Thursday August 09, 1956: on this day

August 09, 1956 was the 222nd day of the year 1956, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 09, 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 09, 1956, who was born and died on August 09, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 09, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day), movies (e.g. These Wilder Years, directed by Roy Rowland), 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 9th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 09, 1956?


August 09, 1956 was a Thursday and it was the 222nd day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 09, 1956 can also be written as 8/9/1956 in the US and as 9/8/1956 in UK and Europe.

August 09, 1956 in August 1956 calendar

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August 09, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 09, 1956:

  • 1st state-wide, state-supported educational tv network, alabama
  • Alabama begins the first us state-wide, state-supported educational tv network.
  • South african women demonstrate against pass laws.

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August 09, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 9th 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 09, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 9th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 09, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 09, 1956 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 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 09, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 09:51 am and setting at 10:09 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 09, 1956?


Famous people born on August 09, 1956:

  • Gordon Singleton

    Canadian olympic cyclist.

  • Adam Nimoy

    American television director, son of actors leonard nimoy & sandra zober.

  • Mirco Garrone
  • Ashley Page
  • William Tackaert
  • Giuseppe Tognon
  • Varo Venturi
  • Gianfelice Imparato
  • Fafá de Belém
  • Giovanni Arena
  • Rubén Rivarola

Whose famous birthday is on August 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 9th:

  • Gillian Anderson
    Gillian Anderson

    American actress.

  • Whitney Houston
    Whitney Houston

    American pop diva, with three octaves of range.

  • Anna Kendrick
    Anna Kendrick

    Anna kendrick is an american actress known for her roles in the pitch perfect movies and her oscar-nominated performance in up in the air.

  • Audrey Tautou
    Audrey Tautou

    French actress who made waves in 2001's "ama(c]lie".

  • Sam Elliott
    Sam Elliott

    Sam elliott is a renowned american actor known for his deep voice and iconic mustache, often cast in western and tough guy roles.

  • Melanie Griffith
    Melanie Griffith

    American actress, 5'9" tall and voluptuous.

  • Bill Skarsgård
    Bill Skarsgård

    Bill skarsgård is a swedish actor known for his role as pennywise the dancing clown in the horror film it and its sequel it chapter two.

  • Adelaide Kane
    Adelaide Kane

    Tv actress.

  • Nikki Ziering
    Nikki Ziering

    American actress and model.

  • Ashley Johnson
    Ashley Johnson

    American actress.

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August 09, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 67 years 7 months old,

or 811 months and 19 days old,

or 3529 weeks

or 24703 days old,

if you were born on August 09, 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 09, 1956?

There are 134 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 9th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 09, 1956.

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August 09, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 09, 1956:

  • Hilton Hotema

    Hilton Hotema was an American author who wrote extensively on health, longevity, and spirituality.

  • Tobias Dantzig
  • Carlo Duse
  • Jean Temerson

What famous deaths happened on August 9th?

Famous deaths on August 9th:

  • Sharon Tate
    Sharon Tate

    American actress, model and sex symbol.

  • Gregory Hines
    Gregory Hines

    Gregory Hines was a talented American dancer and actor, known for his contributions to tap dancing.

  • Bernie Mac
    Bernie Mac

    American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer (b. 1957).

  • Frank Gifford
    Frank Gifford

    American sportscaster.

  • Al Freeman
    Al Freeman

    Jr.

  • Anton Walbrook
    Anton Walbrook

    Actor (laura i accuse), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.

  • Mahmoud Darwish

    Mahmoud Darwish was a Palestinian poet and author who was regarded as the Palestinian national poet.

  • Mouhamad Darwish

    Mouhamad Darwish was a renowned Palestinian poet and author who is considered one of the most important literary figures in the Arab world.

  • Marieanne Cope

    Pioneer nurse who worked with leprosy patients in Hawaii.

  • Chayim Soutine

    Renowned Russian-French expressionist painter known for his emotionally charged landscapes and still lifes.

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August 09, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 09, 1956:

  • St. Nathy (or David)
  • Feast day of the great martyr Saint Panteleimon in Russian Orthodox Church
  • St. Fedlimid/Felimy
  • St. Romanus Ostiarius
  • St. Edith Stein
  • Singapore: National Day
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Jean Vianney

Observances on August 09, 1956:

  • International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
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August 09, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 09, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 6th and August 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 09, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 09, 1956 was Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

August 09, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 09, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 6th and August 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

August 09, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 09, 1956 was Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week August 6th and August 12th.

August 09, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 09, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 6th and August 12th. 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 09, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 09, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

These Wilder Years

These Wilder Years

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Roy Rowland

Starring: James Cagney, Barbara Stanwyck, Walter Pidgeon, Betty Lou Keim

Child in the House

Child in the House

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Cy Endfield

Starring: Phyllis Calvert, Eric Portman, Stanley Baker, Mandy Miller

Away All Boats

Away All Boats

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Joseph Pevney

Starring: Jeff Chandler, George Nader, Lex Barker, Julie Adams

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

August 09, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 09, 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

Careering with Constance

Careering with Constance

Release year: 1956

August 09, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 09, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Walk On The Wild Side by Nelson Algren

A Walk On The Wild Side

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A Walk in the Wild Side is a story that depicts the downtrodden prostitutes and bootleggers as well as the hustlers of Perdido Street in the French Quarter of 1930s New Orleans.

Comfort Me With Apples by Peter De Vries

Comfort Me With Apples

By:

An hilarious novel about teenage pretensions, adult delusions by Chick Swallow (New York Times)

Gift From The Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Gift From The Sea

By:

This beloved classic, graceful, lucid, and lyrical by Anne Morrow Lindbergh, shares her reflections on youth, age, love, marriage, peace, solitude, and contentment. She set them down during a workshop.

The Age Of Fighting Sail by C.S. Forester

The Age Of Fighting Sail

By:

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.

The Birth Of Britain by Winston S. Churchill

The Birth Of Britain

By:

The Birth of Britain is the opening volume of A History of the English Speaking Peoples by Winston Churchill, the four-volume book that has been immensely popular and easy to read.

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Who was the US President on August 09, 1956?

On August 09, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 09, 1956?

On August 09, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 09, 1956?

On August 09, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 9th?

August 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th 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 9th, such as:

  • 2018 - Yemeni civil war (2015): more than 60 people are injured and 43 are killed by an airstrike in which the saudi-led coalition attacked a bus that was parked at a dahyan market. the coalition called the strike a "legitimate war action" against houthis and accused them of using children as human shields.
  • 2017 - Six french soldiers were injured in a terror attack when a man drove a car into them at the levallois-perret barracks. three of them are seriously.
  • 2016 - Conflict between israel and palestine: israel accuses a un administrative manager that he was a hamas-linked operative working from gaza.

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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.

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