What happened this day in history August 8, 1956

What are the important events that happened on August 8, 1956? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

August 8, 1956: Facts & Myths About This Day

August 8, 1956 is the 221st day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 145 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is July 26, 1956 – a Wednesday. 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 ‘dihectaicosahenagon’ day.

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If a person born on this day saved a dollar every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $22,876.00. (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 8, 1956?

  • 1956
    Branscombe Richmond, American actor
  • 1956
    Cecilia Roth, Argentine actress
  • 1956
    Chris Foreman, English guitarist (Madness)
  • 1956
    David Grant, English singer and vocal coach

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