Thursday October 18, 1956: on this day

October 18, 1956 was the 292nd day of the year 1956, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 18, 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 18, 1956, who was born and died on October 18, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 18, 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 18th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 18, 1956?


October 18, 1956 was a Thursday and it was the 292nd day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 18, 1956 can also be written as 10/18/1956 in the US and as 18/10/1956 in UK and Europe.

October 18, 1956 in October 1956 calendar

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October 18, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 18th 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 18, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 18, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on October 18th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 18, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 18, 1956 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 18, 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 18, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:25 pm and setting at 07:04 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 18, 1956?


Famous people born on October 18, 1956:

  • Martina Navratilova

    Czechoslovakian-american tennis champion, outstanding with 167 titles, including nine wimbledon singles.

  • Isabelle Autissier

    French professional sailor, winner of the 1994-1995 gold (solo race); 1994-1995 boc challenge (dismasted in leg 2, boat lost withew), and...

  • Jim Talent

    Former U.S.

  • Craig Bartlett

    American animator, producer, screenwriter, and voice actor.

  • Alkistis Protopsalti

    Egyptian-greek singer.

  • Luc Lang
  • Cindy O'Callaghan
  • Alan Willey
  • Payao Poontarat
  • Enrica Biscossi
  • Lucy Ellmann
  • Gianni Giovannelli
  • Donnie Hamzik
  • Lamine N'Diaye
  • Claudio Raúl Lozano

Whose famous birthday is on October 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 18th:

  • Zac Efron
    Zac Efron

    American entertainer and actor.

  • Jean-Claude Van Damme
    Jean-Claude Van Damme

    Belgian-american actor who worked briefly in european commercials before moving to hollywood in 1982.

  • Mike Ditka
    Mike Ditka

    Mike ditka is a former american football player, coach, and television commentator, best known for his time as the head coach of the chicago...

  • Freida Pinto
    Freida Pinto

    Freida pinto is an indian model and actress known for her breakout role in the film slumdog millionaire.

  • Michael McKean
    Michael McKean

    Michael mckean is an american actor, comedian, and musician known for his roles in this is spinal tap, laverne & shirley, and better call...

  • Norm MacDonald
    Norm MacDonald

    Norm macdonald is a canadian comedian and actor known for his work on saturday night live and his dry, deadpan delivery.

  • Erin Moran
    Erin Moran

    Erin moran was an american actress best known for her role as joanie cunningham on the sitcom happy days.

  • Milo Yiannopoulos
    Milo Yiannopoulos

    Milo yiannopoulos is a british political commentator and public speaker known for his controversial views on feminism, political...

  • Jacques Higelin
    Jacques Higelin

    French musician and singer of pop.

  • Melina Mercouri
    Melina Mercouri

    Greek actress, singer, and politician, 9th greek minister of culture (d. 1994).

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October 18, 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 18, 1956.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 18, 1956?

There are 177 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 18, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 18, 1956.

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October 18, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 18, 1956:

  • Yoshio Markino

    Japanese painter and author (b. 1869).

  • Josef Blum
  • Fernand Desrousseaux

What famous deaths happened on October 18th?

Famous deaths on October 18th:

  • Sylvia Kristel
    Sylvia Kristel

    Dutch actress, famous for her role in the 1970s erotic film "emanuelle" (and its sequels).

  • Julie London
    Julie London

    American actress and breathy blues singer.

  • Gwen Verdon
    Gwen Verdon

    American dancer and tony-award winner, she took lessons from age two to strengthen her legs.

  • Tsuru Aoki
    Tsuru Aoki

    American actress born in japan (born 1892).

  • Henry Travers
    Henry Travers

    Actor (bells of st mary high sierra), dies at the age of 91.

  • Thos Alva Edison

    Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.

  • Thomos Edison

    Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.

  • Elizabeth Arden

    Canadian-american entrepreneur who owns beauty salons, spas, and sells cosmetic products.

  • Primus Babbage

    Primus Babbage was an English mathematician, philosopher, inventor, and mechanical engineer who is best known for originating the concept of...

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October 18, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 18, 1956:

  • Also see October 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • French Republican Calendar - Piment (Chili Pepper) Day, twenty-seventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • R.C. Church, Anglican communion, et alii - Feast of Saint Luke the Evangelist
  • USA : Alaska: Alaska Day
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October 18, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 18, 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 18, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 18, 1956 was The Green Door by Jim Lowe, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

October 18, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 18, 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:

  1. - The Green Door
  2. - Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)

October 18, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 18, 1956 was A Woman In Love by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.

October 18, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 18, 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:

  1. - A Woman In Love
  2. - Lay Down Your Arms
  3. - Hound Dog
  4. - Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera)
  5. - Giddy-Up-A-Ding-Dong

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October 18, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 18, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Brave One

The Brave One

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Irving Rapper

Starring: Michel Ray, Rodolfo Hoyos Jr., Elsa Cárdenas, Carlos Navarro

The Opposite Sex

The Opposite Sex

Release year: 1956

Directed by: David Miller

Starring: June Allyson, Joan Collins, Dolores Gray, Ann Sheridan

The Girl He Left Behind

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

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

Julie

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Andrew L. Stone

Starring: Doris Day, Louis Jourdan, Barry Sullivan, Frank Lovejoy

October 18, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 18, 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

The Other Man

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Richard Eyre

The Adventures of Hiram Holliday

The Adventures of Hiram Holliday

Release year: 1956

Starring: Wally Cox, Ainslie Pryor

Country: United States of America

David Copperfield

David Copperfield

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Delbert Mann

Bouquet de joie

Bouquet de joie

Release year: 1956

Noah's Ark

Noah's Ark

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Diane Paloma Eskenazi

October 18, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 18, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Loving Couple by Virginia Rowans

The Loving Couple

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"THE LOVING COPLE: HIS STORY BY VIRGINIA ROWANS, AUTHOR OF THE "HOUSE PARTY" He stepped out of pajamas and hung them with great care. Then he opened the bathroom door and began to stalk---silent.

A Republican Looks At His Party by Arthur Larson

A Republican Looks At His Party

By:

A key Eisenhower adviser speaks about modern Republicanism.

The Unicorn And Other Poems by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

The Unicorn And Other Poems

By:

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.

The Last Hurrah by Edwin O'Connor

The Last Hurrah

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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 Nun'S Story by Kathryn Hulme

The Nun'S Story

By:

The story of the nun

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Who was the US President on October 18, 1956?

On October 18, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 18, 1956?

On October 18, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 18, 1956?

On October 18, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 18th?

October 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: afghan general and kandahar police chief abdul raziq achakzai are assassinated during a high-level meeting at the governor's compound. the incident took place with u.s. general austin s. miller. according to officials, gen. miller was uninjured while the governor sustained serious injuries. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: major general issam zahreddine of the syrian republican guard, who is known for leading battles against rebels in aleppo and homs, was killed by a deir ez-zor landmine, according to syrian media.
  • 2016 - Somalia war: somali police claim at least seven people are dead following clashes in which somalia and african union troops drove al-shabab extremists out of afgooye (a town near mogadishu).

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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 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.

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