Sunday August 19, 1956: on this day

August 19, 1956 was the 232nd day of the year 1956, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 19, 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 August 19, 1956, who was born and died on August 19, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 19, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day), movies (e.g. War and Peace, directed by King Vidor), TV series (e.g. The Black Tulip) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 19th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 19, 1956?


August 19, 1956 was a Sunday and it was the 232nd day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 19, 1956 can also be written as 8/19/1956 in the US and as 19/8/1956 in UK and Europe.

August 19, 1956 in August 1956 calendar

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August 19, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 19, 1956:

  • Fay crocker wins lpga st. louis golf open

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August 19, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 19th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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

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August 19, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 19, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Monkey personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 19th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 19, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 19, 1956 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 19, 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 August 19, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:33 pm and setting at 05:22 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 22, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Aug 21, 1956.

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Who was born on August 19, 1956?


Famous people born on August 19, 1956:

  • Adam Arkin
    Adam Arkin

    American producer and director of actor.

  • José Rubén Zamora

    Guatemalan journalist.

  • José Zamora

    Guatemalan journalist founded siglo veintiuno and el peria3dico.

  • Adam Arkin in Brooklyn

    New york, usa: actor (lenny-busting loose pearl, tough cookies).

  • Cindy Nelson

    United states -- skier (1976 olympics - bronze medalist).

  • Louise Gold
  • Jackie Huggins
  • Hassan Nazari
  • Sergio Brio
  • Fathi Chebel
  • Gennaro Borriello

Whose famous birthday is on August 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 19th:

  • Bill Clinton
    Bill Clinton

    American politician, graduated from yale law school, governor of arkansas in 1978, at the age of 32.

  • Nandana Sen
    Nandana Sen

    Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood films.

  • John Stamos
    John Stamos

    John stamos is a tv actor known for his role as uncle jesse on the sitcom full house.

  • Matthew Perry
    Matthew Perry

    Canadian-American actor famous for his role as Chandler Bing on the TV show 'Friends'.

  • Valérie Kaprisky
    Valérie Kaprisky

    French actress.

  • Jill St. John
    Jill St. John

    Jill st.

  • Kyra Sedgwick
    Kyra Sedgwick

    Kyra sedgwick is an american actress known for her role as deputy chief brenda leigh johnson on the tv series the closer.

  • Maria de Medeiros
    Maria de Medeiros

    Portuguese actress and director.

  • Peter Gallagher
    Peter Gallagher

    Armonk, new york -- actor.

  • Fred Thompson
    Fred Thompson

    He is an american politician, lawyer, and actor.

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August 19, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 67 years 7 months old,

or 811 months and 9 days old,

or 3527 weeks and 4 days old,

or 24693 days old,

if you were born on August 19, 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 August 19, 1956?

There are 144 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 19th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 19, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 19, 1956.

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August 19, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 19, 1956:

  • Carlo Alberto Dell'Agnola
  • Bernard William Griffin
  • Virginia Kirtley
  • Gottfrid Svensson

What famous deaths happened on August 19th?

Famous deaths on August 19th:

  • Groucho Marx
    Groucho Marx

    Groucho marx was a legendary comedian known for his quick wit, distinctive mustache, and cigar.

  • Jessie Matthews
    Jessie Matthews

    Jessie matthews was a british actress and singer known for her performances in musical films and stage productions during the 1920s and...

  • Alastair Sim
    Alastair Sim

    Scottish actor on film and stage.

  • Hermione Baddeley
    Hermione Baddeley

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (camp runamuck maude, good life).

  • Utpal Dutt
    Utpal Dutt

    Bangladeshi actor, director, and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Linus Pauling

    American scientist who was awarded the nobel prize for chemistry in 1954 and the peace prize in 1962.

  • Romyn Fisher

    Prolific novelist known for his rich character development.

  • Adoree Baez

    Renowned actress known for her roles in silent films.

  • Laden Pareto

    Italian economist known for the Pareto principle.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 19th

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August 19, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 19, 1956:

  • Roman festivals - Vinalia Rustica celebrated in honor of Venus Libitina commemorating the founding of the oldest known temple to her, on the Esquiline Hill, in 293 BC on this date.
  • RC saints - Saint Sebald, Saint Louis of Toulouse, Jean-Eudes de MTzeray
  • Afghanistan - Afghan Independence Day see above: 1919
  • National Day of the Filipino Language, Philippines - Holiday for Quezon City, Quezon Province and other municipalities named after Manuel Quezon
  • National Aviation Day, USA

Observances on August 19, 1956:

  • World Humanitarian Day
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August 19, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

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


August 19, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 19, 1956 was Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

August 19, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

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

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

August 19, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 19, 1956 was Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week August 13th and August 19th.

August 19, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

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

  1. - Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera)
  2. - Why Do Fools Fall In Love
  3. - Walk Hand In Hand
  4. - Sweet Old-Fashioned Girl
  5. - Heartbreak Hotel

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August 19, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 19, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

War and Peace

War and Peace

Release year: 1956

Directed by: King Vidor

Starring: Audrey Hepburn, Henry Fonda, Mel Ferrer, Vittorio Gassman

Country: United States of America

The Burning Hills

The Burning Hills

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Stuart Heisler

Starring: Tab Hunter, Natalie Wood, Skip Homeier, Eduard Franz

These Wilder Years

These Wilder Years

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Roy Rowland

Starring: James Cagney, Barbara Stanwyck, Walter Pidgeon, Betty Lou Keim

Child in the House

Child in the House

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Cy Endfield

Starring: Phyllis Calvert, Eric Portman, Stanley Baker, Mandy Miller

Away All Boats

Away All Boats

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Joseph Pevney

Starring: Jeff Chandler, George Nader, Lex Barker, Julie Adams

August 19, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 19, 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 Black Tulip

The Black Tulip

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Orchard

Man Against Crime

Man Against Crime

Release year: 1956

Opportunity Knocks

Opportunity Knocks

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Donald Petrie

Adventure Theater

Adventure Theater

Release year: 1956

Bill Radford: Reporter

Bill Radford: Reporter

Release year: 1956

August 19, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 19, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Single Pebble by John Hersey

A Single Pebble

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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.

A Thing Of Beauty by A.J. Cronin

A Thing Of Beauty

By:

A. J. Cronin, in his classic novel THE CITADEL wrote about a dedicated physician; THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM tells the compelling tale of a man who is devoted to medicine.

Arthritis And Common Sense by Dale Alexander

Arthritis And Common Sense

By:

The best-selling, one-million-copy bestseller on arthritis, Medical Self-Help/Health Arthritis, and Common Sense is now available in paperback! These pages will provide the information that arthritis sufferers need to know.

The Ninth Wave by Eugene Burdick

The Ninth Wave

By:

Vintage book cover, worn.

Don'T Go Near The Water by William Brinkley

Don'T Go Near The Water

By:

This novel is both a charming entertainment farce and a gentle love story. It takes place on a remote Pacific island in the final days of World War II.

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Who was the US President on August 19, 1956?

On August 19, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 19, 1956?

On August 19, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 19, 1956?

On August 19, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 19th?

August 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th day of the month of August. 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 August 19th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 earthquakes: a magnitude 8.2 deep-focus earthquake (the strongest ever recorded in 2018) struck the south pacific ocean, near fiji. there is no immediate tsunami threat.
  • 2017 - Terrorism in russia: a 23 year old stabs and injures eight people at surgut in russia, before being shot by police. the attack was claimed by isil.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: russian warships patrolling the mediterranean sea fire cruise missiles towards aleppo. according to the russian defense ministry, the strikes were directed at the islamist militant group jabhat fateh al-sham.

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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 August 1956?

August 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.

Discover how August 1956 calendar looked like.

Sunday August 19, 1956