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October 16, 1956 was the 290th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is October 16, 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 16, 1956, who was born and died on October 16, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 16, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Green Door by Jim Lowe), movies (e.g. The Brave One, directed by Irving Rapper), 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 16th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 16, 1956?
- October 16, 1956: What happened on that day?
- October 16, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 16, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 16, 1956?
- October 16, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 16, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
- October 16, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 16, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- October 16, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 16, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 16, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 16, 1956?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 16, 1956?
- Who was the Pope on October 16, 1956?
What day of the week was October 16, 1956?
October 16, 1956 was a Tuesday and it was the 290th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 16, 1956 can also be written as 10/16/1956 in the US and as 16/10/1956 in UK and Europe.
October 16, 1956: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 16, 1956:
- William j brennan jr becomes a us supreme court justice.
October 16, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th 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 16, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 16, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 16th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 16, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 16, 1956 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 16, 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 16, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 04:27 pm and setting at 04:59 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 16, 1956?
Famous people born on October 16, 1956:
- Princessa Jemison
First African-American woman to travel to space, serving as a mission specialist on the Space Shuttle Endeavour.
- Marin Alsop
American violinist and conductor.
- Meg Rosoff
American-born, london-based author.
- Rudra Mohammad Shahidullah
Bangladeshi poet, author, and playwright (b. 1956).
- John Chavis
American football coach and player.
- Rudra Shahidullah
Author and playwright of poetry in bangladesh (d. 1992).
- James Newman
Astronaut.
- Andy Kindler
Comedian.
- Roger Phegley
- Ratko Radovanović
- Anna Savva
- Rik Torfs
- Jaroslav Tůma
- Jim Youngs
- Holly Jackson
- Melissa Belote
- Jean-Claude Marcourt
Whose famous birthday is on October 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 16th:
![Hema Malini]()
Hema MaliniHema malini is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in romantic and dramatic films.
![Maidie Norman]()
Maidie NormanMaidie norman was an american actress known for her roles in films such as 'what ever happened to baby jane?' and 'the long, hot summer'.
![Tim Robbins]()
Tim RobbinsAmerican actor, screenwriter and director, a quirky character lead.
![Angela Lansbury]()
Angela LansburyBritish-american actress who rose to stardom in 1960s broadway musical "mame", then as jessica fletcher, a hit tv series called "murder she...
![Suzanne Somers]()
Suzanne SomersAmerican actress, who appears in films and television series as the dumb-blonde.
![Elsa Zylberstein]()
Elsa ZylbersteinFrench stage, tv and film actress, born to a polish jewish father (physicist), and a catholic mother.
![Linda Darnell]()
Linda DarnellAmerican actress.
![Corinna Harfouch]()
Corinna HarfouchGerman actress.
![David Zucker]()
David ZuckerAmerican film producer, director and screenwriter, as well as actor and screenwriter, was a prolific filmmaker who made and directed many...
![Max Bygraves]()
Max BygravesBritish cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.
October 16, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 67 years 6 months old,
or 810 months and 4 days old,
or 3522 weeks and 4 days old,
or 24658 days old,
if you were born on October 16, 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 16, 1956?
There are 179 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 16, 1956?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 16, 1956.
October 16, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 16, 1956:
- Jules Rimet
French soccer/football administrator, who served as the 3rd fifa president from 1921 to 54.
- John Southworth
- Carlo Fontana
What famous deaths happened on October 16th?
Famous deaths on October 16th:
![Deborah Kerr]()
Deborah KerrScottish-american actress, nominated six time for academy award in leading roles, including "from here to eternity,"" "beloved infidel,","...
![Peggy Ann Garner]()
Peggy Ann GarnerActress (ford theater), died at 53 from cancer.
![Roy Dotrice]()
Roy DotriceChannel islands, guernsey -- actor (wizard).
![Audra Lindley]()
Audra LindleyAmerican actress (d. 1997).
![Shirley Booth]()
Shirley BoothActress hazel dies at 85 from natural causes.
![John Dunsworth]()
John DunsworthCanadian actor and comedian (d. 2017).
![Dan Dailey]()
Dan DaileyAmerican actor, singer, dancer, and director (b. 1913).
![Rick Jason]()
Rick JasonAmerican actor (b. 1923).
![Jean Shepherd]()
Jean ShepherdMulti-media comedian and writer from america.
![Ed Lauter]()
Ed LauterLong beach, new york -- actor.
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October 16, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on October 16, 1956:
- World Food Day [FAO]
October 16, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 16, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 15th and October 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 16, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 1956 was The Green Door by Jim Lowe, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.
October 16, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 16, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 15th and October 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Jim Lowe - The Green Door
- Doris Day - Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)
October 16, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 16, 1956 was A Woman In Love by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.
October 16, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 16, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 15th and October 21st. 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 16, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 16, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Brave One
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Irving Rapper
Starring: Michel Ray, Rodolfo Hoyos Jr., Elsa Cárdenas, Carlos Navarro
The Opposite Sex
Release year: 1956
Directed by: David Miller
Starring: June Allyson, Joan Collins, Dolores Gray, Ann Sheridan
The Girl He Left Behind
Release year: 1956
Directed by: David Butler
Starring: Tab Hunter, Natalie Wood, Jessie Royce Landis, Jim Backus
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
October 16, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 16, 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 16, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 16, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
Beyond The Black Stump
By: Nevil Shute
Nevil Shute's romance novel, "The Deepest Darkest Wilds of the Austrailan Outback", is set in the sun-baked setting of Austrailan's Austrailan outback. It is a story about a love that is tested by differences between two young men's homes.
King Of Paris
By: Guy Endore
"He was one those men who lived 10 lives, while the rest of us only live one." This is how the author began his biographical novel. Alexandre Dumas.
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 16, 1956?
On October 16, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 16, 1956?
On October 16, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 16, 1956?
On October 16, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about October 16th?
October 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:
- 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). the united states africa command, (africom), says that 60 al-shabaab militants were killed in an airstrike near harardhere, central somalia.
- 2017 - War in somalia: 14 oct 2017 mogadishu bombings - somalis march to protest the presence of al shabaab, who is believed to have been responsible for the recent bombing attack. (bbc).battle of kirkuk 2017: iraqi government forces have seized key infrastructures outside of the disputed city of kirkuk, which was held by kurdish fighters. (bbc) the government of iraq continues to push against kurdish forces, as concerns over oil supplies from iraq have pushed crude oil prices higher.
- 2016 - Turkey-isil conflict : three police officers are killed and at least nine others are injured in a suicide bomber attack on a safehouse belonging to isil.
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.
