What happened on Tuesday October 23, 1956?

Here's what happened on October 23, 1956:

• Hungarian Revolution Begins in Budapest On October 23, 1956, a significant uprising against the Soviet-controlled communist government erupted in Budapest, Hungary. Thousands of protesters challenged the oppressive Stalinist regime, demanding political reforms and national sovereignty. The revolution marked a pivotal moment of resistance against Soviet domination in Eastern Europe.
• First Coast-to-Coast Video Recording in USA A groundbreaking technological milestone occurred on October 23, 1956, when the first video recording on magnetic tape was televised coast-to-coast in the United States, representing a significant advancement in broadcast media and telecommunications technology.
• Dwight Yoakam - Country Music Artist Country music singer Dwight Yoakam, known for his hit song "If There Was a Way", was associated with this date. Yoakam would become a prominent figure in country and alternative rock music.
• Darrell Place - Olympic Archer Darrell Place, an American archer who would later win an Olympic gold medal in 1976, was born or recognized on this date. His future athletic achievement would represent significant accomplishment in Olympic archery.

Events in 1956

October 23, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 23, 1956

Newspapers from Oct. 23, 1956

October 23, 1956 was a Tuesday and it was the 297th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 23, 1956 can also be written as 10/23/1956 in the US and as 23/10/1956 in UK and Europe.

October 23, 1956 in October 1956 calendar

Famous people born on October 23, 1956:

• Dwight Yoakam

  Renowned country western singer and actor who pioneered a unique musical style by blending traditional country with alternative rock...

• Dianne Reeves

  Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist renowned for her exceptional vocal range and interpretative skills.

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on October 23rd

Famous people died on October 23, 1956:

• August Kubizek

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on October 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 23, 1956 was The Green Door by Jim Lowe, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

1. Jim Lowe - The Green Door
2. Doris Day - Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 23, 1956 was A Woman In Love by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

1. Frankie Laine - A Woman In Love
2. Anne Shelton - Lay Down Your Arms
3. Elvis Presley - Hound Dog
4. Doris Day - Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera)
5. Freddie Bell & The Bellboys - Giddy-Up-A-Ding-Dong

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 23rd is Scorpio.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 23, 1956 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 23, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 09:08 pm and setting at 12:14 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 19, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Nov 18, 1956.

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Your place in the Universe on October 23, 1956

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Someone born on October 23, 1956 is:

68 years 6 months old,

or 822 months and 21 days old,

or 3577 weeks and 1 day old,

or 25040 days old,

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

There are 162 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 23rd 2025.

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

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

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