What happened on Tuesday September 04, 1956?

About September 4th, 1956, in brief:

  • Historical events: 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.
  • Day of the week: September 4th, 1956 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day
  • #1 UK song: Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera) by Doris Day
  • Popular movie: Attack directed by Robert Aldrich

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September 04, 1956: What happened on that day?


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.

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

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What day of the week was September 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.

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September 04, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 04, 1956:

  • Augustin Chantrel
  • Gino De Martino

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September 04, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 04, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 3rd and September 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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. - Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) youtube

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. - Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera) youtube
  2. - Lay Down Your Arms youtube
  3. - Rockin' Through The Rye youtube
  4. - Why Do Fools Fall In Love youtube
  5. - Walk Hand In Hand youtube
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September 04, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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?

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

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September 04, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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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How old is someone born on September 04, 1956?


Someone born on September 04, 1956 is:

68 years 9 months old,

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or 25112 days old,

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

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

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