What happened on Saturday August 25, 1956?

Here's what happened on August 25, 1956:

• 1956 Republican National Convention Nominates Eisenhower At the close of the 1956 Republican National Convention in San Francisco, incumbent President Dwight D. Eisenhower was nominated for re-election, with Vice President Richard M. Nixon as his running mate. Notable entertainer Nat King Cole was among the speakers at the convention, adding cultural significance to the political event.
• World's First Five-Stage Solid-Fuel Rocket Test NACA Langley Aeronautical Laboratory's Pilotless Aircraft Research Division launched a groundbreaking five-stage, solid-fuel rocket test vehicle. This pioneering test reached an impressive speed of Mach 15, marking a significant advancement in rocket propulsion and aerospace research during the mid-1950s space race era.
• First Non-Stop Helicopter Crossing of US Mainland A United States Army Shawnee helicopter achieved a historic milestone by completing the first non-stop helicopter flight across the United States mainland. The remarkable journey spanned 2,610 miles (4,203 km), flying from San Diego, California, to Washington, D.C., demonstrating significant advancements in aviation technology and military transportation capabilities.
• Alfred Kinsey's Passing Pioneering sex researcher Alfred Kinsey died at age 62 from a heart ailment and pneumonia. Kinsey was a groundbreaking scientist whose research on human sexual behavior revolutionized sociological and psychological understanding of sexuality in the mid-20th century.
• Death of Kenji Mizoguchi Renowned Japanese film director Kenji Mizoguchi passed away at age 58 due to leukemia. Mizoguchi was a pivotal figure in Japanese cinema, known for his distinctive artistic style and significant contributions to the golden age of Japanese film.
• Yankees Baseball Roster Change The New York Yankees released player Phil Rizzuto to make room for Enos Slaughter, reflecting typical roster management in professional baseball during the 1950s.

Events in 1956

August 25, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 25, 1956

Newspapers from Aug. 25, 1956

August 25, 1956 was a Saturday and it was the 238th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 25, 1956 can also be written as 8/25/1956 in the US and as 25/8/1956 in UK and Europe.

August 25, 1956 in August 1956 calendar

Famous people born on August 25, 1956:

• Henri Toivonen

  Legendary Finnish rally driver who tragically died during the 1986 Tour de Corse, remembered as one of the most talented drivers of his era.

• Matt Aitken

  British music producer and songwriter, known for being part of the influential Stock Aitken Waterman production team that dominated pop...

• Takeshi Okada

  Prominent Japanese football coach who managed the Japanese national team and several professional clubs, contributing significantly to...

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on August 25th

Famous people died on August 25, 1956:

• Alfred Kinsey

  Renowned for his research on human sexuality.

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on August 25th

August 25, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 25, 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 25, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 25, 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 25th is Virgo.

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August 25, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 25, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 25, 1956 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 25, 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 25, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 09:21 pm and setting at 11:24 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 25, 1956

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Someone born on August 25, 1956 is:

68 years 8 months old,

or 824 months and 28 days old,

or 3586 weeks and 6 days old,

or 25108 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 25, 1956?

There are 94 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 25, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 25, 1956.

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