What happened on Sunday August 05, 1956?

Here's what happened on August 05, 1956:

• Juan Manuel Fangio Wins 1956 German Grand Prix At the legendary Nürburgring circuit, Argentine racing driver Juan Manuel Fangio demonstrates his exceptional skill by winning the 1956 German Grand Prix, further solidifying his reputation as one of the greatest Formula One drivers of his era.
• Louise Suggs Wins LPGA All American Golf Open Professional golfer Louise Suggs secures victory at the LPGA All American Golf Open, further establishing her prominence in women's professional golf during the mid-1950s.
• KUAM TV Channel 8 Launches in Guam KUAM TV channel 8 begins broadcasting in Agana, Guam, affiliated with CBS, ABC, and NBC networks, marking a significant milestone in the island's media and communication infrastructure.
• WCYB TV Channel 5 Begins Broadcasting WCYB TV channel 5 starts broadcasting in Bristol-Kingsport, Virginia, as an NBC affiliate, expanding television coverage in the Appalachian region.

Events in 1956

August 05, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 05, 1956

Newspapers from Aug. 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.

August 05, 1956 in August 1956 calendar

Famous people born on August 05, 1956:

• Maureen McCormick

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Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on August 5th

Famous people died on August 05, 1956:

• Emilio Badini
• Harald Smedvik

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on August 5th

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.

1. Doris Day - 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.

1. Doris Day - Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera)
2. Teenagers featuring Frankie Lymon - Why Do Fools Fall In Love
3. Tony Martin - Walk Hand In Hand
4. Teresa Brewer - Sweet Old-Fashioned Girl
5. Elvis Presley - Heartbreak Hotel

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th is Leo.

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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?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 05, 1956 was Waning crescent.

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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Your place in the Universe on August 05, 1956

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Someone born on August 05, 1956 is:

68 years 8 months old,

or 824 months and 28 days old,

or 3586 weeks and 6 days old,

or 25108 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 05, 1956?

There are 94 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 5th 2025.

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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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