What happened on Tuesday October 02, 1956?

Here's what happened on October 02, 1956:

• First Atomic Power Clock Demonstrated in New York The world's first atomic power clock was publicly exhibited in New York City, marking a significant milestone in precision timekeeping technology. This groundbreaking device used atomic resonance to measure time with unprecedented accuracy, representing a major leap forward in scientific instrumentation and chronometry.
• Deadly Train Collision in Florida A catastrophic head-on collision between two Atlantic Coast Line Railroad freight trains occurred near Pineola, Florida, resulting in multiple fatalities. The accident highlighted the critical need for improved railway safety protocols and signaling systems during the mid-1950s.

Events in 1956

October 02, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 02, 1956

Newspapers from Oct. 02, 1956

October 02, 1956 was a Tuesday and it was the 276th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 02, 1956 can also be written as 10/2/1956 in the US and as 2/10/1956 in UK and Europe.

October 02, 1956 in October 1956 calendar

Famous people born on October 02, 1956:

• Freddie Jackson

  Renowned R&B singer and songwriter known for his smooth soul hits like 'Rock Me Tonight', a prominent figure in 1980s and early 1990s music.

• Charlie Adler

  Prolific American voice actor and director known for numerous animated series and video game voice work.

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on October 2nd

Famous people died on October 02, 1956:

• George Bancroft
• Robert Bayley Osgood

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on October 2nd

October 02, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 02, 1956 was Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.

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

October 02, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 02, 1956 was A Woman In Love by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.

1. Frankie Laine - A Woman In Love
2. Anne Shelton - Lay Down Your Arms
3. Elvis Presley - Hound Dog
4. Doris Day - Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera)
5. Freddie Bell & The Bellboys - Giddy-Up-A-Ding-Dong

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 02, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 02, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 02, 1956 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 02, 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 October 02, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:04 am and setting at 06:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 20, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Oct 19, 1956.

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Your place in the Universe on October 02, 1956

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Someone born on October 02, 1956 is:

68 years 7 months old,

or 823 months and 12 days old,

or 3580 weeks and 1 day old,

or 25061 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 02, 1956?

There are 141 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 2nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 02, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 02, 1956.

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