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October 04, 1956 was the 278th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is October 04, 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 04, 1956, who was born and died on October 04, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 04, 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 4th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 04, 1956?
- October 04, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 04, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 04, 1956?
- October 04, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 04, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
- October 04, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 04, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- October 04, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 04, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 04, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 04, 1956?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 04, 1956?
- Who was the Pope on October 04, 1956?
What day of the week was October 04, 1956?
October 04, 1956 was a Thursday and it was the 278th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 04, 1956 can also be written as 10/4/1956 in the US and as 4/10/1956 in UK and Europe.
October 04, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 4th 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 04, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 04, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 4th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 04, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 04, 1956 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 04, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 07:25 am and setting at 07:12 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 04, 1956?
Famous people born on October 04, 1956:
![Christoph Waltz]()
Christoph WaltzChristoph waltz is an austrian actor known for his captivating performances in quentin tarantino films, particularly for his roles in...
- Jérôme Garcin
French journalist and writer.
- Hans van Breukelen
Dutch soccer goaltender (psv).
- Charlie Leibrandt
American baseball player.
- Lesley Glaister
English playwright and author.
- Sherri Turner
Greenville, south carolina -- lpga golfer (1988 mazda lpga champ).
- Paolo Ruffini
- Bill Johnson
- Claudio Vagheggi
- Bertil Wennergren
- Luigi Amicone
- Georgi Bliznaški
- Ahmed Hachani
- Sbibu
- Pierantonio Tremolada
Whose famous birthday is on October 4th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 4th:
![Susan Sarandon]()
Susan SarandonAmerican actress, who is well-known for her roles in films since her 1970s debut.
![Alicia Silverstone]()
Alicia SilverstoneAmerican actress, producer and author.
![Dakota Johnson]()
Dakota JohnsonAmerican celebrity family, first child of actor husband don johnson and actress melanie griffith.
![Julien Clerc]()
Julien ClercFrench chanson and pop singer.
![Liev Schreiber]()
Liev SchreiberHe was an american actor on stage and screen.
![Anne Rice]()
Anne RiceAmerican writer.
![Wendy Makkena]()
Wendy MakkenaAmerican actress and dancer, known for her versatility and experience in comedy, voice-over, film and shakespeare.
![Paco León]()
Paco LeónSpanish screenwriter and producer of spanish actor.
![Melissa Benoist]()
Melissa BenoistAmerican actress and singer.
![Rocío Dúrcal]()
Rocío DúrcalSpanish actress and singer (d. 2006).
October 04, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 67 years 6 months old,
or 810 months and 21 days old,
or 3525 weeks
or 24675 days old,
if you were born on October 04, 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 04, 1956?
There are 162 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 4th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 04, 1956?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 04, 1956.
October 04, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 04, 1956:
- Isaly Curie
Isaly Curie was a French physicist and a pioneer in the study of radioactivity, who, together with her husband Pierre Curie and Henri...
- Giorgio Armari
- Franz Vogel
What famous deaths happened on October 4th?
Famous deaths on October 4th:
![Graham Chapman]()
Graham ChapmanAn english actor and writer.
![Norman Wisdom]()
Norman WisdomEnglish actor, comedian, and singer-songwriter (b. 1915).
![Tom Bell]()
Tom BellEnglish actor on stage and in film (born 1933).
![Jill Bennett]()
Jill BennettActress (skull and hawks), dies at 58 from unknown causes.
- Dreden Rembrandt
Dreden Rembrandt was a Dutch Golden Age painter who is generally considered one of the greatest painters in European art history.
- Evelean Rembrandt
Evelean Rembrandt was a Dutch Golden Age painter, renowned for his masterful use of light and shadow in his portraits and biblical scenes.
- Wildon Rembrandt
Wildon Rembrandt was a Dutch Golden Age painter known for his masterful use of chiaroscuro.
- Arles Rembrandt
A Dutch Golden Age painter, Rembrandt is known for his masterful use of light and shadow in his portraits and biblical scenes.
- Mercedies Sosa
Iconic Argentine singer known for her powerful voice and social activism.
- Janice Joplin
Janice Joplin was an American singer and songwriter who was one of the most successful and influential rock musicians of her era.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 4th
October 04, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on October 04, 1956:
- World Space Week, 4-10 October
October 04, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 04, 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 04, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 04, 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 04, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 04, 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 04, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 04, 1956 was A Woman In Love by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week October 1st and October 7th.
October 04, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 04, 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 04, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 04, 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 04, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 04, 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 04, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 04, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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 Mandarins
By: Simone de Beauvoir
"Salty and frank. Realistic." San Francisco Chronicle Simone de Beauvoir, author of The Mandarins, takes a frank look at Parisian intellectual society towards the end World.
Who was the US President on October 04, 1956?
On October 04, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 04, 1956?
On October 04, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 04, 1956?
On October 04, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about October 4th?
October 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th 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 4th, such as:
- 2018 - Relations between india and russia: russian president vladimir putin arrives india to meet prime minister narendra modi.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: hawija offensive 2017: the iraqi army, allied paramilitary fighters, and the iraqi army storm the isil-held hawija in kirkuk governorate. hawija remains one of the few remaining strongholds of isil in iraq.
- 2016 - Sectarianism and violence in pakistan: two motorcyclists open fire on a bus heading to hazara town in quetta, pakistan. the attack killed four shia hazara women and injured two others. (the daily mail, (dawn)
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.
