Saturday June 30, 1956: on this day

About June 30th, 1956, in brief:

  • Historical events: Pipe Dream closes at Shubert Theater NYC after 245 performances
  • Day of the week: June 30th, 1956 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Marton Csokas, Mike Tyson
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates
  • #1 UK song: Why Do Fools Fall In Love by Teenagers featuring Frankie Lymon
  • Popular movie: Somebody Up There Likes Me directed by Robert Wise

More about June 30th, 1956? See below for more news and curiosities on June 30th, 1956.

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What day of the week was June 30, 1956?


June 30, 1956 was a Saturday and it was the 182nd day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 30, 1956 can also be written as 6/30/1956 in the US and as 30/6/1956 in UK and Europe.

June 30, 1956 in June 1956 calendar

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June 30, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 30, 1956:

  • Pipe dream closes at shubert theater nyc after 245 performances
  • Shangri-la closes at winter garden theater nyc after 21 performances
  • Lenins politics testament (1923) published in moscow
  • United dc-7 and twa collide over grand canyon killing 128
  • A twa super constellation and a united airlines dc-7 (flight 718) collide above the grand canyon in arizona, united states, killing all 128 on board the two planes.

June 30, 1956: What were the magazines covers that day?

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June 30, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 30th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 30, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 30, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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June 30, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 30, 1956 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 30, 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 June 30, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 11:46 pm and setting at 01:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 23, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Jul 22, 1956.

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Who was born on June 30, 1956?


Famous people born on June 30, 1956:

  • David Alan Grier
    David Alan Grier

    David alan grier is an american actor and comedian known for his work on the sketch comedy television show 'in living color'.

  • Ekaterini Sakellaropoulou

    Ekaterini Sakellaropoulou is a Greek businesswoman and entrepreneur who founded and runs a leading technology company in Greece.

  • Platon Levedev

    Russian businessman and former business partner of Mikhail Khodorkovsky.

  • June Lindquist

    June Lindquist is a biologist known for her research on stress response mechanisms in cells.

  • David Lidington

    English historian, academic, and politician, minister of state for europe.

  • Volker Beck

    German coach and hurdler.

  • Ronald Winans

    Gospel singer (winans).

  • Helle Sparre
  • Paolo Madron
  • Piero Aiello
  • Ilene Chaiken
  • Salvo Fleres
  • Paris Barclay
  • Augusto Di Stanislao
  • Brian Cyr
  • Enza Pecorelli

Whose famous birthday is on June 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 30th:

  • Marton Csokas
    Marton Csokas

    Marton csokas is a new zealand actor known for his roles in the lord of the rings and the equalizer.

  • Mike Tyson
    Mike Tyson

    American boxer and undisputed champion heavyweight 6/28/1985 after his first round defeat of michael spinks, an unbeaten opponent in...

  • Lizzy Caplan
    Lizzy Caplan

    American actress.

  • Vahina Giocante
    Vahina Giocante

    French actress, born in a swimming pool to an andalusian mother and a corsican dad.

  • Lena Horne
    Lena Horne

    American actress and singer with depth and character.

  • Susan Hayward
    Susan Hayward

    American actress who has appeared in more than 50 films over the course of 35 years.

  • Rupert Graves
    Rupert Graves

    Actor (damage.

  • Nancy Dussault
    Nancy Dussault

    She is an american singer, actress, and tv host.

  • Glenda Farrell
    Glenda Farrell

    Glenda Farrell was an American actress who appeared in over 30 films during the 1930s and 1940s.

  • Mark Waters
    Mark Waters

    American producer and director.

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How old is someone born on June 30, 1956?


Someone born on June 30, 1956 is:

67 years 10 months old,

or 814 months and 23 days old,

or 3542 weeks and 5 days old,

or 24799 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 30, 1956?

There are 38 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 30th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 30, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 30, 1956.

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June 30, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 30, 1956:

  • Esten Pihlman

    Esten Pihlman was a Finnish composer known for his orchestral and chamber music works.

  • Thorleif Lund

    Norwegian-danish actor (d. 1956).

  • Dino Ferrari
  • Alfred Mégroz
  • Silvia Zenari

What famous deaths happened on June 30th?

Famous deaths on June 30th:

  • Gale Gordon
    Gale Gordon

    Gale gordon was an american actor known for his roles in television and radio, particularly for his work on the lucy show and here's lucy.

  • Margaux Hemingway
    Margaux Hemingway

    American actress, fashion model and member of a prominent family.

  • Phyllis Hyman
    Phyllis Hyman

    R&b/jazz singer (prime of my life), suicides around 45.

  • Buddy Hackett
    Buddy Hackett

    American comedian and actor (d. 2003).

  • Harve Presnell
    Harve Presnell

    American actor and singer, with a rich baritone.

  • Virginia Brown Faire
    Virginia Brown Faire

    Actress (lonesome trail temptress).

  • Bessie Barriscale
    Bessie Barriscale

    Actress (plain jane show folks).

  • Kafi Hassan

    Pioneering playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.

  • Ceci Estella

    Esteemed scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of genetics.

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June 30, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 30, 1956:

  • Independence Day in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  • First Martyrs of the See of Rome.

Observances on June 30, 1956:

  • International Asteroid Day
  • International Day of Parliamentarism
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June 30, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 30, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 25th and July 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


June 30, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 30, 1956 was Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates, according to the music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.

June 30, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 30, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 25th and July 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Moonglow And Theme From Picnic
  2. - Walk Hand In Hand

June 30, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 30, 1956 was Why Do Fools Fall In Love by Teenagers featuring Frankie Lymon, according to the music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.

June 30, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 30, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 25th and July 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

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June 30, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 30, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Somebody Up There Likes Me

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Robert Wise

Starring: Paul Newman, Pier Angeli, Everett Sloane, Eileen Heckart

Country: United States of America

Reach for the Sky

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Lewis Gilbert

Starring: Kenneth More, Muriel Pavlow, Lyndon Brook, Lee Patterson

Country: United States of America

La tercera palabra

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Julián Soler

Starring: Pedro Infante, Marga López, Sara García, Prudencia Grifell

Frontier Gambler

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Sam Newfield

Starring: John Bromfield, Coleen Gray, Kent Taylor, Jim Davis

The King and I

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Walter Lang

Starring: Yul Brynner, Deborah Kerr, Rita Moreno, Martin Benson

Country: United States of America

June 30, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 30, 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

Release year: 1956

Opportunity Knocks

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Donald Petrie

Adventure Theater

Release year: 1956

Panorama

Release year: 1956

Lui e lei

Release year: 1956

June 30, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 30, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Ten North Frederick by John O'Hara

Ten North Frederick

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Fran Lebowitz described Joe Chapin as "the real F. Scott Fitzgerald", and he won the National Book Award for his novel. Joe Chapin lived a storybook lifestyle. He was a successful small-town lawyer who had a beautiful wife and two …

The Cross Of Iron by Willi Heinrich

The Cross Of Iron

By:

very good reading copy--ships quick--pit51

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

How To Live 365 Days A Year

By:

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.

A Night To Remember by Walter Lord

A Night To Remember

By:

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.

Song Of America by George M. Mardikian

Song Of America

By:

Fascinating Story of an Armenian Immigrant and the Inspiring Meaning He Discovered in American Life.

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Who was the US President on June 30, 1956?

On June 30, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 30, 1956?

On June 30, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on June 30, 1956?

On June 30, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about June 30th?

June 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th day of the month of June. 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 June 30th, such as:

  • 2019 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: 23 people were killed by four humvees loaded with explosives and controlled by suicide bombers in kandahar province. the taliban claimed that 57 people were killed.
  • 2018 - 2017-18 iranian protests
  • 2017 - Five suicide bombers and other militants attack the lebanese armed forces in an attack on two syrian refugee camps near the syrian border. according to the army, a girl was killed by one of the suicide attacks. seven soldiers were also injured in the attack. 350 people were also detained, including many isil officials.

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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 June 1956?

June 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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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