What happened on Monday August 13, 1956?

Here's what happened on August 13, 1956:

• 1956 Democratic National Convention Nominates Stevenson and Kefauver The Democratic National Convention was held in Chicago from August 13 to August 17, 1956. During this pivotal political gathering, the party nominated Adlai E. Stevenson for president and Estes Kefauver for vice president. This convention was a significant moment in the 1956 United States presidential election campaign, where the Democratic Party selected its candidates to challenge the incumbent Republican President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
• WBIR-TV Channel 10 Begins Broadcasting in Knoxville WBIR-TV, a CBS affiliate television station located in Knoxville, Tennessee, commenced its broadcasting operations on August 13, 1956. This marked an important milestone in the local media landscape of East Tennessee, expanding television coverage and entertainment options for residents in the region.

Events in 1956

August 13, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 13, 1956

Newspapers from Aug. 13, 1956

August 13, 1956 was a Monday and it was the 226th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 13, 1956 can also be written as 8/13/1956 in the US and as 13/8/1956 in UK and Europe.

August 13, 1956 in August 1956 calendar

Famous people born on August 13, 1956:

• Koffi Olomidé

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• Bruno Giordano
• Massimo Wertmüller

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on August 13th

Famous people died on August 13, 1956:

• Jakub Kolas
• Mabel Grouitch

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on August 13th

August 13, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 13, 1956 was Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

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

August 13, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 13, 1956 was Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

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 13th 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 13, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 13, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 13, 1956 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 13, 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 13, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 02:12 pm and setting at 12:02 am.

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 13, 1956

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Someone born on August 13, 1956 is:

68 years 8 months old,

or 824 months and 20 days old,

or 3585 weeks and 5 days old,

or 25100 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 13, 1956?

There are 102 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 13, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 13, 1956.

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