What happened this day in history October 23, 1956

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

October 23, 1956: Facts & Myths About This Day

October 23, 1956 is the 297th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 69 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is October 10, 1956 – a Tuesday. 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 ‘dihectaenneacontaheptagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Cent every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $231.94. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Libra is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Opal is the modern birthstone for this month. Jasper 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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October 23, 1956 Historical Events

  • 1956
    Thousands of Hungarians protest against the government and Soviet occupation. (The Hungarian Revolution is crushed on November 4).

Who were born on October 23, 1956?

  • 1956
    Dianne Reeves, American jazz singer
  • 1956
    Dwight Yoakam, American singer

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