What happened this day in history August 23, 1956

What are the important events that happened on August 23, 1956? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

August 23, 1956: Facts & Myths About This Day

August 23, 1956 is the 236th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 130 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Thursday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 10, 1956 – a Thursday. 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 ‘dihectatriacontahexagon’ day.

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If a person born on this day saved a Quarter every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $5,832.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Virgo 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 23, 1956?

  • 1956
    Andreas Floer, German mathematician (d. 1991)
  • 1956
    Hans-Jürgen Salewski, German footballer
  • 1956
    Skipp Sudduth, American actor
  • 1956
    Valgerd Svarstad Haugland, Norwegian politician

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