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August 13, 1956 was the 226th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.
Is August 13, 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 13, 1956, who was born and died on August 13, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 13, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day), movies (e.g. War and Peace, directed by King Vidor), TV series (e.g. The Black Tulip) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 13th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 13, 1956?
- August 13, 1956: What happened on that day?
- August 13, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 13, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 13, 1956?
- August 13, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 13, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
- August 13, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 13, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- August 13, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 13, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 13, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 13, 1956?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 13, 1956?
- Who was the Pope on August 13, 1956?
What day of the week was August 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: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 13, 1956:
- Wbir tv channel 10 in knoxville, tn (cbs) begins broadcasting
August 13, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 13th 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 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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 13th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 13, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
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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Who was born on August 13, 1956?
Famous people born on August 13, 1956:
- Koffi Olomidé
Koffi olomidé is a congolese musician known for his influential role in the soukous music genre.
- Rohinton Fali Nariman
Judge of the supreme court of india.
- Marian Woronin
- Bruno Giordano
- Massimo Wertmüller
- Massimo Federici
Whose famous birthday is on August 13th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 13th:
![Moritz Bleibtreu]()
Moritz BleibtreuGerman actor known for his roles in movies like 'Run Lola Run' and 'The Baader Meinhof Complex'.
![Heike Makatsch]()
Heike MakatschHeike makatsch is a german actress known for her roles in love actually and resident evil.
![Sebastian Stan]()
Sebastian StanSebastian stan is a romanian-american actor known for his role as bucky barnes/winter soldier in the marvel cinematic universe.
![Dan Fogelberg]()
Dan FogelbergAmerican singer-songwriter with a sweet voice and sweet face.
![Robert Ryan]()
Robert RyanAmerican bullfighter.
![John Slattery]()
John SlatteryAmerican actor and director.
![Paul Greengrass]()
Paul GreengrassEnglish screenwriter and director.
![Neville Brand]()
Neville BrandAmerican actor (d. 1992).
![Madhur Jaffrey]()
Madhur JaffreyAuthor of cookbooks / actress (shakespeare wallah).
![Debi Mazar]()
Debi MazarDebi mazar is an american actress known for her roles in 'goodfellas' and 'entourage'.
August 13, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 67 years 8 months old,
or 812 months and 10 days old,
or 3532 weeks and 1 day old,
or 24725 days old,
if you were born on August 13, 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 13, 1956?
There are 112 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 13th 2024.
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.
August 13, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 13, 1956:
- Jakub Kolas
- Mabel Grouitch
What famous deaths happened on August 13th?
Famous deaths on August 13th:
![Nino Ferrer]()
Nino FerrerPop music songwriter and singer from italy.
![Julia Child]()
Julia ChildAmerican chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.
![Helen Mack]()
Helen MackAmerican singer and actress (d. 1986).
![Kenny Baker]()
Kenny BakerEnglish actor and musician (b. 1934).
![Jane Darwell]()
Jane DarwellActress (girls in prison), dies at 87 from a heart attack.
![Marion Martin]()
Marion MartinActress (dakota lil queen of burlesque), is killed at 67.
![Elaine Hammerstein]()
Elaine HammersteinAmerican actress (born 1897).
- Flornce Nightingale
Pioneering nurse known for her work during the Crimean War.
- Estellar Delacroix
Estellar Delacroix was a French Romantic painter known for his dramatic and colorful historical paintings.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 13th
August 13, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 13, 1956:
- International Lefthanders Day
- St. Wigbert
- RC saints - Pontianus and Hippolytus, Radegunde (help against the pox), Cassianus of Imola (patron of shorthand-writers)
- In Brasil, Friday 13 August (agosto) is considered to be especially filled with sorrow (desgosto)
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 6 saints: St. Hippolytus
- St. Cassian
- St. John Berchmans
- St. John Bosco
- St. Radegund
- Roman festivals - Vertumnalias in honor of Vertumnus, and also Diana, on the Aventine hill
August 13, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 13, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 13th and August 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
August 13, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 13, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- 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.
August 13, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 13, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 13th and August 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Doris Day - Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera)
- Teenagers featuring Frankie Lymon - Why Do Fools Fall In Love
- Tony Martin - Walk Hand In Hand
- Teresa Brewer - Sweet Old-Fashioned Girl
- Elvis Presley - Heartbreak Hotel
August 13, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 13, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
War and Peace
Release year: 1956
Directed by: King Vidor
Starring: Audrey Hepburn, Henry Fonda, Mel Ferrer, Vittorio Gassman
Country: United States of America
The Burning Hills
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Stuart Heisler
Starring: Tab Hunter, Natalie Wood, Skip Homeier, Eduard Franz
These Wilder Years
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Roy Rowland
Starring: James Cagney, Barbara Stanwyck, Walter Pidgeon, Betty Lou Keim
Child in the House
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Cy Endfield
Starring: Phyllis Calvert, Eric Portman, Stanley Baker, Mandy Miller
Away All Boats
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Joseph Pevney
Starring: Jeff Chandler, George Nader, Lex Barker, Julie Adams
August 13, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 13, 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 Black Tulip
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Orchard
Man Against Crime
Release year: 1956
Opportunity Knocks
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Donald Petrie
Adventure Theater
Release year: 1956
Panorama
Release year: 1956
August 13, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 13, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Birth Of Britain
By: Winston S. Churchill
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.
The Last Hurrah
By: Edwin O'Connor
Inspired by James M. Curley's career, O'Connor's 1956 account on big-city politics portrays O'Connor's Irish-American political boss, a demagogue, and rogue, but he deeply understands his constituents.
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.
Profiles In Courage
By: John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy's Profiles in Courage was written in 1955 by the junior senator of Massachusetts. It served as a clear call to all Americans.
Who was the US President on August 13, 1956?
On August 13, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 13, 1956?
On August 13, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 13, 1956?
On August 13, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 13th?
August 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:
- 2018 - In afghanistan, war: more than 100 afghan soldiers, police officers, 13 civilians, and hundreds of taliban are killed in the ongoing offensive in ghazni. (bbc). the taliban seize camp chenaya in afghanistan, an afghan army base located in ghormach district of faryab province.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: two u.s. military personnel are killed in combat operations in northern iraq and five others are injured.
- 2016 - Yemeni civil war (2015): a bombing attack on a school in northern yemen has resulted in the deaths of at least 10 children and 28 injuries. houthi rebels claim that the saudi arabia-led coalition is responsible.
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.
