Friday October 26, 1956: on this day

October 26, 1956 was the 300th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 26, 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 October 26, 1956, who was born and died on October 26, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 26, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Green Door by Jim Lowe), movies (e.g. Death of a Scoundrel, directed by Charles Martin), TV series (e.g. Give Us This Day) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 26th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 26, 1956?


October 26, 1956 was a Friday and it was the 300th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 26, 1956 can also be written as 10/26/1956 in the US and as 26/10/1956 in UK and Europe.

October 26, 1956 in October 1956 calendar

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October 26, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 26, 1956:

  • Vietnam promulgates its constitution.
  • Red army troops invade hungary.
  • The ''huntley-brinkley report'' debuts on nbc-tv.
  • Suez crisis: israel invades the sinai peninsula and push egyptian forces back toward the suez canal.
  • Tangier protocol: the international city tangier is reintegrated into morocco.
  • A united states navy team becomes the third group to reach the south pole (arriving by air) and commences construction of the first permanent amundsen–scott south pole station.
  • The states reorganisation act of india reforms the boundaries and names of indian states. two new states kerala and karnataka were formed.
  • City lights books publishes ''howl and other poems'' by allen ginsberg.
  • The film ''oklahoma!'' (1955), previously released to select cities in todd-ao, now receives a national release in cinemascope, since not all theatres are yet equipped for todd-ao. to accomplish this, the film had to be actually shot twice, rather than printing one version in two different film processes as is done today.
  • Hungarian revolution: in the towns of mosonmagyaróvár and esztergom, hungarian secret police forces massacre civilians. as rebel strongholds in budapest hold, fighting spreads throughout the country.

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October 26, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 26th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on October 26th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 26, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 26, 1956 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 26, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 11:20 pm and setting at 02:22 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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Who was born on October 26, 1956?


Famous people born on October 26, 1956:

  • Rita Wilson

    American actress, and wife to noted actor tom hanks.

  • Regina Benjamin

    American physician and former U.S.

  • Stephen Gumley

    Australian businessman and engineer.

  • André Desmarais
  • Jude Watson
  • Mike Godwin
  • Pedro Sarmiento

Whose famous birthday is on October 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 26th:

  • Hillary Clinton
    Hillary Clinton

    American lawyer and first lady of america, as the wife to president bill clinton.

  • Aaron Kwok
    Aaron Kwok

    Aaron kwok is a hong kong actor and singer known for his versatile performances in both film and music.

  • Seth MacFarlane
    Seth MacFarlane

    Seth macfarlane is an american animator, best known for creating the animated sitcom 'family guy' and for his work as a voice actor, writer,...

  • Jaclyn Smith
    Jaclyn Smith

    Jaclyn smith is an american actress best known for her role as kelly garrett in the television series charlie's angels.

  • Dylan McDermott
    Dylan McDermott

    American actor, best known for his role on "the practice," mcdermottaeur (tm)'s first starring part in a series.

  • Natalie Merchant
    Natalie Merchant

    American singer-songwriter and pianist (10 000 maniacs).

  • Bob Hoskins
    Bob Hoskins

    English actor and film director, best known for his roles as cockneys or gangsters.

  • Julian Schnabel
    Julian Schnabel

    American screenwriter and painter.

  • Roger Allam
    Roger Allam

    He is an english actor best known for his work on stage, but he has also performed on television, radio, and film.

  • Steve Valentine
    Steve Valentine

    Scottish actor and magician.

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October 26, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 67 years 5 months old,

or 809 months and 2 days old,

or 3517 weeks and 6 days old,

or 24625 days old,

if you were born on October 26, 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 October 26, 1956?

There are 212 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 26th 2024.

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

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

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October 26, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 26, 1956:

  • Walter Gieseking

    French-german composer and pianist (d. 1956).

  • Alice Greene
  • Otto Scheff

What famous deaths happened on October 26th?

Famous deaths on October 26th:

  • Alma Cogan
    Alma Cogan

    English singer (born 1932).

  • Delmar Watson
    Delmar Watson

    Delmar Watson was a child actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Gone with the Wind'.

  • Hattie McDaniel
    Hattie McDaniel

    American actress and singer (born 1895).

  • Hoyt Axton
    Hoyt Axton

    American actor and country music singer/songwriter (born in 1938).

  • Louise Beavers
    Louise Beavers

    American singer and actress (d. 1962).

  • Tutta Rolf
    Tutta Rolf

    Norwegian-swedish actress and singer in film and theatre.

  • Demitris Kazantzakis

    Famous Greek writer best known for his novel 'Zorba the Greek'.

  • Bosten Russell

    Legendary NBA player known for his exceptional skills and leadership.

  • Nicolae Dobrin

    Nicolae Dobrin was a Romanian footballer who played as a midfielder and is considered one of the greatest Romanian players of all time.

  • Masayoshi Nagata

    Renowned Japanese mathematician known for his work in algebraic geometry.

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October 26, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 26, 1956:

  • Nauru - Angam Day
  • Austria - National Day: Anniversary of the Declaration of Neutrality (1955)
  • Also see October 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • St. Quadragesimus
  • St. Rusticus
  • St. Gibitrudis
  • St. Fulk
  • St. Eadfrid
  • St. Demetrius (aka St. Dimitrios) of Thessaloniki
  • St. Cuthbert
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October 26, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 26, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 22nd and October 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 26, 1956 was The Green Door by Jim Lowe, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

October 26, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 26, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 22nd and October 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Green Door
  2. - Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 26, 1956 was A Woman In Love by Frankie Laine, according to the music chart for the week October 22nd and October 28th.

October 26, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 26, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 22nd and October 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - A Woman In Love
  2. - Lay Down Your Arms
  3. - Hound Dog
  4. - Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera)
  5. - Giddy-Up-A-Ding-Dong

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October 26, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 26, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Death of a Scoundrel

Death of a Scoundrel

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Charles Martin

Starring: George Sanders, Yvonne De Carlo, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Victor Jory

The Rack

The Rack

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Arnold Laven

Starring: Paul Newman, Wendell Corey, Walter Pidgeon, Edmond O'Brien

Man from Del Rio

Man from Del Rio

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Harry Horner

Starring: Anthony Quinn, Katy Jurado, Peter Whitney, Douglas Fowley

You Can't Run Away from It

You Can't Run Away from It

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Dick Powell

Starring: June Allyson, Jack Lemmon, Charles Bickford, Paul Gilbert

Beyond Mombasa

Beyond Mombasa

Release year: 1956

Directed by: George Marshall

Starring: Cornel Wilde, Donna Reed, Leo Genn, Ron Randell

October 26, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 26, 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:

Give Us This Day

Give Us This Day

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Adam Stern

Kidnapped

Kidnapped

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Robert Stevenson

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Alastair Reid

Home

Home

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Tim Johnson

The Other Man

The Other Man

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Richard Eyre

October 26, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 26, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

How To Live 365 Days A Year by John A. Schindler

How To Live 365 Days A Year

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How to Live 365 days a Year is a classic self-help book that has sold over 1 million copies. It has been translated into 13 different languages.

A Thing Of Beauty by A.J. Cronin

A Thing Of Beauty

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A. J. Cronin, in his classic novel THE CITADEL wrote about a dedicated physician; THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM tells the compelling tale of a man who is devoted to medicine.

The Mandarins by Simone de Beauvoir

The Mandarins

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"Salty and frank. Realistic." San Francisco Chronicle Simone de Beauvoir, author of The Mandarins, takes a frank look at Parisian intellectual society towards the end World.

Men To Match My Mountains by Irving Stone

Men To Match My Mountains

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This collection contains stories that give insight into the diverse personalities of the settlers who helped to tame America’s Far West.

Don'T Go Near The Water by William Brinkley

Don'T Go Near The Water

By:

This novel is both a charming entertainment farce and a gentle love story. It takes place on a remote Pacific island in the final days of World War II.

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Who was the US President on October 26, 1956?

On October 26, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 26, 1956?

On October 26, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 26, 1956?

On October 26, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 26th?

October 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of October. 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 October 26th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. israel responds to 40 palestinian rockets by launching 80 air strikes against what israel claims are hamas and iranian-controlled weapons factories in gaza. soon afterward, islamic jihad announces a egypt-mediated ceasefire.
  • 2017 - Russian interference in 2016 us elections: twitter bans ads from russian news agencies rt or sputnik. this is based on u.s intelligence's conclusion, that both tried to interfere with 2016 u.s. presidential elections on behalf of russia.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a militant group affiliated to isil seizes qandala, a coastal town in the autonomous puntland area.

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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 October 1956?

October 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

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Friday October 26, 1956