What happened this day in history August 5, 1956

What are the important events that happened on August 5, 1956? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

August 5, 1956: Facts & Myths About This Day

August 5, 1956 is the 218th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 148 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Sunday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is July 23, 1956 – a Sunday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘dihectadecaoctagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a dollar every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $22,173.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Leo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Peridot is the modern birthstone for this month. Diamond is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Monkey is the mythical animal and Fire is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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Who were born on August 5, 1956?

  • 1956
    Jerry Ciccoritti, Canadian film director
  • 1956
    Maureen McCormick, American actress

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