Sunday August 05, 1956: on this day

August 05, 1956 was the 218th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 05, 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 05, 1956, who was born and died on August 05, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 05, 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 5th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 05, 1956?


August 05, 1956 was a Sunday and it was the 218th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 1956 can also be written as 8/5/1956 in the US and as 5/8/1956 in UK and Europe.

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August 05, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 05, 1956:

  • Kuam tv channel 8 in agana, gu (cbs / abc / nbc) begins broadcasting
  • Louise suggs wins lpga all american golf open
  • Wcyb tv channel 5 in bristol-kingsport, va (nbc) begins broadcasting

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August 05, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th 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 05, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 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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Discover the planets positions on August 5th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 05, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 05, 1956 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 05, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:53 am and setting at 07:57 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 05, 1956?


Famous people born on August 05, 1956:

  • Maureen McCormick
    Maureen McCormick

    Maureen McCormick is an American actress best known for her role as Marcia Brady on the television series 'The Brady Bunch.

  • Jerry Ciccoritti

    Canadian actor, director, producer, and screenwriter.

  • Christopher Chessun

    English anglican bishop.

  • Erik Arnoux

    French cartoonist and comic writer.

  • Ferdi Bolland

    Dutch singer / guitarist (bolland & bolland).

  • Marit Mathiesen
  • Pep Anton Muñoz
  • Gregorio Manzano

Whose famous birthday is on August 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 5th:

  • Genelia D'Souza
    Genelia D'Souza

    Genelia d'souza is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in popular movies such as 'jaane tu.

  • Loni Anderson
    Loni Anderson

    American actress.

  • John Huston
    John Huston

    American screenwriter, actor, and director of film.

  • Mark Strong
    Mark Strong

    Mark strong is a british actor known for his roles in films such as kingsman, sherlock holmes, and tinker tailor soldier spy.

  • John Saxon
    John Saxon

    American actor.

  • Jesse Williams
    Jesse Williams

    Jesse williams is an american actor known for his role as dr.

  • Kara Tointon
    Kara Tointon

    British actress recognized for her work on stage and screen.

  • Jonathan Silverman
    Jonathan Silverman

    American producer and actor.

  • Olivia Holt
    Olivia Holt

    American actress and singer[29].

  • Janet McTeer
    Janet McTeer

    Janet McTeer is a talented actress known for her performances in 'Tumbleweeds' and 'Albert Nobbs.

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August 05, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 67 years 7 months old,

or 811 months and 24 days old,

or 3529 weeks and 5 days old,

or 24708 days old,

if you were born on August 05, 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 05, 1956?

There are 129 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 05, 1956.

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August 05, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 05, 1956:

  • Mirtie Smith

    Influential playwright whose plays continue to be performed worldwide.

  • Emilio Badini
  • Harald Smedvik

What famous deaths happened on August 5th?

Famous deaths on August 5th:

  • Marilyn Monroe
    Marilyn Monroe

    American actress, singer, model and actress.

  • Richard Burton
    Richard Burton

    Brilliant and famous welsh actor.

  • Alec Guinness
    Alec Guinness

    British actor, born in the 1930s.

  • Carmen Miranda
    Carmen Miranda

    Portuguese-american actress, known as "the brazilian bombshell", is flamboyant and a magnet for people.

  • Judy Canova
    Judy Canova

    American actress and comedian (b. 1913).

  • Queenie Smith
    Queenie Smith

    Actress/dancer (funny side), passes away at the age of 79.

  • Charles Carson
    Charles Carson

    Actor, "cry the beloved land", dies at 87.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 5th

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August 05, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 05, 1956:

  • St. Memmius
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Oswald
  • St. Afra and her companions
  • Burkina Faso - Independence Day
  • Croatia - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day
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August 05, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 05, 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 05, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 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 05, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 05, 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:

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

August 05, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 05, 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 05, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 05, 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:

  1. - Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera)
  2. - Why Do Fools Fall In Love
  3. - Walk Hand In Hand
  4. - Sweet Old-Fashioned Girl
  5. - Heartbreak Hotel

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August 05, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 05, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Canyon River

Canyon River

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Harmon Jones

Starring: George Montgomery, Marcia Henderson, Peter Graves, Richard Eyer

Bigger Than Life

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

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

Storm Center

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Daniel Taradash

Starring: Bette Davis, Brian Keith, Kim Hunter, Paul Kelly

Walk the Proud Land

Walk the Proud Land

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Jesse Hibbs

Starring: Audie Murphy, Anne Bancroft, Pat Crowley, Charles Drake

August 05, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 05, 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

Man Against Crime

Release year: 1956

Opportunity Knocks

Opportunity Knocks

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Donald Petrie

Adventure Theater

Adventure Theater

Release year: 1956

Panorama

Panorama

Release year: 1956

Friday Night with Terry-Thomas

Friday Night with Terry-Thomas

Release year: 1956

August 05, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 05, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Mandarins by Simone de Beauvoir

The Mandarins

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"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.

Love Or Perish by Smiley Blanton

Love Or Perish

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Love or Perish [Paperback] [May 26, 2012.] Blanton, Smiley

The Age Of Fighting Sail by C.S. Forester

The Age Of Fighting Sail

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C. S. Forester is the best person to portray the War of 1812's sea battles, to better understand the heroes, and to be more skilled at describing them.

Don'T Go Near The Water by William Brinkley

Don'T Go Near The Water

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This novel is both a charming entertainment farce and a gentle love story. It takes place on a remote Pacific island in the final days of World War II.

The Ninth Wave by Eugene Burdick

The Ninth Wave

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Who was the US President on August 05, 1956?

On August 05, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1956?

On August 05, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 05, 1956?

On August 05, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 5th?

August 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:

  • 2018 - Three czech soldiers are killed by a taliban suicide bomber in afghanistan during the war in afghanistan (2001 to present). the bombing also leaves two u.s. soldiers and two afghan soldiers with serious injuries.
  • 2017 - 2017 v-22 osprey accident: three marine corps members are missing following a mv-22 osprey collision off the coast of queensland, australia. twenty-three of the 26 people aboard have been rescued. (ap),
  • 2016 - 2016 assam attacks: gunmen open fire on a assam market, india. 13 people are killed and 18 are injured.

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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.

Discover how August 1956 calendar looked like.

Sunday August 5, 1956