What happened on Sunday August 12, 1956?

Here's what happened on August 12, 1956:

• Romanian Greek-Catholic Church Protest Against Communist Regime Approximately 5,000 members of the banned Romanian Greek-Catholic Church staged a significant protest outside Cluj-Napoca Piarists' Church, demonstrating the church's resilience against Communist suppression. Fr. Vasile Chindriș delivered a bold sermon criticizing the Communist leadership. In response, authorities arrested all priests involved in the protest, showcasing the regime's harsh response to religious dissent.
• Hurricane Betsy Strikes Puerto Rico Hurricane Betsy made a significant landfall in Puerto Rico, marking the first Atlantic hurricane to hit the island in 24 years. The storm caused extensive damage in multiple municipalities including Aibonito, Comerío, Jayuya, and Yabucoa, with particularly severe destruction in Yabucoa. The hurricane resulted in sixteen fatalities, highlighting its destructive power and devastating impact on the local population.
• William Shatner's First Marriage Canadian actor William Shatner, later famous for his role in Star Trek, married Gloria Brink in a personal milestone that predates his iconic television career.
• Marlene Bauer Hagge Wins LPGA World Golf Championship Professional golfer Marlene Bauer Hagge secured victory in the LPGA World Golf Championship, marking a significant achievement in women's professional golf during the mid-1950s.
• KOTI TV Channel Begins Broadcasting KOTI TV channel 2, located in Klamath Falls, Oregon, commenced broadcasting as an NBC/CBS affiliate, expanding media coverage in the region.

Events in 1956

August 12, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 12, 1956

Newspapers from Aug. 12, 1956

August 12, 1956 was a Sunday and it was the 225th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 12, 1956 can also be written as 8/12/1956 in the US and as 12/8/1956 in UK and Europe.

August 12, 1956 in August 1956 calendar

Famous people died on August 12, 1956:

• Attilio Cerruti
• Beniamino De Ritis

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on August 12th

August 12, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 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.

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

August 12, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 12, 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.

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 12th 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 12, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 12, 1956 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 12, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 01:11 pm and setting at 11:21 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 12, 1956

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Someone born on August 12, 1956 is:

68 years 9 months old,

or 825 months and 11 days old,

or 3588 weeks and 5 days old,

or 25121 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 12, 1956?

There are 81 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 12, 1956.

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