Thursday March 22, 1956: on this day

March 22, 1956 was the 82nd day of the year 1956, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is March 22, 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 March 22, 1956, who was born and died on March 22, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 22, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Great Pretender by The Platters), movies (e.g. Patterns, directed by Fielder Cook), TV series (e.g. Heidi) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 22nd, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 22, 1956?


March 22, 1956 was a Thursday and it was the 82nd day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 22, 1956 can also be written as 3/22/1956 in the US and as 22/3/1956 in UK and Europe.

March 22, 1956 in March 1956 calendar

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March 22, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 22, 1956:

  • Mr wonderful opens at broadway theater nyc for 383 performances
  • Musical mr wonderful with sammy davis jr premieres in new york city

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March 22, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 22nd is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on March 22nd, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 22, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 22, 1956 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 22, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 02:06 pm and setting at 03:54 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 26, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Mar 26, 1956.

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Who was born on March 22, 1956?


Famous people born on March 22, 1956:

  • Maria Teresa Grand Duchess of Luxembourg

    Maria teresa grand duchess of luxembourg is a member of the luxembourgian royal family and is known for her philanthropic work and advocacy...

  • Creston Coleman

    Creston Coleman served as a respected member of parliament for over two decades.

  • Maria Teresa

    Grand duchess of luxembourg.

  • Generosa Ammon

    American wife of daniel pelosi.

  • Lyndsay Stephen in Donnybrook

    Western australia; australasia golfer.

  • Christian Charmetant
  • Peter Sharne
  • María Teresa Mestre
  • Bruno Vallepiano
  • Colwyn Rowe
  • Giuseppe Altamore
  • Vincenzo Pedicone

Whose famous birthday is on March 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 22nd:

  • Reese Witherspoon
    Reese Witherspoon

    Reese witherspoon is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as legally blonde and walk the line.

  • James Patterson
    James Patterson

    James patterson is an american author known for his popular crime and thriller novels, including the alex cross series.

  • Rani Mukerji
    Rani Mukerji

    Rani mukerji is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films, including notable performances in movies like 'kuch kuch hota hai'...

  • Matthew Modine
    Matthew Modine

    American actor known for his roles in films like Full Metal Jacket.

  • George Benson
    George Benson

    George benson is a renowned jazz singer and guitarist known for his smooth vocals and impressive guitar skills.

  • Fanny Ardant
    Fanny Ardant

    French actress.

  • William Shatner
    William Shatner

    Canadian-american actor, tv and film best known for his role as starship commander james t. kirk in the 1966-1969 series star trek.

  • Keegan-Michael Key
    Keegan-Michael Key

    Keegan-michael key is a comedian known for his work on the sketch comedy show key & peele.

  • Marcel Marceau
    Marcel Marceau

    Marceau, french pantomime actor, actor, author and creator of "bip", the internationally recognized white-faced clown, was awarded two...

  • Stephen Sondheim
    Stephen Sondheim

    American composer and lyricist.

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March 22, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 68 years 1 month old,

or 817 months and 3 days old,

or 3553 weeks

or 24871 days old,

if you were born on March 22, 1956.

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

There are 331 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 22nd 2025.

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

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

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March 22, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 22, 1956:

  • George A L Sarton

    At 71 years old, a us/belgian historian dies.

  • Eduardo Lonardi
  • Vincenzo Pilotti
  • Mostefa Ben Boulaïd

What famous deaths happened on March 22nd?

Famous deaths on March 22nd:

  • Paul Verhoeven
    Paul Verhoeven

    Director (robocop 4th man, total recall), is killed at 73.

  • Don Murray
    Don Murray

    American actor.

  • Gemini Ganesan
    Gemini Ganesan

    Indian actor and director (d. 2002).

  • Gloria Holden
    Gloria Holden

    English-american actress (b. 1908).

  • Ben Lyon
    Ben Lyon

    Atlanta, georgia -- actor (i cover the waterfront night nurse).

  • Rita Gam
    Rita Gam

    Pittsburgh, pennsylvania -- actress.

  • Joan Shawlee
    Joan Shawlee

    Actress (abbott & costello show), died at 58.

  • Joahan Wolfgang von Goethe

    German writer and statesman known for his literary works such as Faust.

  • Coleston Jones

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research.

  • Elgin Baylor

    Elgin Baylor was an American professional basketball player who played for the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association...

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March 22, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 22, 1956:

  • Blessed Genta of Maaseik
  • The fourth day of Quinquatria in ancient Rome, held in honor of Minerva.
  • World Water Day.
  • Easter Sunday - 1818, 2285. In the Gregorian Calendar 22 March is the earliest date on which Easter Sunday can fall (25th April is the latest).

Saints celebrated on March 22, 1956:

  • Saint Octavian
  • Saint Lea of Rome
  • Saint Reinhilde of Ghent
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March 22, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 22, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 19th and March 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 22, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week March 19th and March 25th.

March 22, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 22, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 19th and March 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Great Pretender

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 22, 1956 was It's Almost Tomorrow by The Dreamweavers, according to the music chart for the week March 19th and March 25th.

March 22, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 22, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 19th and March 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - It's Almost Tomorrow
  2. - Memories Are Made Of This
  3. - Rock And Roll Waltz
  4. - Zambesi
  5. - Only You

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March 22, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 22, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Patterns

Patterns

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Fielder Cook

Starring: Van Heflin, Everett Sloane, Ed Begley, Beatrice Straight

Jubal

Jubal

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Delmer Daves

Starring: Glenn Ford, Ernest Borgnine, Rod Steiger, Valerie French

Tribute to a Bad Man

Tribute to a Bad Man

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Robert Wise

Starring: James Cagney, Don Dubbins, Stephen McNally, Irene Papas

Red Sundown

Red Sundown

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Jack Arnold

Starring: Rory Calhoun, Martha Hyer, Dean Jagger, Robert Middleton

Please Murder Me!

Please Murder Me!

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Peter Godfrey

Starring: Angela Lansbury, Raymond Burr, Dick Foran, John Dehner

March 22, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 22, 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:

Heidi

Heidi

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Daniel Ray

Dr. Hudson's Secret Journal

Dr. Hudson's Secret Journal

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Harry R. Sherman

The Adventures of Long John Silver

The Adventures of Long John Silver

Release year: 1955

Directed by: *

Sheena: Queen of the Jungle

Sheena: Queen of the Jungle

Release year: 1955

Directed by: John Guillermin

The Wakey Wakey Tavern

The Wakey Wakey Tavern

Release year: 1956

Starring: Billy Cotton, Kathie Kay, Alan Breeze, The Leslie Roberts Silhouettes

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

March 22, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 22, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Profiles In Courage by John F. Kennedy

Profiles In Courage

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John F. Kennedy's Profiles in Courage was written in 1955 by the junior senator of Massachusetts. It served as a clear call to all Americans.

The Edge Of The Sea by Rachel Carson

The Edge Of The Sea

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"The edge is both a beautiful and strange place. The Edge of the Sea is a book that can be enjoyed for both pleasure and as a guide to practical identification.

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.

An Episode Of Sparrows by Rumer Godden

An Episode Of Sparrows

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A Mortimer Square Garden Committee emergency meeting has been called to discuss an alarming matter. Someone was digging in the garden, stealing buckets of dirt.

The Secret Of The Hittites by C.W. Ceram

The Secret Of The Hittites

By:

Good hardcover book. Good binding. Highly readable.

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Who was the US President on March 22, 1956?

On March 22, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 22, 1956?

On March 22, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 22, 1956?

On March 22, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about March 22nd?

March 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of March. 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 March 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - Boko haram insurgency. 23 national army soldiers were killed by boko haram militants in an attack in the chad town of dangdala.
  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a car bomb explosion in mogadishu near the weheliye hotel in the somali capital kills at most 14 and injures ten others. al-shabab claims responsibility.
  • 2017 - 2017 westminster attack: a vehicle-ramming attack was carried out by an attacker outside the houses of parliament in london. he then stabbed a police officer before being shot and killed by security forces. at least four people are killed, including the attacker. (bbc), (sky news),

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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 March 1956?

March 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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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Thursday March 22, 1956