Thursday August 23, 1956: on this day

August 23, 1956 was a Thursday and it was the 236th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 23, 1956 can also be written as 8/23/1956 in the US and as 23/8/1956 in UK and Europe.

August 23, 1956 in August 1956 calendar

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 23, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 23, 1956 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 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 23, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 08:22 pm and setting at 09:19 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 23, 1956

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Famous people born on August 23, 1956:

• Nikolos Gage

  American filmmaker known for his historical dramas such as Schindler's List and The Pianist.

• Skipp Sudduth

  American actor and director.

• Valgerd Svarstad Haugland

  Norwegian educator and politician, norwegian minister of culture.

• Andreas Floer

  German mathematician and academic (b. 1956).

• Valgerd Haugland

  Norwegian politician and educator norwegian minister of culture.

• David A Wolf

  Indianapolis, indiana -- md / astronaut (sts 58, sk: 89 / 91).

• Hans-Jurgen Salewski

  German footballer.

• Robert Manahan

  American actor (d.2000).

• Francis Le Guen
• Cris Morena
• Gilles Jallet
• Kumiko Okae
• Paolo Morales
• Fernando Botero Zea
• Karel Jarolím
• Anthony Musumeci

Whose famous birthday is on August 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 23rd:

• River Phoenix

  River Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.

• Kobe Bryant

  Bryant, an american basketball star and athlete for the los angeles lakers, was accused of rape on 23 march 2003.

• Gene Kelly

  American actor/dancer ("singing in the rain") dies at the age of 83.

• Barbara Eden

  American actress, perhaps most well-known for her role in "i dream of jeannie", a sitcom that aired on american tv between 1965-1970.

• Rita Pavone

  Rita pavone is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music career in the 1960s and her energetic stage presence.

• Rick Springfield

  An australian singer who was a teen idol, became a soap star and went on to become a platinum-selling rocker.

• Shelley Long

  American comedian, actress, hostess and talk show hostess.

• Jay Mohr

  American comedian, actor, and radio host.

• Vera Miles

  American actress and model miss kansas 1948.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 23, 1956?

There are 126 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 23, 1956.

Famous people died on August 23, 1956:

• Galileo Chini
• Fernando Saraceni

What famous deaths happened on August 23rd?

Famous deaths on August 23rd:

• Rudolph Valentino

  Rudolph valentino was an italian-born american actor known for his roles in silent films, particularly for his role in 'the sheik'.

• Lori Nelson

  Lori Nelson was an American actress who appeared in films and TV shows during the 1950s and 1960s.

• Kathleen Freeman

  Chicago, illinois -- actress (beverly hillbillies).

• Brock Peters

  Nyc, new york -- actor / singer (carmen jones and to kill a mockingbird).

• Adaria

  Renowned painter known for her abstract works.

• Maebel Normand

  Maebel Normand was an American silent film actress, comedian, screenwriter and producer who appeared in over 200 films.

• Kinser

  Renowned racecar driver known for his success in sprint car racing.

• John Kendrew

  British biochemist, who discovered the three-dimensional structure and function of myoglobin (the muscle protein that stores oxygen in the...

• Essica Mitford

  Essica Mitford was a British author and political activist known for her satirical memoirs and critiques of the British upper class.

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Holidays on August 23, 1956:

• Astrology - Last day of sun sign Leo in the tropical zodiac
• Swaziland - Umhlanga Day
• Romania - Liberation Day (1944)
• RC Saints - Saint Rose of Lima
• Roman festivals - Vulcanalia

Observances on August 23, 1956:

• International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition [UNESCO]

August 23, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 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 23, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 23, 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. Doris Day - Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)

August 23, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 23, 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 23, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 23, 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. 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