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October 20, 1956 was the 294th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is October 20, 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 20, 1956, who was born and died on October 20, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 20, 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 20th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 20, 1956?
- October 20, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 20, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 20, 1956?
- October 20, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 20, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
- October 20, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 20, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- October 20, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 20, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 20, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 20, 1956?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 20, 1956?
- Who was the Pope on October 20, 1956?
What day of the week was October 20, 1956?
October 20, 1956 was a Saturday and it was the 294th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 20, 1956 can also be written as 10/20/1956 in the US and as 20/10/1956 in UK and Europe.
October 20, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 20th 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 20, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 20, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 20th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 20, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 20, 1956 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 20, 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 20, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 06:35 pm and setting at 09:15 am.
The previous full moon was on Oct 19, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Nov 18, 1956.
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Who was born on October 20, 1956?
Famous people born on October 20, 1956:
![Danny Boyle]()
Danny BoyleEnglish screenwriter and producer of director producers.
- Martin Taylor
British jazz guitarist.
- Or Goren
- Leo Palin
- Pedro Bonelli
- Valerio Peretti Cucchi
- Luca Flores
- Jacques Breuer
- Daniel Francis «Danny» Boyle
- Guy Chouinard
- Marc Fontan
Whose famous birthday is on October 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 20th:
![Tom Petty]()
Tom PettyTom petty was an american musician known for being the lead vocalist of tom petty and the heartbreakers, and for hits like 'free fallin' and...
![Snoop Dogg]()
Snoop DoggAmerican rapper, the embodiment aeur(tm),90s gangster rap.
![Takayuki Yamada]()
Takayuki YamadaTakayuki yamada is a japanese actor and singer known for his roles in popular japanese films and television series.
![Viggo Mortensen]()
Viggo MortensenAmerican actor.
![John Krasinski]()
John KrasinskiAmerican screenwriter, actor, and director.
![Dannii Minogue]()
Dannii MinogueDanii minogue is an australian singer-actor, younger sister to kylie minogue, and ex-partner of actor julian mcmahon.
![Richard Loncraine]()
Richard LoncraineEnglish screenwriter and director.
![Thomas Newman]()
Thomas NewmanActor/composer (cape fear) dies at 60 from a heart attack.
![Nargis Fakhri]()
Nargis FakhriNargis fakhri is a model and actress known for her work in bollywood films such as rockstar and main tera hero.
![Roger Hanin]()
Roger HaninFrench actor and film director.
October 20, 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 20, 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 20, 1956?
There are 177 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 20, 1956?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 20, 1956.
October 20, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 20, 1956:
- Lawrence Dale Bell
American industrialist and founder of bell aircraft corporation (b. 1894).
- Asvero Gravelli
What famous deaths happened on October 20th?
Famous deaths on October 20th:
![Burt Lancaster]()
Burt LancasterActor elmer gantry dies at 80 from a heart attack.
![Joel McCrea]()
Joel McCreaAmerican actor, with over 100 films, who began his career as a horse-wrangler in westerns.
![Jack Elam]()
Jack ElamAmerican actor in films such as "the sundowners," kismet, and gunfight at the o.k.
![Jane Wyatt]()
Jane WyattAmerican singer and actress (d. 2006).
![Anthony Quayle]()
Anthony QuayleEngland, united kingdom -- actor.
![Michael Massee]()
Michael MasseeAmerican actor (b. 1952)[55].
![Basil Radford]()
Basil RadfordActor (whisky galore dead of night), is killed at 55.
![Eberhard Feik]()
Eberhard FeikGerman actor (tatort) dies at 50.
- Junko Tabei
Japanese female mountaineer is the first to climb mount everest.
- Lynard Skynard
Lead vocalist of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd.
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October 20, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 20, 1956:
- October 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- French Republican Calendar - Orge (Barley) Day, twenty-ninth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Bahá'f Faith - Holy Day - the Báb
October 20, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 20, 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 20, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 20, 1956 was The Green Door by Jim Lowe, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.
October 20, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 20, 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 20, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 20, 1956 was A Woman In Love by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week October 15th and October 21st.
October 20, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 20, 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 20, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 20, 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 20, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 20, 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 20, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 20, 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.
The Unicorn And Other Poems
By: Anne Morrow Lindbergh
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.
A Thing Of Beauty
By: A.J. Cronin
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.
A Republican Looks At His Party
By: Arthur Larson
A key Eisenhower adviser speaks about modern Republicanism.
Who was the US President on October 20, 1956?
On October 20, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 20, 1956?
On October 20, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 20, 1956?
On October 20, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about October 20th?
October 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:
- 2018 - After a rafting accident in a swollen river, four americans are killed in costa rica.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqa (2017): the syrian democratic forces announce "total liberation of raqa", previously isil's capital.
- 2016 - Turkish military intervention in the syrian civil war: turkish jets hit kurdish-led syrian democratic forces (sdf) militia with 26 airstrikes in three recently-captured-from-isil villages west of al-bab and northeast of aleppo. according to the turkish general staff, 160-200 people have been killed. the syrian observatory for human rights reports that 11 people were killed and many more were injured. (reuters),
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.
