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About February 29th, 1956, in brief:

  • Historical events: In Centerville, South Dakota, USA a building is hit by a falling meteorite.
  • Day of the week: February 29th, 1956 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Ja Rule, Tony Robbins
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: The Great Pretender by The Platters
  • #1 UK song: It's Almost Tomorrow by The Dreamweavers
  • Popular movie: 1984 directed by Michael Anderson

More about February 29th, 1956? See below for more news and curiosities on February 29th, 1956.

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What day of the week was February 29, 1956?


February 29, 1956 was a Wednesday and it was the 60th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 29, 1956 can also be written as 2/29/1956 in the US and as 29/2/1956 in UK and Europe.

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February 29, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 29, 1956:

  • In centerville, south dakota, usa a building is hit by a falling meteorite.
  • Islamic republic established in pakistan.
  • Us president dwight eisenhower announces he would seek a second term.

February 29, 1956: What were the magazines covers that day?

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 29th 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 29, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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The moon phase on February 29, 1956 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 29, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 09:06 pm and setting at 08:35 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 29, 1956?


Famous people born on February 29, 1956:

  • Aileen Wuornos

    Notorious American serial killer who was executed in 2002.

  • Jono Coleman

    Jonathan coleman, a british-australian radio comedian, was born in london and 'deported" to sydney, australia with his parents at a young...

  • Bob Speller

    Canadian businessman and politician, 30th canadian minister of agriculture.

  • Jonathan Coleman

    English-australian radio and television host (d. 2021).

  • Peter Treuner

    German cabaret artist who performs at the aeur~academixeraeur(tm) nightclub in leipzig.

  • Alexandr Rogov
  • J. Randy Taraborrelli

Whose famous birthday is on February 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 29th:

  • Ja Rule
    Ja Rule

    Ja rule is a rapper and actor known for his successful music career in the early 2000s and for his collaborations with other artists.

  • Tony Robbins
    Tony Robbins

    Tony robbins is a well-known self-help author and motivational speaker, best known for his seminars and self-help books.

  • Michèle Morgan
    Michèle Morgan

    French actress, who received acclaim at the age of 18, for her role in the film "quai des brumes", one year after she made her debut in...

  • Dennis Farina
    Dennis Farina

    Dennis farina was an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as law & order and snatch.

  • Dinah Shore
    Dinah Shore

    American entertainer.

  • Alex Rocco
    Alex Rocco

    Actor (blue knight, stanley, stunt man).

  • Antonio Sabato
    Antonio Sabato

    Antonio sabato is an italian-american actor known for his roles in various soap operas such as general hospital and the bold and the...

  • Frank Woodley
    Frank Woodley

    Frank woodley is an australian comedian known for his physical comedy and slapstick style.

  • Joss Ackland
    Joss Ackland

    London, england -- actor ("queenie, to kill a priest").

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How old is someone born on February 29, 1956?


Someone born on February 29, 1956 is:

68 years 3 months old,

or 819 months and 6 days old,

or 3561 weeks and 6 days old,

or 24933 days old,

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

There are 269 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 28th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on February 29, 1956:

  • Elpidio Quirino

    Filipino lawyer and politician, 6th president of the philippines (b. 1890).

What famous deaths happened on February 29th?

Famous deaths on February 29th:

  • Davy Jones
    Davy Jones

    English singer, guitarist and actor (b. 1945).

  • Dieter Laser
    Dieter Laser

    German actor (b. 1942).

  • Joycelin Bates

    Renowned physicist known for her work in the field of superconductivity.

  • Dalma Döbrentei

    Hungarian astronomer known for her work on comets and celestial mechanics.

  • Jerome Lawrence

    American playwright, who was a collaboration with robert e. lee since 1942.

  • Edith Wake

    Edith Wake was a British novelist who wrote several novels set in the English countryside.

  • Ramon Casas

    Ramon Casas was a Spanish artist known for his modernist paintings and portraits.

  • Ina Coolbrith

    Pioneering poet and the first California Poet Laureate.

  • Pat Garrett

    U.

  • Dennis Danell

    American singer/guitarist (social distortion), (d. 2000).

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February 29, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 29, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 27th and March 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 29, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 4th.

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

The music chart in the USA on February 29, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 27th and March 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Great Pretender

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 29, 1956 was It's Almost Tomorrow by The Dreamweavers, according to the music chart for the week February 27th and March 4th.

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

The music chart in the UK on February 29, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 27th and March 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - It's Almost Tomorrow
  2. - Memories Are Made Of This
  3. - Rock And Roll Waltz
  4. - Zambesi
  5. - Only You

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

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

1984

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Michael Anderson

Starring: Edmond O'Brien, Michael Redgrave, Jan Sterling, David Kossoff

Country: United States of America

The Killer Is Loose

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Budd Boetticher

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

Backlash

Release year: 1956

Directed by: John Sturges

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

The Houston Story

Release year: 1956

Directed by: William Castle

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

Jumping for Joy

Release year: 1956

Directed by: John Paddy Carstairs

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

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

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

Heidi

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Daniel Ray

Perspective

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Jason Drakeford

Here and Now

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Fabien Constant

Dr. Hudson's Secret Journal

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Harry R. Sherman

The Adventures of Long John Silver

Release year: 1955

Directed by: *

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

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

The Secret Of The Hittites by C.W. Ceram

The Secret Of The Hittites

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Good hardcover book. Good binding. Highly readable.

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!

Aspects Of Love by David Garnett

Aspects Of Love

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Tangled emotions and troubled desires bloom against the beautiful backdrops of Paris, Italy, and Southern France - in dangerous defiance of the age barriers.

The Power Of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale

The Power Of Positive Thinking

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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.

How To Live 365 Days A Year by John A. Schindler

How To Live 365 Days A Year

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How to Live 365 days a Year is a classic self-help book that has sold over 1 million copies. It has been translated into 13 different languages.

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Who was the US President on February 29, 1956?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on February 29, 1956?

On February 29, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about February 29th?

February 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th 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 29th, such as:

  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): a suicide bomber attacked a shiite funeral in miqdadiyah governorate. at least 40 people were killed and 58 more were injured. the attack was claimed by isil.
  • 2012 - Twenty people are killed in violence in the xinjiang area of china.
  • 2008 - Since december 1988, american television show the young and the restless is the highest-rated daytime drama in america. it has been ranked number one for over 1000 consecutive weeks.

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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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