What happened on Sunday August 26, 1956?

Here's what happened on August 26, 1956:

• CS Dinamo București Makes European Cup History CS Dinamo București became the first Romanian football team to participate in the European Cup tournament, defeating Galatasaray Istanbul at the National Stadium in Bucharest, marking a significant milestone in Romanian football history.
• Yankees Acquire Enos Slaughter from Kansas City The New York Yankees announced the purchase of outfielder Enos Slaughter from the Kansas City Athletics, a significant player transaction in Major League Baseball.
• Wisconsin 250 Motor Race at State Fair Park Speedway Jimmy Bryan won the Wisconsin 250 motor race at Wisconsin State Fair Park Speedway, a pivotal event that would contribute to his USAC Championship Car season National Champion title in 1956.
• Marlene Bauer Wins LPGA Denver Golf Open Professional golfer Marlene Bauer secured victory at the LPGA Denver Golf Open, highlighting women's achievements in professional sports during the mid-1950s.
• KREY TV Channel 10 Begins Broadcasting in Montrose, Colorado KREY TV channel 10, a CBS/NBC affiliate, commenced broadcasting in Montrose, Colorado, marking an expansion of television media in the region.

Events in 1956

August 26, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 26, 1956

Newspapers from Aug. 26, 1956

August 26, 1956 was a Sunday and it was the 239th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 26, 1956 can also be written as 8/26/1956 in the US and as 26/8/1956 in UK and Europe.

August 26, 1956 in August 1956 calendar

Famous people born on August 26, 1956:

• Shawn Maxwell
• Maneka Gandhi

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on August 26th

Famous people died on August 26, 1956:

• Alfred Wagenknecht

  German-american politician and activist (d. 1956).

• Robert Moraht
• Giuseppe Bonelli

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on August 26th

August 26, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 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 26, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 26, 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 26th is Virgo.

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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 26, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 26, 1956 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 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 26, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 09:56 pm and setting at 12:28 pm.

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 26, 1956

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Someone born on August 26, 1956 is:

68 years 8 months old,

or 824 months and 18 days old,

or 3585 weeks and 3 days old,

or 25098 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 26, 1956?

There are 104 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 26, 1956.

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