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Saturday October 13, 1956: on this day
October 13, 1956 was the 287th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is October 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 October 13, 1956, who was born and died on October 13, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 13, 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 13th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 13, 1956?
- October 13, 1956: What happened on that day?
- October 13, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 13, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 13, 1956?
- October 13, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 13, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
- October 13, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 13, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- October 13, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 13, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 13, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 13, 1956?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 13, 1956?
- Who was the Pope on October 13, 1956?
What day of the week was October 13, 1956?
October 13, 1956 was a Saturday and it was the 287th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 13, 1956 can also be written as 10/13/1956 in the US and as 13/10/1956 in UK and Europe.
October 13, 1956: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 13, 1956:
- Wagm tv channel 8 in presque isle, me (cbs / nbc / abc) begins
October 13, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 13th 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 13, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 13, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 13th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 13, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 13, 1956 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 13, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 03:03 pm and setting at 02:01 am.
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 13, 1956?
Famous people born on October 13, 1956:
- Chris Carter
American executive producer and creator of the tv series "x-files," the first broadcast took place in vancouver, b.c.
- Joseph Toal
Scottish religious figure.
- Sinan Sakić
Serbian pop-folk singer (b. 1956).
- Melvyn Tan
Singaporean-english pianist.
- Don Paige
American runner.
- Frank Dunn
American artist.
- Luigino Vascon
- Danny Pieters
- Oliviero Diliberto
- Andreas Langer
Whose famous birthday is on October 13th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 13th:
![Sacha Baron Cohen]()
Sacha Baron CohenSacha baron cohen is an english comedian known for his satirical and controversial characters such as ali g, borat, and bruno.
![Margaret Thatcher]()
Margaret ThatcherBritish politician who was the first female prime minister in the united kingdom.
![Kelly Preston]()
Kelly PrestonKelly preston was an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as jerry maguire and twins.
![Kate Walsh]()
Kate WalshKate walsh is an american actress best known for her role as dr.
![Lenny Bruce]()
Lenny BruceAmerican comedian who was known for his satirical and controversial topics.
![Jerry Jones]()
Jerry JonesAmerican football player and owner of the dallas cowboys.
![Pamela Tiffin]()
Pamela TiffinAmerican actress.
![Robert Walker]()
Robert WalkerAmerican actor who made his film debut in 1943's "bataan", followed by "since you went away" and "thirty seconds over tokyo" 1944.
![Philippe Torreton]()
Philippe TorretonPhilippe torreton is a french actor known for his roles in popular french films and theater productions.
![John Lone]()
John LoneHong kong-american actor.
October 13, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 67 years 6 months old,
or 810 months and 6 days old,
or 3522 weeks and 6 days old,
or 24660 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 13, 1956?
There are 177 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 13th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 13, 1956?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 13, 1956.
October 13, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 13, 1956:
- Cahit Sıtkı Tarancı
Turkish poet and author (d. 1956).
- Léon Thiébaut
- Madeleine Danielou
What famous deaths happened on October 13th?
Famous deaths on October 13th:
![Kishore Kumar]()
Kishore KumarIndian singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and director (b. 1929).
![Jean Peters]()
Jean PetersAmerican actress.
![Gary Collins]()
Gary CollinsAmerican television host and actor.
![Bea Benaderet]()
Bea BenaderetBea Benaderet was a talented actress best known for her voice work in 'The Flintstones' and 'The Beverly Hillbillies'.
![Barbara Kent]()
Barbara KentCanadian-born american actress (b. 1907).
![Henry Irving]()
Henry IrvingEnglish actor and manager (b. 1838).
![Nils Asther]()
Nils AstherActor (son of lassie, wild orchids), died at 84.
![Donald Houston]()
Donald HoustonActor (battle hell and study in terror), died at 67.
- Hershey Chocolates
Founder of the Hershey Chocolate Company, known for popularizing milk chocolate in the US.
- Bhumibol Adulyadej
Bhumibol Adulyadej was the King of Thailand and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.
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October 13, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 13, 1956:
- RC Saints - translation (1163) of Saint Edward the Confessor; memorial of Saint Gerald of Aurillac
- Roman festivals - Fontanalia: festival dedicated to Fontus
- French Republican Calendar - POche (Peach) Day, twenty-second day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Also see October 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- John Peel Day - A day celebrating the life and influence of the late John Peel.
Observances on October 13, 1956:
- International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
October 13, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 13, 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 13, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 13, 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 13, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 13, 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 13, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 13, 1956 was A Woman In Love by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week October 8th and October 14th.
October 13, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 13, 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 13, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 13, 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 13, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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 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 13, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 13, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
Guestward Ho!
By: Patrick Dennis and Barbara Hooton
Guestward Ho! Barbara Hooton tells Patrick Dennis, author of Auntie Mame! This is the story of Barbara's sometimes hilarious transition from New Mexico socialite to upscale dude rancher.
The Unicorn And Other Poems
By: Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Gift from the Sea is a collection poems by the author that provides enduring meditations on loss, love, beauty, time, and the sweeps of time. 15,000 copies first printing.
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.
Who was the US President on October 13, 1956?
On October 13, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 13, 1956?
On October 13, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 13, 1956?
On October 13, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about October 13th?
October 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:
- 2018 - War in afghanistan: an explosively rigged motorcycle is set on fire at an election rally in northeastern afghanistan. at least 14 people were killed, including civilians.
- 2017 - Human rights in the philippines: a group representing civil society organizations in the philippines demanded that apple inc. delete from its app store all games it claimed violated the guidelines of the tech company and promoted violence and murders which are commonplace in the philippine drug war.
- 2016 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present). the u.s. military launches tomahawk cruise missiles from the uss nitze in direct response to houthi-controlled radar stations in yemen. this follows two incidents in which missiles were fired at united states navy vessels in red sea. (reuters),
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.
