What happened on Sunday April 08, 1956?

Here's what happened on April 08, 1956:

• Tunisia Establishes National Constituent Assembly In a landmark moment for the newly independent Kingdom of Tunisia, the National Constituent Assembly convenes its first session, with Habib Bourguiba elected as its President, signaling the beginning of a new political era.
• Ceylon Election: People's Front Victory Solomon West Ridgeway Dias Bandaranaike's People's Front (SLFP) wins a significant electoral victory in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), marking a pivotal moment in the country's post-colonial political landscape.
• Seyhan Dam Inaugurated in Turkey Turkey opens the Seyhan Dam and hydroelectric plant, a significant infrastructure project that will contribute to the country's energy production and water management capabilities.
• Jack Burke Jr Wins 20th Golf Masters Championship Professional golfer Jack Burke Jr clinches the 20th Golf Masters Championship with an impressive total score of 289, showcasing his exceptional skill and precision on the golf course.

Events in 1956

April 08, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 08, 1956

Newspapers from Apr. 08, 1956

April 08, 1956 was a Sunday and it was the 99th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 08, 1956 can also be written as 4/8/1956 in the US and as 8/4/1956 in UK and Europe.

April 08, 1956 in April 1956 calendar

Famous people born on April 08, 1956:

• Christine Boisson

  Prominent French actress known for her roles in cinema and television during the 1970s and 1980s.

• Justin Sullivan

  Lead singer and guitarist of the influential post-punk band New Model Army, known for their politically charged music.

• Michael Benton

  Renowned Scottish-English paleontologist and academic, known for significant contributions to vertebrate paleontology.

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on April 8th

April 08, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 08, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week April 2nd and April 8th.

1. The Platters - The Great Pretender
2. Perry Como - Juke Box Baby

April 08, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 08, 1956 was The Poor People Of Paris by Winifred Atwell, according to the music chart for the week April 2nd and April 8th.

1. Winifred Atwell - The Poor People Of Paris
2. The Dreamweavers - It's Almost Tomorrow
3. Kay Starr - Rock And Roll Waltz
4. The Hilltoppers - Only You
5. Dave King With The Keynotes - Memories Are Made Of This

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 8th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 08, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 08, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 08, 1956 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 08, 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 April 08, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:50 am and setting at 05:16 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 26, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Apr 25, 1956.

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Your place in the Universe on April 08, 1956

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Someone born on April 08, 1956 is:

69 years and 27 days old,

or 828 months and 27 days old,

or 3604 weeks and 1 day old,

or 25229 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 08, 1956?

There are 338 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 08, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 08, 1956.

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