What happened on Friday September 14, 1956?

Here's what happened on September 14, 1956:

• First Prefrontal Lobotomy in Washington, D.C. On September 14, 1956, medical history was marked by a significant and controversial neurosurgical procedure: the first prefrontal lobotomy performed in Washington, D.C. This surgical intervention involved cutting connections in the brain's prefrontal cortex, which was at the time considered a treatment for various mental health conditions. The procedure, pioneered by neurologist Walter Freeman, was intended to alleviate severe psychiatric symptoms but was later widely criticized for its invasive nature and potential for causing significant cognitive and personality changes.

Events in 1956

September 14, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 14, 1956

Newspapers from Sep. 14, 1956

September 14, 1956 was a Friday and it was the 258th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 14, 1956 can also be written as 9/14/1956 in the US and as 14/9/1956 in UK and Europe.

September 14, 1956 in September 1956 calendar

Famous people born on September 14, 1956:

• Kostas Karamanlis

  Greek politician who served as the 181st Prime Minister of Greece, leading the country during a critical period of political and economic...

• Ray Wilkins

  Renowned English footballer and manager who had a distinguished career in professional soccer, known for his midfield skills and later...

• Paul Allott

  English sportscaster and cricketer.

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on September 14th

Famous people died on September 14, 1956:

• Frederick Steep

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on September 14th

September 14, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 14, 1956 was Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.

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

September 14, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 14, 1956 was Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week September 10th and September 16th.

1. Doris Day - Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera)
2. Anne Shelton - Lay Down Your Arms
3. Bill Haley & His Comets - Rockin' Through The Rye
4. Teenagers featuring Frankie Lymon - Why Do Fools Fall In Love
5. Tony Martin - Walk Hand In Hand

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 14th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 14, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 14, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 14, 1956 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 14, 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 September 14, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 04:00 pm and setting at 02:16 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 21, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Sep 20, 1956.

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Your place in the Universe on September 14, 1956

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Someone born on September 14, 1956 is:

68 years 8 months old,

or 824 months

or 3582 weeks and 5 days old,

or 25079 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 14, 1956?

There are 123 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday September 14th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 14, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on September 14, 1956.

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