Tuesday August 21, 1956: on this day

August 21, 1956 was the 234th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 21, 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 21, 1956, who was born and died on August 21, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 21, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day), movies (e.g. Bus Stop, directed by Joshua Logan), 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 21st, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 21, 1956?


August 21, 1956 was a Tuesday and it was the 234th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 21, 1956 can also be written as 8/21/1956 in the US and as 21/8/1956 in UK and Europe.

August 21, 1956 in August 1956 calendar

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August 21, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 21, 1956:

  • Wtvw tv channel 7 in evansville, in (abc) begins broadcasting

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August 21, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st 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 21, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 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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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on August 21st, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 21, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 21, 1956 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 21, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 07:29 pm and setting at 07:19 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 22, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Sep 20, 1956.

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Who was born on August 21, 1956?


Famous people born on August 21, 1956:

  • Kim Cattrall
    Kim Cattrall

    Kim cattrall is an english-born actress known for her role as samantha jones in the tv series sex and the city.

  • Laura Morante
    Laura Morante

    Laura morante is an italian actress known for her roles in italian and international films.

  • Linda Martel

    British child who was a healer.

  • Jon Tester

    American politician and farmer.

  • Carol Charbonnier

    Lpga golfer.

  • David A. Clarke, Jr.

    Public servant.

  • Mickey Shuler
  • Giuseppina Torregrossa
  • Pietro Morici
  • Vadão
  • Bruce Harper
  • Karin Metze
  • Maurizio Tomassi
  • José Julián Sacramento Garza

Whose famous birthday is on August 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 21st:

  • Usain Bolt
    Usain Bolt

    Jamaican sprinter and athlete.

  • Hayden Panettiere
    Hayden Panettiere

    American actress, model and singer.

  • RJ Mitte
    RJ Mitte

    Rj mitte is an american actor best known for his role as walter white jr.

  • Carrie-Anne Moss
    Carrie-Anne Moss

    Carrie-anne moss is a canadian actress best known for her role as trinity in the matrix trilogy.

  • Joe Strummer
    Joe Strummer

    British singer and musician (the clash), (d. 2002).

  • Alicia Witt
    Alicia Witt

    American actress who made her debut on prime-time tv as zoey, the role she played on "cybill", was the first to make it big on prime-time...

  • Kenny Rogers
    Kenny Rogers

    American entertainer.

  • Peter Weir
    Peter Weir

    Sydney, nsw -- writer (witness, dead poets society).

  • Bo Burnham
    Bo Burnham

    American comedian, actor, musician, poet, and singer-songwriter.

  • Loretta Devine
    Loretta Devine

    American actress and singer.

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August 21, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 67 years 7 months old,

or 811 months and 8 days old,

or 3527 weeks and 3 days old,

or 24692 days old,

if you were born on August 21, 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 21, 1956?

There are 145 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 21, 1956.

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August 21, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 21, 1956:

  • Bristol Babcock

    Renowned astronomer known for his work on stellar evolution.

  • Juan José de Amézaga
  • Marcel Cadolle
  • Juan Hospital
  • Carlo Tosi

What famous deaths happened on August 21st?

Famous deaths on August 21st:

  • Leon Trotsky
    Leon Trotsky

    Russian politician, leader of the bolshevik revolution.

  • Charles Eames

    Renowned American designer known for his contributions to architecture and furniture design.

  • Ray Eames

    Renowned designer and architect who, along with her husband Charles Eames, made significant contributions to modern architecture and...

  • Shivan Chandrasekhar

    Shivan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the understanding of stellar structure and...

  • Wahneta Twin

    Prolific writer known for her captivating novels.

  • Claude Navier

    French engineer and physicist who derived the Navier-Stokes equations, which are used to describe the motion of viscous fluid substances.

  • Durelle White

    Legendary Canadian boxer known for his powerful punches and exciting fights.

  • Raul Seixas

    Pablo coelho's partner and brazilian singer, new age composer.

  • Johnte Washington

    Johnte Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 21st

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August 21, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 21, 1956:

  • Ninoy Aquino Day - special holiday in the Philippines.
  • Orthodox - Thaddaeus
  • RC saints - Pope Pius X
  • Roman festivals - Consualia, in honor of Consus, is held

Observances on August 21, 1956:

  • International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
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August 21, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 21, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 20th and August 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 21, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 1956 was Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

August 21, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 21, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 20th and August 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

August 21, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 1956 was Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week August 20th and August 26th.

August 21, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 21, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 20th and August 26th. 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 21, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 21, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Bus Stop

Bus Stop

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Joshua Logan

Starring: Marilyn Monroe, Don Murray, Arthur O'Connell, Betty Field

Country: United States of America

The Vagabond King

The Vagabond King

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: Kathryn Grayson, Oreste Kirkop, Rita Moreno, Cedric Hardwicke

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

August 21, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 21, 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

Nachmittags auf dem Killesberg - Margot Hielscher lädt ein

Nachmittags auf dem Killesberg - Margot Hielscher lädt ein

Release year: 1956

August 21, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 21, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Blessed Are The Debonair by Margaret Case Harriman

Blessed Are The Debonair

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Memoirs, Biography

The Last Hurrah by Edwin O'Connor

The Last Hurrah

By:

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.

A Walk On The Wild Side by Nelson Algren

A Walk On The Wild Side

By:

A Walk in the Wild Side is a story that depicts the downtrodden prostitutes and bootleggers as well as the hustlers of Perdido Street in the French Quarter of 1930s New Orleans.

The Straight And Narrow Path by Honor Tracy

The Straight And Narrow Path

By:

Used copy in good condition with tight binding. Never a library book.

Love Or Perish by Smiley Blanton

Love Or Perish

By:

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

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Who was the US President on August 21, 1956?

On August 21, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 1956?

On August 21, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 21, 1956?

On August 21, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 21st?

August 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: mortars fired on kabul's diplomatic quarter during president ashraf ghani's speech. police say that the attackers have been killed and four others are injured after hours of fighting.
  • 2017 - Aftermath from the 2017 barcelona attacks: a spanish police officer hunting the chief suspect in the van attack in barcelona last thursday shot dead a man west of barcelona who was wearing an explosive belt.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a suicide car bomb by al-shabaab kills at least 20 people in galkayo, somalia's semi-autonomous puntland.

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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.

Tuesday August 21, 1956