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Wednesday October 10, 1956: on this day
October 10, 1956 was the 284th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is October 10, 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 October 10, 1956, who was born and died on October 10, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 10, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day), movies (e.g. Written on the Wind, directed by Douglas Sirk), TV series (e.g. The Other Man) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 10th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 10, 1956?
- October 10, 1956: What happened on that day?
- October 10, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 10, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 10, 1956?
- October 10, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 10, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
- October 10, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 10, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- October 10, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 10, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 10, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 10, 1956?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 10, 1956?
- Who was the Pope on October 10, 1956?
What day of the week was October 10, 1956?
October 10, 1956 was a Wednesday and it was the 284th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 10, 1956 can also be written as 10/10/1956 in the US and as 10/10/1956 in UK and Europe.
October 10, 1956: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 10, 1956:
- Fazal mahmood takes 13-114 for match vs. aus, karachi
October 10, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 10th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 10, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 10, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 10th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 10, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 10, 1956 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 10, 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 October 10, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 01:17 pm and setting at 11:10 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 20, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Oct 19, 1956.
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Who was born on October 10, 1956?
Famous people born on October 10, 1956:
![Fiona Fullerton]()
Fiona FullertonNigerian-english singer and actress.
- Amanda Burton
Northern irish actress and producer.
- David Hempleman-Adams
English adventurer and businessman.
- Taur Matan Ruak
East timorese politician, 3rd president of east timor.
- Melissa Belote
100m/200m swimmer (1972 olympics - 3 gold medals).
- Mark Gordon
American producer and director.
- Paul Sturrock
- Květa Jeriová
- Pasquale D'Alessandro
- Raúl Gorriti
- Maritza Pineda
Whose famous birthday is on October 10th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 10th:
![Chiaki Kuriyama]()
Chiaki KuriyamaChiaki kuriyama is a japanese singer and actress known for her role as gogo yubari in the movie kill bill: volume 1..
![Donald Sinden]()
Donald SindenDonald sinden was a british actor known for his work in theater, film, and television, including roles in popular british tv series and...
![Charles Dance]()
Charles DanceEnglish actor, director, and screenwriter.
![Harold Pinter]()
Harold PinterBritish playwright, screenwriter, and poet.
![Peter Coyote]()
Peter CoyoteAmerican actor, director, and screenwriter.
![Ludmilla Tchérina]()
Ludmilla TchérinaFrench actress and choreographer, ballerina (d. 2004).
![Martin Kemp]()
Martin KempBritish actor and musician, spandau ballet's bass player is british.
![Anita Mui]()
Anita MuiHong Kong singer and actress, known as the 'Madonna of Asia.
![Aimee Teegarden]()
Aimee TeegardenAmerican actress and producer.
![Helen Hayes]()
Helen HayesAmerican actress, who started on stage at age five.
October 10, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 67 years 6 months old,
or 810 months and 15 days old,
or 3524 weeks and 1 day old,
or 24669 days old,
if you were born on October 10, 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 October 10, 1956?
There are 168 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 10th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 10, 1956?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 10, 1956.
October 10, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 10, 1956:
- Sante Zennaro
What famous deaths happened on October 10th?
Famous deaths on October 10th:
![Christopher Reeve]()
Christopher ReeveAmerican actor, stage, film, and tv.
![Yul Brynner]()
Yul BrynnerRussian-american actor.
![Joan Sutherland]()
Joan SutherlandAn australian singer and a prominent 20th-century coloratura operatic soprano, "las stupenda.
![Redd Foxx]()
Redd FoxxAmerican comedian and actor.
![Alex Karras]()
Alex KarrasAmerican football player, wrestler, and actor (d. 2012).
![Teresa Graves]()
Teresa GravesAmerican singer and actress (born 1948).
![Solomon Burke]()
Solomon BurkeAmerican singer-songwriter (d.2010).
![Eddie Cantor]()
Eddie CantorAmerican comedian and singer who was a star on stage, radio, tv, and movies.
![Édith Piaf]()
Édith PiafFrench singer and chanteuse, with tragic private life.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 10th
October 10, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on October 10, 1956:
- World Mental Health Day [WHO]
October 10, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 10, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 8th and October 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 10, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 10, 1956 was Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.
October 10, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 10, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 8th and October 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Doris Day - Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)
- Jim Lowe - The Green Door
October 10, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 10, 1956 was A Woman In Love by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.
October 10, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 10, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 8th and October 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Frankie Laine - A Woman In Love
- Anne Shelton - Lay Down Your Arms
- Elvis Presley - Hound Dog
- Doris Day - Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera)
- Freddie Bell & The Bellboys - Giddy-Up-A-Ding-Dong
October 10, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 10, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Written on the Wind
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Douglas Sirk
Starring: Rock Hudson, Lauren Bacall, Robert Stack, Dorothy Malone
Country: United States of America
Julie
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Andrew L. Stone
Starring: Doris Day, Louis Jourdan, Barry Sullivan, Frank Lovejoy
Jungle Hell
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Norman A. Cerf
Starring: Sabu, K.T. Stevens, David Bruce, George E. Stone
Giant
Release year: 1956
Directed by: George Stevens
Starring: Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, James Dean, Carroll Baker
Country: United States of America
Between Heaven and Hell
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Richard Fleischer
Starring: Robert Wagner, Terry Moore, Broderick Crawford, Buddy Ebsen
October 10, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 10, 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:
The Other Man
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Richard Eyre
The Adventures of Hiram Holliday
Release year: 1956
Starring: Wally Cox, Ainslie Pryor
Country: United States of America
David Copperfield
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Delbert Mann
Bouquet de joie
Release year: 1956
Noah's Ark
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Diane Paloma Eskenazi
October 10, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 10, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Mandarins
By: Simone de Beauvoir
"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.
A Single Pebble
By: John Hersey
An American engineer sends his young son to China to check the Yangtze River. He travels through the river's canyons looking for dam sites.
How To Live 365 Days A Year
By: John A. Schindler
How to Live 365 days a Year is a classic self-help book that has sold over 1 million copies. It has been translated into 13 different languages.
Arthritis And Common Sense
By: Dale Alexander
The best-selling, one-million-copy bestseller on arthritis, Medical Self-Help/Health Arthritis, and Common Sense is now available in paperback! These pages will provide the information that arthritis sufferers need to know.
A Thing Of Beauty
By: A.J. Cronin
A. J. Cronin, in his classic novel THE CITADEL wrote about a dedicated physician; THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM tells the compelling tale of a man who is devoted to medicine.
Who was the US President on October 10, 1956?
On October 10, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 10, 1956?
On October 10, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 10, 1956?
On October 10, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about October 10th?
October 10th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 10th day of the month of October. 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 October 10th, such as:
- 2018 - A bus travelling from nairobi, kenya to kisumu crashes into a tree and causes the deaths of at least 51 people.
- 2017 - 2017 north korea crisis: a south korean lawmaker asserts that north korean hackers stole classified military records detailing joint operations between south korean and united states forces in case of war with north korea in 2016.
- 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a suicide bomber kills at most 14 people, mostly police officers in lashkargah in helmand province as taliban insurgents advance on the afghan city. (reuters) a gunman shoots down 14 people at a shiite shrine in kabul, on a holy day.
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 October 1956?
October 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
