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October 02, 1956 was the 276th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is October 02, 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 October 02, 1956, who was born and died on October 02, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 02, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day), movies (e.g. Giant, directed by George Stevens), TV series (e.g. The Adventures Of Hiram Holliday) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 2nd, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 02, 1956?
- October 02, 1956: What happened on that day?
- October 02, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 02, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 02, 1956?
- October 02, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 02, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
- October 02, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 02, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- October 02, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 02, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 02, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 02, 1956?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 02, 1956?
- Who was the Pope on October 02, 1956?
What day of the week was October 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: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 02, 1956:
- First atomic power clock exhibited-new york city.
October 02, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 2nd, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 02, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 02, 1956 was New Moon.
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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Who was born on October 02, 1956?
Famous people born on October 02, 1956:
- Freddie Jackson
Us r&b singer / songwriter (rock me tonight).
- Viatcheslav Mukhanov
Russian-german cosmologist, physicist.
- Charlie Adler
American voice actor and director.
- Mike Scully
Writer.
- Peter Bruce
Scottish academic and chemist.
- Murphy Morobe
South afr udf leader (spent 3 years in robbeneiland jail).
- Les Briley
- Leszek Dunecki
- Arvid Kramer
- Renzo Mazzarri
- Jonathan Speelman
- Philippe Ballot
Whose famous birthday is on October 2nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 2nd:
![Avery Brooks]()
Avery BrooksAvery Brooks is an American actor, director, and educator, best known for his roles as Benjamin Sisko on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Hawk...
![Ayumi Hamasaki]()
Ayumi HamasakiProducer and actress of japanese singer-songwriters.
![Graham Greene]()
Graham GreeneBritish travel writer, novelist, playwright, film critic, and literary critic.
![Maribel Verdú]()
Maribel VerdúSpanish singer and actress.
![Persis Khambatta]()
Persis KhambattaEast indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.
![Efren Ramirez]()
Efren RamirezAmerican producer and actor.
![Lew Temple]()
Lew TempleAmerican actor.
![Tara Barr]()
Tara BarrAmerican actress.
![Jurnee Smollett-Bell]()
Jurnee Smollett-BellJurnee smollett-bell is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like friday night lights and underground, as well as in films...
October 02, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 67 years 6 months old,
or 810 months and 22 days old,
or 3525 weeks and 1 day old,
or 24676 days old,
if you were born on October 02, 1956.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 02, 1956?
There are 161 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 2nd 2024.
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.
October 02, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 02, 1956:
![George Bancroft]()
George BancroftAmerican historian and statesman, who was prominent in supporting secondary education at both the state and national levels.
- Sloan Kettering
Renowned oncologist who founded the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
- Paul de Backer
Belgian radioologist dies at 73.
- Robert Bayley Osgood
What famous deaths happened on October 2nd?
Famous deaths on October 2nd:
![Tom Petty]()
Tom PettyTom petty was an american musician known for being the lead vocalist of tom petty and the heartbreakers, and for hits like 'free fallin' and...
![Rock Hudson]()
Rock HudsonAmerican actor.
![Madeleine Carroll]()
Madeleine CarrollBritish actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.
![Gene Autry]()
Gene AutryAmerican singer who became famous as a singing cowboy on radio, in movies and on television.
![George Grizzard]()
George GrizzardAmerican actor, who started his stage career in 1945.
![Tamara Dobson]()
Tamara DobsonAmerican actress (born 1947).
![Nipsey Russell]()
Nipsey RussellAmerican comedian and actor (d. 2005).
- Samuel Adams
One of the Founding Fathers of the United States, he was a political philosopher and a leader in the American Revolution.
- Marsel Duchamp
French-American artist known for his contributions to Dadaism and Surrealism.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 2nd
October 02, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 02, 1956:
- Also see October 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Roman Catholic Church - Memorial of Guardian Angels
- World Farm Animal Day
- Roman festivals - First day of the Ludi Augustales to celebrate the recovery by emperor August of Roman standards from the Parthians
- Guinea - Independence Day (from France, 1958)
- French Republican Calendar - Pomme de terre (Potato) Day, eleventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- India - Gandhi Jayanti (birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, 1869)
Observances on October 02, 1956:
- World Habitat Day
- International Day of Non-Violence
October 02, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 02, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 1st and October 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
October 02, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 02, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 1st and October 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- 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.
October 02, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 02, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 1st and October 7th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Frankie Laine - A Woman In Love
- Anne Shelton - Lay Down Your Arms
- Elvis Presley - Hound Dog
- Doris Day - Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera)
- Freddie Bell & The Bellboys - Giddy-Up-A-Ding-Dong
October 02, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 02, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Giant
Release year: 1956
Directed by: George Stevens
Starring: Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, James Dean, Carroll Baker
Country: United States of America
Between Heaven and Hell
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Richard Fleischer
Starring: Robert Wagner, Terry Moore, Broderick Crawford, Buddy Ebsen
Pillars of the Sky
Release year: 1956
Directed by: George Marshall
Starring: Jeff Chandler, Dorothy Malone, Ward Bond, Keith Andes
The Ten Commandments
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Cecil B. DeMille
Starring: Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner, Anne Baxter, Edward G. Robinson
Country: United States of America
Tension at Table Rock
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Charles Marquis Warren
Starring: Richard Egan, Dorothy Malone, Cameron Mitchell, Billy Chapin
October 02, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 02, 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:
The Adventures of Hiram Holliday
Release year: 1956
Starring: Wally Cox, Ainslie Pryor
Country: United States of America
David Copperfield
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Delbert Mann
Bouquet de joie
Release year: 1956
Noah's Ark
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Diane Paloma Eskenazi
The Adventures of Sir Lancelot
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Anthony Squire
Starring: William Russell, Cyril Smith, Ronald Leigh-Hunt, Robert Scroggins
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
October 02, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 02, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Thing Of Beauty
By: A.J. Cronin
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.
Richard The Third
By: Paul Murray Kendall
"The greatest biography of Richard III ."--A. L. Rowse Chicago Tribune Paul Murray Kendall's masterful account on the life of King Richard III of England has been the standard
Guestward Ho!
By: Patrick Dennis and Barbara Hooton
Guestward Ho! Barbara Hooton tells Patrick Dennis, author of Auntie Mame! This is the story of Barbara's sometimes hilarious transition from New Mexico socialite to upscale dude rancher.
The Straight And Narrow Path
By: Honor Tracy
Used copy in good condition with tight binding. Never a library book.
The Unicorn And Other Poems
By: Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Gift from the Sea is a collection poems by the author that provides enduring meditations on loss, love, beauty, time, and the sweeps of time. 15,000 copies first printing.
Who was the US President on October 02, 1956?
On October 02, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 02, 1956?
On October 02, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 02, 1956?
On October 02, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about October 2nd?
October 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of October. 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 October 2nd, such as:
- 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present), afghan parliamentary election, 2018, 13 killed and more than 30 injured at an election rally held in nangarhar province in afghanistan.
- 2017 - Due to a bomb threat, the luxor hotel has been placed under lockdown
- 2016 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). an isil sniper shoots jeroen oerlemans, a dutch war correspondent and photographer, in sirte, libya.
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 October 1956?
October 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
