Thursday February 23, 1956: on this day

February 23, 1956 was the 54th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is February 23, 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 February 23, 1956, who was born and died on February 23, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 23, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Great Pretender by The Platters), movies (e.g. The Killer Is Loose, directed by Budd Boetticher), TV series (e.g. Heidi) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 23rd, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 23, 1956?


February 23, 1956 was a Thursday and it was the 54th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 23, 1956 can also be written as 2/23/1956 in the US and as 23/2/1956 in UK and Europe.

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February 23, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 23, 1956:

  • 20th congress of cpsu closes in moscow
  • Russian party leader khrushchev attacks memory of stalin
  • Norma jean mortenson legally changes her name to marilyn monroe.

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February 23, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 23rd is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 23, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 23, 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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Discover the planets positions on February 23rd, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 23, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 23, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 03:10 pm and setting at 05:22 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 27, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Feb 26, 1956.

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Who was born on February 23, 1956?


Famous people born on February 23, 1956:

  • Sharad Kapoor

    Indian film actor known for his work in Bollywood movies.

  • Sandra Osborne

    Scottish politician.

  • Alan Roberts

    American writer and ex-cocaine addict.

  • Maren Jensen in Glendale

    California, usa; actress ("battlestar galactica").

  • Wagner

    Pop singer.

  • Tom

    Japanese singer.

  • Donna Butterworth
  • Ramón Cruz
  • Paul O'Neill
  • Chiara Guzzonato
  • Józef Piotr Kupny
  • Valentine Pelka
  • Andy Ritchie
  • Silvio Vannucci

Whose famous birthday is on February 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 23rd:

  • Emily Blunt
    Emily Blunt

    Emily blunt is a british actress known for her roles in popular films such as the devil wears prada, edge of tomorrow, and a quiet place.

  • Aziz Ansari
    Aziz Ansari

    Aziz ansari is an indian-american comedian known for his stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, as well as for his role as tom haverford on...

  • Patricia Richardson
    Patricia Richardson

    Patricia richardson is a tv actress best known for her role as jill taylor on the sitcom home improvement.

  • Karan Grover
    Karan Grover

    Karan grover is an indian tv actor known for his roles in popular television shows such as 'yahan main ghar ghar kheli' and 'qubool hai'.

  • Andre Ward
    Andre Ward

    Andre ward is a retired professional boxer known for being an olympic gold medalist and a world champion in multiple weight classes.

  • Peter Fonda
    Peter Fonda

    American actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Diane Varsi
    Diane Varsi

    American actress, who was nominated for an oscar in 1957 for her role as allison mackenzie.

  • Natalia Verbeke
    Natalia Verbeke

    Argentinian actresses and singers.

  • Josh Gad
    Josh Gad

    American actor, producer, and screenwriter.

  • Samara Weaving
    Samara Weaving

    Tv actress.

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February 23, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 68 years 1 month old,

or 817 months and 5 days old,

or 3553 weeks

or 24871 days old,

if you were born on February 23, 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 February 23, 1956?

There are 332 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 23rd 2025.

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

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

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February 23, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 23, 1956:

  • Winifred Cullis

    Pioneering biochemist known for her work on the structure of proteins.

  • Edward John Galvin
  • Johannes Gabriel Granö
  • Marcel Griaule
  • Arturo Miolati
  • Rose Tapley
  • Jack Dragna

What famous deaths happened on February 23rd?

Famous deaths on February 23rd:

  • Stan Laurel
    Stan Laurel

    Stan laurel was a comedic actor best known for being one half of the famous duo laurel and hardy, known for their slapstick comedy films.

  • Katherine Helmond
    Katherine Helmond

    Katherine helmond was an american actress known for her roles in the tv shows 'soap' and 'who's the boss?'.

  • Florence Rice
    Florence Rice

    Actress (girl at 1313, carnival), is killed at 63.

  • Margalit Tzanani

    Iconic Israeli singer with a powerful voice and stage presence.

  • John Keats

    An english romantic poet.

  • Nillie Melba

    Renowned Australian opera soprano known for her performances in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

  • John Quincy Adams

    The sixth President of the United States, a diplomat, and a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement.

  • Franciszek Starowieyski

    Renowned Polish artist known for his surrealistic and symbolic paintings.

  • Nachmen Simon

    Renowned Jewish painter known for his expressive and emotional artworks.

  • Jaquarious Washington

    Jaquarious 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 February 23rd

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February 23, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 23, 1956:

  • Roman Empire - Terminalia held in honor of Terminus.
  • Russia - Defender of the Fatherland Day (formerly Red Army Day or Day of Soviet Army and Navy).
  • Blessed odilia of Mombeek
  • Guyana - Mashramani-Republic Day.
  • Brunei - National Day.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Polycarp of Smyrna (died 155)

Saints celebrated on February 23, 1956:

  • Saint Milburga
  • Saint Lazarus (d.867)
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February 23, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 23, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 20th and February 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 23, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

February 23, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 23, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Great Pretender
  2. - Dungaree Doll

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 23, 1956 was Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.

February 23, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 23, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Sixteen Tons
  2. - Memories Are Made Of This
  3. - (Love Is) The Tender Trap
  4. - Zambesi
  5. - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett

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February 23, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 23, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Killer Is Loose

The Killer Is Loose

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Budd Boetticher

Starring: Joseph Cotten, Rhonda Fleming, Wendell Corey, Alan Hale Jr.

Backlash

Backlash

Release year: 1956

Directed by: John Sturges

Starring: Richard Widmark, Donna Reed, William Campbell, John McIntire

The Houston Story

The Houston Story

Release year: 1956

Directed by: William Castle

Starring: Gene Barry, Barbara Hale, Edward Arnold, Paul Richards

Jumping for Joy

Jumping for Joy

Release year: 1956

Directed by: John Paddy Carstairs

Starring: Frankie Howerd, Stanley Holloway, A.E. Matthews, Tony Wright

Meet Me in Las Vegas

Meet Me in Las Vegas

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Roy Rowland

Starring: Dan Dailey, Cyd Charisse, Agnes Moorehead, Lili Darvas

February 23, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 23, 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

Perspective

Perspective

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Jason Drakeford

Here and Now

Here and Now

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Fabien Constant

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: *

February 23, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 23, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Scrolls From The Dead Sea by Edmund Wilson

The Scrolls From The Dead Sea

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159 pp., 8vo.

Ten North Frederick by John O'Hara

Ten North Frederick

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Fran Lebowitz described Joe Chapin as "the real F. Scott Fitzgerald", and he won the National Book Award for his novel. Joe Chapin lived a storybook lifestyle. He was a successful small-town lawyer who had a beautiful wife and two …

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.

Herblock'S Here And Now by Herbert Block

Herblock'S Here And Now

By:

Herbert Block is a great political cartoonist. This is a wonderful collection of his work during the time of Harry Truman & Dwight Eisenhower.

The Power Of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale

The Power Of Positive Thinking

By:

With more than five million copies printed, The Power of Positive Thinking is an international bestseller. It has helped millions of people around the globe to find fulfillment through Dr.

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Who was the US President on February 23, 1956?

On February 23, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 23, 1956?

On February 23, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 23, 1956?

On February 23, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about February 23rd?

February 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of February. 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 February 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Venezuelan authorities attempt to allow humanitarian aid trucks from brazil and colombia into the country. two trucks set fire to the francisco de paula santander international bridge.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: rif dimashq offensive. syrian government warplanes conduct a sixth day's airstrikes in rebel-held ghouta suburbs east damascus. 32 people are killed as the death toll after a week of bombardment has risen to over 400.
  • 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: six people were killed in a bomb explosion in lahore, pakistan.

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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 February 1956?

February 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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 February 1956 calendar looked like.

Thursday February 23, 1956