1956 in the US and as 5/4/1956 in UK and Europe.
April 05, 1956: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 05, 1956:
- Fidel castro declares himself at war with the president of cuba.
- In sri lanka, the mahajana eksath peramuna win the general elections in a landslide and s.w.r.d. bandaranaike is sworn in as the prime minister.
- Cuban revolution: fidel castro declares himself at war with cuban president fulgencio batista.
April 05, 1956: What were the magazines covers that day?
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April 05, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 5th is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 05, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 05, 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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 5th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 05, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 05, 1956 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 05, 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 April 05, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 02:25 am and setting at 02:08 pm.
The previous full moon was on Mar 26, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Apr 25, 1956.
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Who was born on April 05, 1956?
Famous people born on April 05, 1956:
- Reid Ribble
Former U.S.
- Diamond Dallas Page
American wrestler and actor.
- Leonid Fedun
Russian businessman.
- Dwight Hicks
American actor and football player.
- Anthony Horowitz
English author.
- Diamond Page
Wrestler.
- Suzi Leather
English civil servant.
- Dallas Page
- El Risitas
- Gabriel Nigon
- Terry Sykes
Whose famous birthday is on April 5th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 5th:
![Pharrell Williams]()
Pharrell WilliamsPharrell Williams is an American musician, record producer, and entrepreneur who co-founded the successful production duo The Neptunes and...
![Gregory Peck]()
Gregory PeckHe was nominated as an american film and stage actor for four oscars.
![Hayley Atwell]()
Hayley AtwellHayley atwell is a british actress known for her role as peggy carter in the marvel cinematic universe.
![Bette Davis]()
Bette DavisAmerican actress.
![Lily James]()
Lily JamesLily james is a british actress known for her roles in downton abbey, cinderella, and mamma mia! here we go again.
![Spencer Tracy]()
Spencer TracyAmerican actor, both on broadway and in film.
![Colin Powell]()
Colin PowellAmerican military hero, for his leadership during the gulf war in jan 1991.
![Jane Asher]()
Jane AsherBritish actress, writer, and businesswoman.
![Roger Corman]()
Roger CormanAmerican motion picture director and writer.
![Peter Greenaway]()
Peter GreenawayWelsh screenwriter and director.
How old is someone born on April 05, 1956?
Someone born on April 05, 1956 is:
68 years 1 month old,
or 817 months and 18 days old,
or 3555 weeks
or 24885 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 05, 1956?
There are 317 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 5th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 05, 1956?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 05, 1956.
April 05, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 05, 1956:
- William Titt
British gymnast (b. 1881).
What famous deaths happened on April 5th?
Famous deaths on April 5th:
![Kurt Cobain]()
Kurt CobainMusician (nirvana) (born 1967).
![Honor Blackman]()
Honor BlackmanBritish actress.
![Isabel Jewell]()
Isabel JewellAmerican actress on stage, film and television.
![Molly Picon]()
Molly PiconAmerican actress (b. 1898).
![Paul Ritter]()
Paul RitterEnglish actor (b. 1966).
![Divya Bharti]()
Divya BhartiIndian bollywood actress (born 1974).
![Charlene Holt]()
Charlene HoltAmerican actress, known for supporting roles on television and in film.
![Brian Donlevy]()
Brian DonlevyAmerican producer and actor from ireland (d. 1972).
![Inez Courtney]()
Inez CourtneyDies at 67.
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April 05, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 05, 1956:
- Arbor Day in South Korea
- The last day of the tax year in the United Kingdom.
- Blessed Kreszentia Hoess
- Qingming Festival in the Chinese calendar
- Mauritius: Ougadi.
Observances on April 05, 1956:
- International Day of Conscience
Saints celebrated on April 05, 1956:
- Saint Vincent Ferrer
- Saint Geeraard
- Saint Irena (d. 304)
April 05, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 05, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 2nd and April 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 05, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 05, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week April 2nd and April 8th.
April 05, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 05, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 2nd and April 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Platters - The Great Pretender
- Perry Como - Juke Box Baby
April 05, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 05, 1956 was The Poor People Of Paris by Winifred Atwell, according to the music chart for the week April 2nd and April 8th.
April 05, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 05, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 2nd and April 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Winifred Atwell - The Poor People Of Paris
- The Dreamweavers - It's Almost Tomorrow
- Kay Starr - Rock And Roll Waltz
- The Hilltoppers - Only You
- Dave King With The Keynotes - Memories Are Made Of This
April 05, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 05, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
April 05, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 05, 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:
Telephone Time
Release year: 1956
Starring: John Nesbitt, Frank Baxter
Country: United States of America
Picture Parade
Release year: 1956
The Jimmy Wheeler Show
Release year: 1956
April 05, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 05, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Night To Remember
By: Walter Lord
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.
The Search For Bridey Murphy
By: Morey Bernstein
This classic was first published in 1956 and is still relevant to today's New Age audience. It is well documented that Bridey Murphy, an Irish woman who spoke to a hypnotized patient through her Irish accent, was a true story.
What I Think
By: Adlai E. Stevenson
What I Think by Stevenson, Adlai.
The Power Of Positive Thinking
By: Norman Vincent Peale
With more than five million copies printed, The Power of Positive Thinking is an international bestseller. It has helped millions of people around the globe to find fulfillment through Dr.
The Dead Sea Scrolls
By: Millar Burrows
February 1957, The Viking Press HB. 10th printing. Millar Burrows from Yale University led the discovery and discussion of the Dead Sea Scrolls in an accessible volume.
Who was the US President on April 05, 1956?
On April 05, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 05, 1956?
On April 05, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 05, 1956?
On April 05, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about April 5th?
April 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of April. 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 April 5th, such as:
- 2019 - The libyan national army troops reached the outskirts tripoli to secure a critical military checkpoint called "bridge 27".
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the israeli defence forces released footage of a man who was shot dead trying to break the gazan border fence. israel claims he was carrying an ak47 and explosives, including grenades. it also accused hamas "playing with fire".
- 2017 - War in north-west pakistan. a suicide bomber kills at most six people and injures 18 others near a pakistan army vehicle participating in the census in lahore.
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 April 1956?
April 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
