Wednesday February 15, 1956: on this day

February 15, 1956 was the 46th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is February 15, 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 February 15, 1956, who was born and died on February 15, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 15, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Great Pretender by The Platters), movies (e.g. Jumping for Joy, directed by John Paddy Carstairs), TV series (e.g. Heidi) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 15th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 15, 1956?


February 15, 1956 was a Wednesday and it was the 46th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 15, 1956 can also be written as 2/15/1956 in the US and as 15/2/1956 in UK and Europe.

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February 15, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 15, 1956:

  • Urho kekkonen is appointed president of finland.
  • Pittsburgh pirates and kansas city athletics cancel an exhibition game in birmingham, alabama, because of local ordinance barring blacks from playing against whites.

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February 15, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 15th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 15, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 15, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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February 15, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 15, 1956 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 15, 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 February 15, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 08:15 am and setting at 10:46 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 27, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Feb 26, 1956.

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Who was born on February 15, 1956?


Famous people born on February 15, 1956:

  • Ann Westin

    Swedish comedian.

  • Desmond Haynes

    Barbadian cricketer and coach.

  • Hitoshi Ogawa

    Japanese race car driver (b. 1956).

  • Hilda Beatriz "Hildita" Guevara

    Cuba -- daughter of che guevara.

  • Hilda Guevara Gadea

    Ernesto "che", guevara's first child, born to his union with hilda gadea peruvian economic economist.

  • Olga Merediz
  • Radomir Savić
  • Lars Tunbjörk
  • Syogo Utsunomiya
  • Nikolaj Levnikov
  • Mushtaq Ahmed
  • Joe Whelton
  • Nils Landgren
  • Hervé Guilleux
  • Carmelo Lo Monte
  • Joy Mangano

Whose famous birthday is on February 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 15th:

  • Jane Seymour
    Jane Seymour

    English-american actress, producer, and jewelry designer.

  • Chris Farley
    Chris Farley

    American comedian who died after consuming booze, cocaine, and heroin in his chicago condo 12/18/1997.

  • Milo Djukanovic
    Milo Djukanovic

    Milo djukanovic is a montenegrin politician who has served as the president and prime minister of montenegro.

  • Meera Jasmine
    Meera Jasmine

    Meera jasmine is an indian actress known for her work in malayalam, tamil, and telugu films.

  • Claire Bloom
    Claire Bloom

    Claire bloom is an english actress known for her work in film, television, and stage, including roles in classics such as the king's speech...

  • Rachida Brakni
    Rachida Brakni

    French actress of algerian descent.

  • Marisa Berenson
    Marisa Berenson

    American fashion model with a mysterious, but somewhat empty beauty.

  • Harvey Korman
    Harvey Korman

    American comedian and actor, who has performed on tv commercials and stage.

  • Cesar Romero
    Cesar Romero

    Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

  • Sarah Wynter
    Sarah Wynter

    Australian actress.

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February 15, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 68 years 1 month old,

or 817 months and 13 days old,

or 3554 weeks and 1 day old,

or 24879 days old,

if you were born on February 15, 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 February 15, 1956?

There are 324 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 15th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 15, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 15, 1956.

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February 15, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 15, 1956:

  • Vincent de Moro-Giafferi

    French lawyer and politician (b. 1878).

  • Antonio Mantiero
  • Umberto Zamboni

What famous deaths happened on February 15th?

Famous deaths on February 15th:

  • Raquel Welch
    Raquel Welch

    American actress with beautiful body (37-22-36), that graced the covers of 92 european magazines and 16 american magazines in 1966.

  • Wally Cox
    Wally Cox

    American comedian and actor.

  • Ethel Merman
    Ethel Merman

    American actress and singer, known as first lady of musical comedy.

  • George Gaynes
    George Gaynes

    Helsinki, finland -- actor (henry punky brewster).

  • Tommy Rettig
    Tommy Rettig

    Actor (lassie), / computer programmer (clipper), died at 54.

  • Christopher Malcolm
    Christopher Malcolm

    Scottish-canadian actor, director, and producer (b. 1946).

  • Richard Feynman

    Richard Feynman was an American physicist known for his work in quantum mechanics and quantum electrodynamics.

  • Journe Feynman

    Journe Feynman was an American theoretical physicist who made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics.

  • Castin Feynman

    Castin Feynman was an American physicist who made significant contributions to the development of quantum mechanics and quantum...

  • Shadie Habash

    Award-winning director known for their impactful documentaries.

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February 15, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 15, 1956:

  • John Frum Day in Vanuatu [1]
  • Gummy Bear Day in United States
  • National Day in Serbia
  • Lupercalia
  • Candlemas in Russia and other Eastern Orthodox countries
  • Blessed Claude de la ColombiFre
  • Flag Day in Canada

Saints celebrated on February 15, 1956:

  • Saint Siegfried of Sweden
  • Saints Faustin and Jovita
  • Saint Georgia
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February 15, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 15, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 13th and February 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 15, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 15, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

February 15, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 15, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 13th and February 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Great Pretender
  2. - Dungaree Doll

February 15, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 15, 1956 was Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.

February 15, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 15, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 13th and February 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Sixteen Tons
  2. - Memories Are Made Of This
  3. - (Love Is) The Tender Trap
  4. - Zambesi
  5. - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett

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February 15, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 15, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Jumping for Joy

Jumping for Joy

Release year: 1956

Directed by: John Paddy Carstairs

Starring: Frankie Howerd, Stanley Holloway, A.E. Matthews, Tony Wright

Meet Me in Las Vegas

Meet Me in Las Vegas

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Roy Rowland

Starring: Dan Dailey, Cyd Charisse, Agnes Moorehead, Lili Darvas

Carousel

Carousel

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Henry King

Starring: Gordon MacRae, Shirley Jones, Cameron Mitchell, Barbara Ruick

Country: United States of America

Des gens sans importance

Des gens sans importance

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Henri Verneuil

Starring: Jean Gabin, Françoise Arnoul, Pierre Mondy, Yvette Etiévant

Private's Progress

Private's Progress

Release year: 1956

Directed by: John Boulting

Starring: Ian Carmichael, Ronald Adam, Henry B. Longhurst, Peter Jones

February 15, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 15, 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:

Heidi

Heidi

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Daniel Ray

Perspective

Perspective

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Jason Drakeford

Here and Now

Here and Now

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Fabien Constant

Dr. Hudson's Secret Journal

Dr. Hudson's Secret Journal

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Harry R. Sherman

The Adventures of Long John Silver

The Adventures of Long John Silver

Release year: 1955

Directed by: *

February 15, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 15, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Island In The Sun by Alec Waugh

Island In The Sun

By:

This was first published in 1957. It tells about Santa Marta, a subtropical paradise.

Love Or Perish by Smiley Blanton

Love Or Perish

By:

Love or Perish [Paperback] [May 26, 2012.] Blanton, Smiley

The Search For Bridey Murphy by Morey Bernstein

The Search For Bridey Murphy

By:

This classic was first published in 1956 and is still relevant to today's New Age audience. It is well documented that Bridey Murphy, an Irish woman who spoke to a hypnotized patient through her Irish accent, was a true story.

The Tontine by Thomas B. Costain

The Tontine

By:

The Tontine

The Edge Of The Sea by Rachel Carson

The Edge Of The Sea

By:

"The edge is both a beautiful and strange place. The Edge of the Sea is a book that can be enjoyed for both pleasure and as a guide to practical identification.

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Who was the US President on February 15, 1956?

On February 15, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 15, 1956?

On February 15, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 15, 1956?

On February 15, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about February 15th?

February 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of February. 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 February 15th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 kaduna state massacre - gunmen killed 66 people in nigeria's kaduna state, with 34 of them being women or children. this attack occurred one day before the election, which was delayed by another week.
  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: according to the united nations, more than 10,000 afghan civilians were wounded or killed in 2017 in war in afghanistan.
  • 2017 - Conflict in north-west pakistan: at least seven people are killed in two bombings in pakistan. five people are killed by a suicide bomber at the mohmand agency tribal administrative headquarters, while two others are injured at peshawar's hospital. jamaat-ul ahrar claimed responsibility for the initial attack.

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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 February 1956?

February 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.

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