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June 28, 1956 was the 180th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is June 28, 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 June 28, 1956, who was born and died on June 28, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 28, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates), movies (e.g. Somebody Up There Likes Me, directed by Robert Wise), TV series (e.g. Man Against Crime) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 28th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 28, 1956?
- June 28, 1956: What happened on that day?
- June 28, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 28, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 28, 1956?
- June 28, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- June 28, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
- June 28, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- June 28, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- June 28, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 28, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 28, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 28, 1956?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 28, 1956?
- Who was the Pope on June 28, 1956?
What day of the week was June 28, 1956?
June 28, 1956 was a Thursday and it was the 180th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 28, 1956 can also be written as 6/28/1956 in the US and as 28/6/1956 in UK and Europe.
June 28, 1956: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 28, 1956:
- First atomic reactor built for private research operates in chicago, illinois, usa.
- Riots break out in poznan, poland; 38 die.
- In poznań, workers from hcp factory go to the streets, sparking one of the first major protests against communist government both in poland and europe.
June 28, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 28th is Cancer.
Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.
Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.
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June 28, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 28, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on June 28th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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June 28, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 28, 1956 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 28, 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 June 28, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 10:54 pm and setting at 11:32 am.
The previous full moon was on Jun 23, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Jul 22, 1956.
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Who was born on June 28, 1956?
Famous people born on June 28, 1956:
- Amira Hass
Israeli journalist known for her coverage of Palestinian affairs.
- Noel Mugavin
Australian rules football player.
- Giovanni Dell'elce
Italian politician and member of parliament.
- Bakir Izetbegović
- Per Bergerud
- Alma Rosa Hernández
- Helmut Kickton
- Daniela Altomonte
Whose famous birthday is on June 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 28th:
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Kathy BatesAmerican actress.
![Ji-won Ha]()
Ji-won HaJi-won ha is a south korean actress known for her roles in popular korean dramas and films.
![John Cusack]()
John CusackJohn cusack is an american actor known for his roles in iconic 80s and 90s films such as 'say anything' and 'high fidelity'.
![Sabrina Ferilli]()
Sabrina FerilliItalian actress, seen in films that are lighthearted and funny such as "the sky is always blue" and "august holliday.
![Mel Brooks]()
Mel BrooksAmerican screenwriter, comedian and actor.
![Gilda Radner]()
Gilda RadnerAmerican comedian on film and stage who created a collection of funny characters for tv's "saturday night live".
![Alessandro Nivola]()
Alessandro NivolaAmerican producer and actor, who has appeared in feature films like american hustle.
![Alice Krige]()
Alice KrigeSouth africa -- actress (chariots of fire, ladykiller).
![Steve Burton]()
Steve BurtonAmerican actor.
![John Inman]()
John InmanBritish actor, born in 13 years.
June 28, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 67 years 10 months old,
or 814 months
or 3539 weeks and 3 days old,
or 24776 days old,
if you were born on June 28, 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 June 28, 1956?
There are 61 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday June 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 28, 1956?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 28, 1956.
June 28, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on June 28th?
Famous deaths on June 28th:
![Rod Serling]()
Rod SerlingAmerican radio and television script writer.
![Stanley Baker]()
Stanley BakerActor (accident guns of navarone), died at 49.
![Robert Byrd]()
Robert ByrdAmerican politician.
![Meshach Taylor]()
Meshach TaylorAmerican actor and singer (d. 2014.
- James Madison
American politician who contributed to the details and philosophy of the new form government being created for the revolutionary u.s.
- Terilynn Shaw
Bestselling author known for her captivating novels that touched the hearts of many.
- Dracen Dragonscale
Dracen Dragonscale was a pioneering alchemist who developed several groundbreaking potions and elixirs that revolutionized the field of...
- Mihail Tal
Mihail Tal was a Latvian-Soviet chess grandmaster and the eighth world chess champion.
- Allin
American professional wrestler known for his wild and unpredictable behavior.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on June 28th
June 28, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on June 28, 1956:
- Feast of St Irenaeus of Lyon
- Vidovdan, Orthodox religious holiday commemorating St. Vitus
- National Handshake Day
June 28, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 28, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 25th and July 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 28, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 28, 1956 was Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates, according to the music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.
June 28, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 28, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 25th and July 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- George Cates - Moonglow And Theme From Picnic
- Tony Martin - Walk Hand In Hand
June 28, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 28, 1956 was Why Do Fools Fall In Love by Teenagers featuring Frankie Lymon, according to the music chart for the week June 25th and July 1st.
June 28, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 28, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 25th and July 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Teenagers featuring Frankie Lymon - Why Do Fools Fall In Love
- Pat Boone - I'll Be Home
- Various Artists - All Star Hit Parade (EP)
- Elvis Presley - Heartbreak Hotel
- The Goons - I'm Walking Backwards For Christmas / Bluebottle Blues
June 28, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 28, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Somebody Up There Likes Me
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Robert Wise
Starring: Paul Newman, Pier Angeli, Everett Sloane, Eileen Heckart
Country: United States of America
Reach for the Sky
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Lewis Gilbert
Starring: Kenneth More, Muriel Pavlow, Lyndon Brook, Lee Patterson
Country: United States of America
La tercera palabra
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Julián Soler
Starring: Pedro Infante, Marga López, Sara García, Prudencia Grifell
Frontier Gambler
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Sam Newfield
Starring: John Bromfield, Coleen Gray, Kent Taylor, Jim Davis
The King and I
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Walter Lang
Starring: Yul Brynner, Deborah Kerr, Rita Moreno, Martin Benson
Country: United States of America
June 28, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 28, 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:
Man Against Crime
Release year: 1956
Opportunity Knocks
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Donald Petrie
Adventure Theater
Release year: 1956
Panorama
Release year: 1956
Lui e lei
Release year: 1956
June 28, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 28, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Imperial Woman
By: Pearl S. Buck
The fictionalized biography of Ci-xi, the last Empress of China, Imperial Woman, is based on her life as a concubine to the Xianfeng Emperor. He died in his role as the de facto head.
The Search For Bridey Murphy
By: Morey Bernstein
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.
How To Live 365 Days A Year
By: John A. Schindler
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.
The Last Hurrah
By: Edwin O'Connor
Inspired by James M. Curley's career, O'Connor's 1956 account on big-city politics portrays O'Connor's Irish-American political boss, a demagogue, and rogue, but he deeply understands his constituents.
Who was the US President on June 28, 1956?
On June 28, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 28, 1956?
On June 28, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on June 28, 1956?
On June 28, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about June 28th?
June 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of June. 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 June 28th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 indanan bombings - two suicide bombers set off their bombs in sulu (philippines), killing four soldiers as well as two civilians. isil claims responsibility.
- 2018 - 2018 uy aviation king air c90 crashes: four people were killed in a light aircraft crash in mumbai's ghatkopar, india.
- 2017 - Type 055 destroyer: china’s state-run global times newspaper reports that the type 055 destroyer was launched at the jiangnan shipyard, shanghai. it is a 10,000-ton "new-generation" warship.
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 June 1956?
June 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.
