Monday April 30, 1956: on this day

April 30, 1956 was the 121st day of the year 1956, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is April 30, 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 30, 1956, who was born and died on April 30, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 30, 1956, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Good-bye, My Lady, directed by William A. Wellman), TV series (e.g. Lui E Lei) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 30th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 30, 1956?


April 30, 1956 was a Monday and it was the 121st day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 30, 1956 can also be written as 4/30/1956 in the US and as 30/4/1956 in UK and Europe.

April 30, 1956 in April 1956 calendar

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April 30, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 30, 1956:

  • Former vice president and senator alben barkley dies during a speech in virginia. he collapses after proclaiming ''i would rather be a servant in the house of the lord than sit in the seats of the mighty.''
  • Former vice president and democratic senator alben barkley dies during a speech in virginia.

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April 30, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 30th 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 30, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 30, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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April 30, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 30, 1956 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 30, 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 30, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 12:12 am and setting at 10:58 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 30, 1956?


Famous people born on April 30, 1956:

  • Lars von Trier
    Lars von Trier

    Lars von trier is a danish film director known for his provocative and controversial films, such as 'breaking the waves' and 'dancer in the...

  • Masayoshi Suzuki

    Influential Japanese playwright known for his innovative and thought-provoking dramas.

  • Arelie Fernandez

    Pioneering essayist known for her insightful and thought-provoking writings.

  • Jorge Chaminé

    Jorge chaminé is a renowned portuguese opera singer known for his powerful baritone voice and performances in major opera houses around the...

  • Richard Farina

    Folk singer (reflections in a crystal wind).

  • Sarah Brandner
  • Åge Sørensen
  • Régis Courtecuisse
  • Alan Friedman
  • Robin Kelly
  • Marina Pinzuti
  • Michael Wright
  • Marty Byrnes
  • Joseph Duell

Whose famous birthday is on April 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 30th:

  • Cloris Leachman
    Cloris Leachman

    American actress.

  • Duke Ellington
    Duke Ellington

    Duke ellington was a renowned american musician and composer known for his influential jazz compositions and performances.

  • Travis Scott
    Travis Scott

    Travis scott is a renowned musician known for his unique blend of hip-hop and psychedelic music, as well as his high-energy live...

  • Gal Gadot
    Gal Gadot

    Gal gadot is an israeli actress best known for her role as wonder woman in the dc extended universe films.

  • Nicolas Hulot
    Nicolas Hulot

    French environmental activist, tv presenter, and ecologist.

  • Johnny Galecki
    Johnny Galecki

    Johnny galecki is an american actor best known for his role as leonard hofstadter in the tv show the big bang theory.

  • Sam Heughan
    Sam Heughan

    Sam heughan is a scottish tv actor best known for his role as jamie fraser in the tv series outlander.

  • Kirsten Dunst
    Kirsten Dunst

    Kirsten Dunst is a well-known actress who has appeared in various films and TV shows.

  • Dianna Agron
    Dianna Agron

    Dianna agron is an american actress best known for her role as quinn fabray on the television series glee.

  • Willie Nelson
    Willie Nelson

    American actor, singer, songwriter, and actor.

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April 30, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 67 years 11 months old,

or 815 months and 20 days old,

or 3546 weeks and 4 days old,

or 24826 days old,

if you were born on April 30, 1956.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 30, 1956?

There are 11 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 30th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 30, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 30, 1956.

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April 30, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 30, 1956:

  • Alben Winfield Barkley

    Alben Winfield Barkley was the 35th Vice President of the United States, serving under President Harry S. Truman.

  • Alben William Barkley

    Alben William Barkley was the 35th Vice President of the United States, serving under President Harry S. Truman.

  • Alben Barkley

    Alben Barkley was the 35th Vice President of the United States, serving under President Harry S. Truman.

  • Alben W Barkley (US Vice President-Democrat-1949-53)

    At the age of 78, he dies.

  • Modesto Denis

What famous deaths happened on April 30th?

Famous deaths on April 30th:

  • Inger Stevens
    Inger Stevens

    Swedish-american actress, best known for her role on the tv series "the farmer's daughter," where she looked healthy, happy, and warm.

  • Agnes Moorehead
    Agnes Moorehead

    American actress, best known for her role in 1960s american tv comedy "bewitched", in which she played the mother.

  • Gia Scala
    Gia Scala

    Actress (garment jungle i aim at the stars), dies in 38.

  • Rishi Kapoor
    Rishi Kapoor

    Indian actor, film director and producer (b. 1952).

  • Helen Chandler
    Helen Chandler

    Actress (dracula.

  • Nezar Qabbani

    Nezar Qabbani was a renowned Syrian poet, diplomat, and publisher who is considered one of the most influential Arab poets of the 20th...

  • Seith Bennett

    Bestselling author known for his captivating novels that captured the hearts of readers worldwide.

  • Amnen Nasr

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking work in quantum mechanics.

  • Carolle Dubois

    Carolle Dubois was a renowned French journalist who covered international news and conflicts for a major news agency.

  • Jimie Takahashi

    Jimie Takahashi was a respected journalist who dedicated her career to reporting on international affairs and human rights.

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April 30, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 30, 1956:

  • Sweden - Birthday of King Carl XVI Gustav, an official flag day.
  • Mexico - Children's Day.
  • The Netherlands - Queen's Day.
  • LaVeyan Satanism - Walpurgisnacht, or Walpurgis Night, as noted in The Satanic Bible.
  • Scandinavia - The arrival of spring, Walpurgis Night.
  • Roman Empire - third day of the Floralia in honor of Flora.
  • Blessed Hildegard
  • Blessed Radolf of Affligem
  • Blessed Rosemonde
  • Vietnam - Liberation Day.

Observances on April 30, 1956:

  • International Jazz Day

Saints celebrated on April 30, 1956:

  • Saint Pope Pius V
  • Saint Eutropius
  • Saint Maximus, 3rd century martyr
  • Saint Marianus and James, martyrs in Numidia in 259
  • Saint Joseph Benedict Cottolengo
  • Saint Suitbert the Younger (d. 807)
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April 30, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 30, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 30th and May 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 30, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 30, 1956 was No Other Love by Ronnie Hilton, according to the music chart for the week April 30th and May 6th.

April 30, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 30, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 30th and May 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - No Other Love
  2. - The Poor People Of Paris
  3. - A Tear Fell
  4. - Rock And Roll Waltz
  5. - Lost John / Stewball

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April 30, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 30, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Good-bye, My Lady

Good-bye, My Lady

Release year: 1956

Directed by: William A. Wellman

Starring: Walter Brennan, Phil Harris, Brandon De Wilde, Sidney Poitier

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

April 30, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 30, 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:

Lui e lei

Lui e lei

Release year: 1956

Scaramouche

Scaramouche

Release year: 1956

Directed by: George Sidney

Double Cross

Double Cross

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Armand Gazarian

The Gabby Hayes Show

The Gabby Hayes Show

Release year: 1956

Yakity Yak

Yakity Yak

Release year: 1956

April 30, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 30, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Harry Of Monmouth by A.M. Maughan

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The Birth Of Britain by Winston S. Churchill

The Birth Of Britain

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The Birth of Britain is the opening volume of A History of the English Speaking Peoples by Winston Churchill, the four-volume book that has been immensely popular and easy to read.

Imperial Woman by Pearl S. Buck

Imperial Woman

By:

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.

Memoirs by Harry S. Truman

Memoirs

By:

This invaluable account by President Truman gives extraordinary insight into the events and decisions which have shaped our world.

The Search For Bridey Murphy by Morey Bernstein

The Search For Bridey Murphy

By:

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.

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Who was the US President on April 30, 1956?

On April 30, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 30, 1956?

On April 30, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 30, 1956?

On April 30, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about April 30th?

April 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th 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 30th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 japanese imperial transition: emperor akihito abdicates his chrysanthemum trinity in favor of crown prince naruhito, his elder son. since emperor kokaku's 1817 death, he is the first emperor in more than two hundred years to abdicate.
  • 2018 - Journalists killed in afghanistan war (2001-present). ahmad shah, a bbc pashto reporter, is shot to death in khost, the eastern province.
  • 2017 - In a shooting incident at a san diego pool party, seven people are hurt and one is killed. police kill the suspect.

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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.

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Monday April 30, 1956