Friday April 27, 1956: on this day

April 27, 1956 was the 118th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is April 27, 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 April 27, 1956, who was born and died on April 27, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 27, 1956, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The Harder They Fall, directed by Mark Robson), TV series (e.g. Scaramouche) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 27th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 27, 1956?


April 27, 1956 was a Friday and it was the 118th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 27, 1956 can also be written as 4/27/1956 in the US and as 27/4/1956 in UK and Europe.

April 27, 1956 in April 1956 calendar

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April 27, 1956: What happened on that day?


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April 27, 1956: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 27, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 27th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 27, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 27, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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April 27, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 27, 1956 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 27, 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 April 27, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 09:39 pm and setting at 07:15 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 25, 1956 while the next full moon would come on May 24, 1956.

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Who was born on April 27, 1956?


Famous people born on April 27, 1956:

  • Kevin McNally
    Kevin McNally

    English screenwriter and actor.

  • Bridget Kendall

    Bridget Kendall is a British journalist known for her work as the BBC's diplomatic correspondent.

  • Kitty Ferguson

    Kitty Ferguson is a renowned science journalist and author.

  • Betsy Markey

    Former U.S.

  • Jeff Probyn

    English rugby player, coach, and manager.

  • Bryan Harvey

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (house of freaks), (d. 2006).

  • Dennie Shupryt-Knoop in Chicago

    Illinois, usa; beach volleyball player (olympics 1996).

  • Douglas P

    Actor and singer from australia (death in june and crisis).

  • Robert Phillis
  • Douglas Pearce
  • Michael Beinhorn

Whose famous birthday is on April 27th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 27th:

  • Arielle Dombasle
    Arielle Dombasle

    American-born french singer and actress (archeologist father).

  • Anouk Aimée
    Anouk Aimée

    French actress, who made her film debut in 1947.

  • Jack Klugman
    Jack Klugman

    Jack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.

  • Sheena Easton
    Sheena Easton

    A scottish/american singer and entertainer was selected to appear on a bbc-tv program about making a pop star.

  • Ludmila Mikaël
    Ludmila Mikaël

    French stage and film actress, born to painter pierre dmitrienko, she was a member of the 'coma(c)die-franassaise".

  • Casey Kasem
    Casey Kasem

    American "musical countdown king radio disk jockey" who created and hosted "america's top 40" from 1988 to 1988.

  • Eric Schmidt
    Eric Schmidt

    American businessman and engineer.

  • William Moseley
    William Moseley

    William moseley is a british actor best known for his role as peter pevensie in the chronicles of narnia film series.

  • Sandy Dennis
    Sandy Dennis

    American actress.

  • Erik Thomson
    Erik Thomson

    An australian actor of scottish descent, he is best known for his roles as hades in "hercules: the legendary journeys", dr.

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April 27, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 67 years 10 months old,

or 814 months and 21 days old,

or 3542 weeks and 4 days old,

or 24798 days old,

if you were born on April 27, 1956.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 27, 1956?

There are 39 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 27th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 27, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 27, 1956.

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April 27, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 27, 1956:

  • Gustavo Pittaluga

What famous deaths happened on April 27th?

Famous deaths on April 27th:

  • Vinod Khanna
    Vinod Khanna

    Indian film actor and producer known for his work in Bollywood films.

  • Jerry Springer
    Jerry Springer

    The jerry springer show, a british-american talk show host, is a controversial, violent and confrontational television program.

  • Katherine DeMille
    Katherine DeMille

    Canadian-american actress (b. 1911).

  • Kwame Nkrumah

    Ghanaian nationalist leader who led the country to independence from British colonial rule.

  • Siler Murrow

    Siler Murrow was an American broadcast journalist and war correspondent, who is considered one of the most influential journalists of the...

  • Fleet Emerson

    Fleet Emerson was a renowned American essayist and philosopher known for his influential writings on transcendentalism.

  • Vanden Stock

    Belgian footballer who played for Anderlecht and the Belgian national team.

  • Siler Emerson

    Siler Emerson was a prominent American poet and essayist during the 19th century, known for his transcendentalist philosophy and influential...

  • Sigismund Thalberg

    Renowned pianist and composer.

  • Dim Levin

    Contributed to the development of the Standard Model of particle physics.

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April 27, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 27, 1956:

  • Rochester, NY: Al Franken Day.
  • Catalonia: Montserrat's Day (see Montserrat).
  • South Africa: Freedom day.
  • Slovenia: Day of Uprising Against Occupation.

Saints celebrated on April 27, 1956:

  • Saint Liberalis
  • Saint Mariana
  • Saint Floribert
  • Saint Zita Lombardo
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April 27, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 27, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 23rd and April 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 27, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 27, 1956 was No Other Love by Ronnie Hilton, according to the music chart for the week April 23rd and April 29th.

April 27, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 27, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 23rd and April 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - No Other Love
  2. - The Poor People Of Paris
  3. - Rock And Roll Waltz
  4. - Only You
  5. - It's Almost Tomorrow

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April 27, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 27, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Harder They Fall

The Harder They Fall

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Mark Robson

Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Rod Steiger, Jan Sterling, Mike Lane

Country: United States of America

The Man Who Knew Too Much

The Man Who Knew Too Much

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock

Starring: James Stewart, Doris Day, Brenda de Banzie, Bernard Miles

Country: United States of America

The Scarlet Hour

The Scarlet Hour

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: Carol Ohmart, Tom Tryon, Jody Lawrance, James Gregory

The Last Hunt

The Last Hunt

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Richard Brooks

Starring: Robert Taylor, Stewart Granger, Lloyd Nolan, Debra Paget

The Eddy Duchin Story

The Eddy Duchin Story

Release year: 1956

Directed by: George Sidney

Starring: Tyrone Power, Kim Novak, Victoria Shaw, James Whitmore

April 27, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 27, 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:

Scaramouche

Scaramouche

Release year: 1956

Directed by: George Sidney

Double Cross

Double Cross

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Armand Gazarian

A Show Called Fred

A Show Called Fred

Release year: 1956

Starring: Peter Sellers, Spike Milligan, Graham Stark, Kenneth Connor

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

It's the Law

It's the Law

Release year: 1956

April 27, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 27, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Harry Of Monmouth by A.M. Maughan

Harry Of Monmouth

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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.

The Quiet American by Graham Greene

The Quiet American

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Graham Greene's classic exploration on love, innocence and morality in Vietnam. "I never knew a person who had better motives for all his trouble," Graham Greene’s narrator Fowler says.

The Search For Bridey Murphy by Morey Bernstein

The Search For Bridey Murphy

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This classic was first published in 1956 and is still relevant to today's New Age audience. It is well documented that Bridey Murphy, an Irish woman who spoke to a hypnotized patient through her Irish accent, was a true story.

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 …

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Who was the US President on April 27, 1956?

On April 27, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 27, 1956?

On April 27, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 27, 1956?

On April 27, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about April 27th?

April 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th day of the month of April. 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 April 27th, such as:

  • 2019 - Official video for taylor swift's song "me!" the official video for taylor swift's "me" premiered thursday night. it broke vevo's record of the largest debut with at least 56.9 million views in 24 hours.
  • 2018 - As protests enter their fifth week, the united nations high commissioner zeid ra'ad al hussein requests israel to stop using lethal force. israeli defence forces are openly firing again, even using live ammunition.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights reported a large explosion close to damascus international airport, followed by a fire. according to the syrian government, israel attacked the military base with multiple missiles. yisrael katz, israeli intelligence minister, stated that the strike was in complete agreement with israel's policies. (bbc) (wires via sydney morning herald: israeli air defense command shot down a syrian air force drone with a mim-104 patriot missile.

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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 April 1956?

April 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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 April 1956 calendar looked like.

Friday April 27, 1956