Thursday August 30, 1956: on this day

August 30, 1956 was the 243rd day of the year 1956, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 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 August 30, 1956, who was born and died on August 30, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 30, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day), movies (e.g. Attack, directed by Robert Aldrich), TV series (e.g. The Black Tulip) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was August 30, 1956?


August 30, 1956 was a Thursday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 30, 1956 can also be written as 8/30/1956 in the US and as 30/8/1956 in UK and Europe.

August 30, 1956 in August 1956 calendar

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August 30, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 30, 1956:

  • White mob prevents enrollment of blacks at mansfield hs, texas
  • The lake pontchartrain causeway opens.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

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 30, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Discover the planets positions on August 30th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 30, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 12:18 am and setting at 04:23 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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Who was born on August 30, 1956?


Famous people born on August 30, 1956:

  • Frans Peeters

    Belgian trap shooter, who won a bronze medal at the seoul olympics 1988.

  • Frank Conniff

    American actor, producer, and screenwriter.

  • Jayne Irving

    English tv hosts (live at 3).

  • Steve Rauschenberger

    American politician.

  • Ismaël Lô
  • Julian Richings
  • Sergio Giovannone
  • Bernadette Zurbriggen
  • Said Belqola
  • Alberto Stramaccioni
  • Christophe Freyss
  • Rodney Jones
  • Omar Jorge
  • Kelly Moore

Whose famous birthday is on August 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 30th:

  • Cameron Diaz
    Cameron Diaz

    American actress, producer and former fashion model.

  • Kitty Wells
    Kitty Wells

    American country-western singer who was so popular during the decade between the 1950s and the early 1970s, she was called "the queen of...

  • Peggy Lipton
    Peggy Lipton

    American actress.

  • Michael Chiklis
    Michael Chiklis

    American actor and star of "the shield," a tv drama about police.

  • Ted Williams
    Ted Williams

    American baseball player.

  • Fred MacMurray
    Fred MacMurray

    Actor (my three sons), died from pneumonia at 83.

  • Joan Blondell
    Joan Blondell

    American actress and singer (b. 1906).

  • Elden Henson
    Elden Henson

    Elden Henson is an actor who gained fame for his roles in sports-related movies.

  • Elizabeth Ashley
    Elizabeth Ashley

    American actress, she was young, beautiful, and intense when she played her first stage role in 1961-62's "take her, she's mine" for which...

  • Molly Ivins
    Molly Ivins

    American journalist and liberal political commentator.

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


You are 67 years 6 months old,

or 810 months and 28 days old,

or 3526 weeks

or 24682 days old,

if you were born on August 30, 1956.

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

There are 155 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 30th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on August 30, 1956:

  • Jose Antonio de Donostia

    Composer dies at age 70.

  • Alessandro Coppi

What famous deaths happened on August 30th?

Famous deaths on August 30th:

  • Bharat Gopy
    Bharat Gopy

    Renowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.

  • Charles Bronson
    Charles Bronson

    American actor who has appeared in more than 70 films.

  • Glenn Ford
    Glenn Ford

    Canadian-american actor.

  • Valerie Harper
    Valerie Harper

    American actress who was well-known for her role as the worrywart in the "mary tyler moore show," which ran from 1970 to 1974.

  • William Talman
    William Talman

    American actor and screenwriter (d. 1968).

  • Charles Coburn
    Charles Coburn

    American actor and singer (d. 1961).

  • Milian Cavalcanti

    Pioneering Brazilian filmmaker known for his avant-garde works.

  • Oliver Sacks

    Renowned neurologist known for his work in the field of neurology and his bestselling books.

  • Muhannad Al-Hakim

    Influential physician and scholar in the Islamic Golden Age.

  • Mihail Gorbachev

    Mihail Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union and a prominent figure in the business world after the dissolution of the USSR.

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


Holidays on August 30, 1956:

  • International Day of the Disappeared
  • Turkey - Victory Day (to commemorate the Battle of Dumlupinar in 1922)
  • Peru - Saint Rose of Lima's Day

Observances on August 30, 1956:

  • International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
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August 30, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 30, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 27th and September 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 30, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 1956 was Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

August 30, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 30, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on August 30, 1956 was Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.

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

The music chart in the UK on August 30, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 27th and September 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera)
  2. - Lay Down Your Arms
  3. - Rockin' Through The Rye
  4. - Why Do Fools Fall In Love
  5. - Walk Hand In Hand

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

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

Attack

Attack

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Robert Aldrich

Starring: Jack Palance, Lee Marvin, Eddie Albert, Robert Strauss

Country: United States of America

Back from Eternity

Back from Eternity

Release year: 1956

Directed by: John Farrow

Starring: Robert Ryan, Anita Ekberg, Rod Steiger, Phyllis Kirk

Bus Stop

Bus Stop

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Joshua Logan

Starring: Marilyn Monroe, Don Murray, Arthur O'Connell, Betty Field

Country: United States of America

The Vagabond King

The Vagabond King

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: Kathryn Grayson, Oreste Kirkop, Rita Moreno, Cedric Hardwicke

War and Peace

War and Peace

Release year: 1956

Directed by: King Vidor

Starring: Audrey Hepburn, Henry Fonda, Mel Ferrer, Vittorio Gassman

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on August 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:

The Black Tulip

The Black Tulip

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Orchard

Man Against Crime

Man Against Crime

Release year: 1956

Opportunity Knocks

Opportunity Knocks

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Donald Petrie

Adventure Theater

Adventure Theater

Release year: 1956

Hey, Jeannie!

Hey, Jeannie!

Release year: 1956

Written by:

Starring: Jeannie Carson, Allen Jenkins, Jane Dulo

Country: United States of America

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

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

A Single Pebble by John Hersey

A Single Pebble

By:

An American engineer sends his young son to China to check the Yangtze River. He travels through the river's canyons looking for dam sites.

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.

The Birth Of Britain by Winston S. Churchill

The Birth Of Britain

By:

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.

Song Of America by George M. Mardikian

Song Of America

By:

Fascinating Story of an Armenian Immigrant and the Inspiring Meaning He Discovered in American Life.

Lady Sings The Blues by Billie Holiday and William Dufty

Lady Sings The Blues

By:

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Who was the US President on August 30, 1956?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on August 30, 1956?

On August 30, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 30th?

August 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th day of the month of August. 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 August 30th, such as:

  • 2018 - Economy of argentina: argentina raises its interest rate to 60% as its currency plummets.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 11 afghan civilians were killed and 16 others were injured when a nato helicopter attacked logar province east of kabul, where taliban insurgents had sought refuge.
  • 2016 - Sinjar massacre: many yazidi were killed in the massacre of 2014. isil discovered 72 mass graves.

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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 August 1956?

August 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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