What happened on Wednesday August 22, 1956?

Here's what happened on August 22, 1956:

• US Navy Aircraft Shot Down Over Taiwan Strait In a tense Cold War incident, Chinese fighter planes intercept and shoot down a U.S. Navy reconnaissance aircraft over the Taiwan Strait, resulting in the tragic loss of all 16 crew members. This event highlights the escalating tensions between the United States and the People's Republic of China during the mid-1950s.
• Eisenhower and Nixon Renominated by Republican Convention At the Republican National Convention in San Francisco, President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Vice President Richard Nixon are unanimously renominated for a second term, signaling strong party unity and continued support for their administration.
• Elvis Presley Begins Filming 'Love Me Tender' Elvis Presley starts production on his first movie, 'The Reno Brothers', which would later be known as 'Love Me Tender'. This marks a significant moment in Presley's transition from music to film, expanding his cultural influence beyond rock and roll.
• Martin JRM Mars Makes Final Passenger Flight The legendary Martin JRM Mars flying boat completes its final passenger flight, piloted by U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Virgil Solomon. Landing in Alameda, California, after a journey from Honolulu, this marks the end of an era for a significant maritime aviation technology.

Events in 1956

August 22, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 22, 1956

Newspapers from Aug. 22, 1956

August 22, 1956 was a Wednesday and it was the 235th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 22, 1956 can also be written as 8/22/1956 in the US and as 22/8/1956 in UK and Europe.

August 22, 1956 in August 1956 calendar

Famous people born on August 22, 1956:

• Paul Molitor

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Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on August 22nd

August 22, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 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.

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

August 22, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 22, 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.

1. Doris Day - Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera)
2. Teenagers featuring Frankie Lymon - Why Do Fools Fall In Love
3. Tony Martin - Walk Hand In Hand
4. Teresa Brewer - Sweet Old-Fashioned Girl
5. Elvis Presley - Heartbreak Hotel

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd is Leo.

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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 22, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 22, 1956 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 22, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 07:56 pm and setting at 08:19 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 21, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Sep 20, 1956.

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Your place in the Universe on August 22, 1956

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Someone born on August 22, 1956 is:

68 years 9 months old,

or 825 months and 1 day old,

or 3587 weeks and 2 days old,

or 25111 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 22, 1956?

There are 91 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 22nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 22, 1956.

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