What happened on Tuesday September 04, 1956?

Here's what happened on September 04, 1956:

• IBM RAMAC 305: First Commercial Magnetic Disk Storage Computer On September 4, 1956, IBM introduced the RAMAC 305 (Random Access Method of Accounting and Control), a groundbreaking computer system that revolutionized data storage technology. This innovative machine was the first commercial computer to utilize magnetic disk storage, marking a significant milestone in computing history. The RAMAC 305 featured a massive hard disk unit that could store approximately 5 megabytes of data, which was an extraordinary capacity for its time. Its random access capabilities allowed for much faster data retrieval compared to previous sequential storage methods, paving the way for modern computer storage technologies.
• Sweden Launches National Television Service On September 4, 1956, Sweden officially inaugurated its national television service through Radiotjänst TV. This marked a significant moment in Swedish media and communication history, expanding public access to broadcast media and representing the country's technological and cultural advancement in the mid-20th century.

Events in 1956

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

Magazines from Sep. 04, 1956

Newspapers from Sep. 04, 1956

September 04, 1956 was a Tuesday and it was the 248th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 04, 1956 can also be written as 9/4/1956 in the US and as 4/9/1956 in UK and Europe.

September 04, 1956 in September 1956 calendar

Famous people died on September 04, 1956:

• Augustin Chantrel
• Gino De Martino

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on September 4th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 04, 1956 was Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week September 3rd and September 9th.

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 04, 1956 was Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week September 3rd and September 9th.

1. Doris Day - Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera)
2. Anne Shelton - Lay Down Your Arms
3. Bill Haley & His Comets - Rockin' Through The Rye
4. Teenagers featuring Frankie Lymon - Why Do Fools Fall In Love
5. Tony Martin - Walk Hand In Hand

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 4th is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 04, 1956 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 04, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 06:13 am and setting at 07:33 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 21, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Sep 20, 1956.

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Your place in the Universe on September 04, 1956

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Someone born on September 04, 1956 is:

68 years 9 months old,

or 825 months and 22 days old,

or 3590 weeks and 2 days old,

or 25132 days old,

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

There are 70 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday September 4th 2025.

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

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

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