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August 03, 1956 was the 216th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 03, 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 August 03, 1956, who was born and died on August 03, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 03, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day), movies (e.g. Canyon River, directed by Harmon Jones), TV series (e.g. Man Against Crime) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 3rd, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 03, 1956?
- August 03, 1956: What happened on that day?
- August 03, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 03, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 03, 1956?
- August 03, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 03, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
- August 03, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 03, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- August 03, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 03, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 03, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 03, 1956?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 03, 1956?
- Who was the Pope on August 03, 1956?
What day of the week was August 03, 1956?
August 03, 1956 was a Friday and it was the 216th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 03, 1956 can also be written as 8/3/1956 in the US and as 3/8/1956 in UK and Europe.
August 03, 1956: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 03, 1956:
- Willie williams of the us sets 100 metre dash record at 10.1 seconds.
August 03, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 3rd is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 03, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 03, 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 August 3rd, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 03, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 03, 1956 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 03, 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 August 03, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 02:30 am and setting at 06:34 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 22, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Aug 21, 1956.
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Who was born on August 03, 1956?
Famous people born on August 03, 1956:
- Dave Cloud
American singer-songwriter and actor (d. 2015).
- Kirk Brandon
English singer-songwriter/guitarist (theatre of hate spear of destiny, dead men walking).
- Todd Christensen
American football player and sportscaster (d. 2013).
- Balwinder Sandhu
Indian cricketer and coach.
- Kirk Brandon rocker (Theatre of Hate
Spear of destiny-outland).
- Emmanuèle Bondeville
- Luis Fernando Intriago Páez
- Ian Crichton
- Nicola Salerno
- Kurt Thiim
Whose famous birthday is on August 3rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 3rd:
![Evangeline Lilly]()
Evangeline LillyEvangeline lilly is a canadian actress known for her role as kate austen in the tv series lost.
![Lambert Wilson]()
Lambert WilsonFrench actor known for his roles in The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions.
![Isaiah Washington]()
Isaiah WashingtonIsaiah Washington is an American actor known for his roles in television shows such as 'Grey's Anatomy' and films like 'Crouching Tiger,...
![Martha Stewart]()
Martha StewartAmerican entrepreneur, whose "martha stewart living omnimedia", made $25 million in profits in 1997 with revenues of $120 millions.
![Martin Sheen]()
Martin SheenAmerican actor who starred in over a dozen box office hits including "gandhi", "blind ambition", and "apocalypse now" 1979.
![Mathieu Kassovitz]()
Mathieu KassovitzFrench film director, well-known for his controversial "la haine" (hate with vincent cassel), and actor.
![Michael Ealy]()
Michael EalyMichael ealy is an american actor known for his roles in films such as barbershop, 2 fast 2 furious, and think like a man.
![Cécile Aubry]()
Cécile AubryFrench actress, author, and dancer.
![John Landis]()
John LandisAmerican screenwriter and producer of actor directors.
![John Eisenhower]()
John EisenhowerAmerican diplomat, writer, and noted family.
August 03, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 67 years 8 months old,
or 812 months and 22 days old,
or 3533 weeks and 6 days old,
or 24737 days old,
if you were born on August 03, 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 August 03, 1956?
There are 100 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 3rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 03, 1956?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 03, 1956.
August 03, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 03, 1956:
- Riccardo Battistoni
What famous deaths happened on August 3rd?
Famous deaths on August 3rd:
![Lenny Bruce]()
Lenny BruceAmerican comedian who was known for his satirical and controversial topics.
![Carolyn Jones]()
Carolyn JonesAmerican actress.
![Ida Lupino]()
Ida LupinoBritish-american actress who lived a turbulent life.
![Mark Margolis]()
Mark MargolisAmerican actor (b. 1939).
![Christopher Hewett]()
Christopher HewettEnglish actor and theatre director (d. 2001).
![Bubba Smith]()
Bubba SmithFormer NFL defensive end and actor, known for his role in the 'Police Academy' movies.
![Coleen Gray]()
Coleen GrayAmerican actress.
![Carmen Silvera]()
Carmen SilveraCanadian-english singer and actress (d. 2002).
![Betty Amann]()
Betty AmannAmerican actress born in germany (born 1905).
- Joseph Conrad
Polish-British writer known for novels like 'Heart of Darkness'.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 3rd
August 03, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 03, 1956:
- St. Walthen
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Gamaliel
- Equatorial Guinea - Armed Forces Day
- St. Nicodemus
- Niger - Independence Day
August 03, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 03, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 30th and August 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 03, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 03, 1956 was Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.
August 03, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 03, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Doris Day - Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)
August 03, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 03, 1956 was Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week July 30th and August 5th.
August 03, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 03, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 30th and August 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Doris Day - Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera)
- Teenagers featuring Frankie Lymon - Why Do Fools Fall In Love
- Tony Martin - Walk Hand In Hand
- Teresa Brewer - Sweet Old-Fashioned Girl
- Elvis Presley - Heartbreak Hotel
August 03, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 03, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Canyon River
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Harmon Jones
Starring: George Montgomery, Marcia Henderson, Peter Graves, Richard Eyer
Bigger Than Life
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Nicholas Ray
Starring: James Mason, Barbara Rush, Walter Matthau, Robert F. Simon
Country: United States of America
Earth vs. the Flying Saucers
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Fred F. Sears
Starring: Hugh Marlowe, Joan Taylor, Donald Curtis, Morris Ankrum
Country: United States of America
Storm Center
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Daniel Taradash
Starring: Bette Davis, Brian Keith, Kim Hunter, Paul Kelly
Walk the Proud Land
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Jesse Hibbs
Starring: Audie Murphy, Anne Bancroft, Pat Crowley, Charles Drake
August 03, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 03, 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
August 03, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 03, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Rosemary Tree
By: Elizabeth Goudge
"It wasn't for her to criticize Almighty God's ways; if He wanted to go to all that bother over the millions and millions of snowflakes, or their intricate designs, then it was His will.
Bay Window Bohemia
By: Oscar Lewis
Bay Window Bohemia: The Brilliang Artistic World Of Gaslit San Fr by Lewis, Oscar
The Birth Of Britain
By: Winston S. Churchill
The Birth of Britain is the opening volume of A History of the English Speaking Peoples by Winston Churchill, the four-volume book that has been immensely popular and easy to read.
Imperial Woman
By: Pearl S. Buck
The fictionalized biography of Ci-xi, the last Empress of China, Imperial Woman, is based on her life as a concubine to the Xianfeng Emperor. He died in his role as the de facto head.
A Walk On The Wild Side
By: Nelson Algren
A Walk in the Wild Side is a story that depicts the downtrodden prostitutes and bootleggers as well as the hustlers of Perdido Street in the French Quarter of 1930s New Orleans.
Who was the US President on August 03, 1956?
On August 03, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 03, 1956?
On August 03, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 03, 1956?
On August 03, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 3rd?
August 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd day of the month of August. 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 August 3rd, such as:
- 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: a suicide bomber attacked a shi'ite mosque, gardez, afghanistan. at least 29 people were killed and at least 40 more were injured. the attack is not under immediate investigation.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: a suicide bomber attacked a convoy in afghanistan’s kabul province, killing one soldier from georgia and three civilians, and injuring 13 more, including six resolute support personnel.
- 2016 - The european banking authority supports the retention of a 3% leverage ratio in most european union banks.
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 August 1956?
August 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
