What happened on Saturday February 04, 1956?

Here's what happened on February 04, 1956:

• Yasser Arafat Leads Palestine Liberation Organization Yasser Arafat assumes leadership of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), a pivotal moment in Palestinian political history that would significantly influence Middle Eastern geopolitics.
• Angolan War of Independence Commences The Angolan War of Independence begins, marking the start of a prolonged struggle against Portuguese colonial rule that would ultimately lead to Angola's independence in 1975.
• IRA Bus Bombing in Yorkshire The Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) conducts a terrorist attack by detonating a bomb on a bus carrying off-duty British Armed Forces personnel in Yorkshire, England, escalating tensions during the Troubles.
• Ohio Authorizes Major Canal Construction The Ohio Legislature approves the construction of two significant canals: the Ohio and Erie Canal and the Miami and Erie Canal, which would play a crucial role in the state's transportation infrastructure and economic development.
• American League Considers Automatic Intentional Walk The American League announced plans to test the automatic intentional walk procedure during spring training, potentially changing baseball's traditional walk-issuing method.

Events in 1956

February 04, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 04, 1956

Newspapers from Feb. 04, 1956

February 04, 1956 was a Saturday and it was the 35th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 04, 1956 can also be written as 2/4/1956 in the US and as 4/2/1956 in UK and Europe.

February 04, 1956 in February 1956 calendar

Famous people born on February 04, 1956:

• Elizabeth Vanin

  Brazilian psychologist known for her unconventional life path, marrying a priest and establishing a mental health clinic while raising a...

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on February 4th

Famous people died on February 04, 1956:

• Savielly Tartakower

  Russian-french chess player, journalist, and author (b. 1887).

• Melek Tourhan

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on February 4th

February 04, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 04, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

1. The Platters - The Great Pretender
2. Eddie Fisher - Dungaree Doll

February 04, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 04, 1956 was Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

1. Tennessee Ernie Ford - Sixteen Tons
2. Dean Martin - Memories Are Made Of This
3. Frank Sinatra - (Love Is) The Tender Trap
4. Lou Busch - Zambesi
5. Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 4th is Aquarius.

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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 04, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 04, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 04, 1956 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 04, 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 04, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 01:28 am and setting at 11:59 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 27, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Feb 26, 1956.

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Your place in the Universe on February 04, 1956

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Someone born on February 04, 1956 is:

69 years 3 months old,

or 831 months and 1 day old,

or 3613 weeks and 2 days old,

or 25293 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 04, 1956?

There are 275 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 4th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 04, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 04, 1956.

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