Wednesday August 8th, 1956
August Eighth, Nineteen Fifty-Six

How old am I if I was born on August 8, 1956?


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Date Facts:

  • August 8, 1956 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign for this date is: Leo
  • This date was 24,905 days ago
  • August 8th 2025 is on a Friday
  • Someone born on this date is 68 years old
  • If you were born on this date:

  • You've slept for 8,302 days or 23 years!
  • Your next birthday is 297 days away
  • You've been alive for 597,720 hours
  • You were born on a Wednesday in early August
  • You are 35,863,200 minutes old
  • Your next birthday is on a Friday

  • Most popular baby names of 1956 ranked:

    Rank Name
    1. Michael
    2. James
    3. Robert
    4. David
    5. John
    6. William
    7. Richard
    Rank Name
    1. Debra
    2. Linda
    3. Deborah
    4. Susan
    5. Patricia
    6. Karen
    7. Cynthia

    How popular is your name? Search to find out!


    Celebrities Birthdays:
    August 8th

    You Share a birthday with over 17 other celebrities and/or famous people! Click Here to view our complete list. Who do you share a birthday with?

    Peridot: Birthstone for August 8th, 1956

    Stone:

    Energies:

    Healing
    Rejuvenation

    High Value:
    $300 Per Carat
    Low Value:
    $60 Per Carat

    Click Here To learn more about August Birthstones

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    Peridot, the birthstone of August, is a soft, lime green gem stone. Often associated with peace, good fortune and happiness, this gemstone primarily come from Egypt and was often worn by the ancient Pharaohs. Also know as the 'Gem of the sun', the Peridot makes for an ideal 16th anniversary gift and for good reason. With the ability to ward off Evil and nightmares, while also bestowing peace, loyalty, and commitment to ones love life.

    Traditionally a lime green color, the Peridot mixes very well with platinum's and silvers. The stone belongs to the Forsterite-Fayalite mineral group, which means its color comes from the composition of the mineral itself as opposed to impurities in which more other stones acquire their color. Due to this, the stone is purely one color, and only varies with slightly different shades of green, and sometime with a hint of yellow.

    1956 - the Baby Boomer Generation :

    Age Range:

    60-79 years old

    Attributes:

    Generally considered a product of WWII, Baby Boomers are now reaching the age of retirement.

    the Baby Boomer Generation Summary:

    The Baby Boomers were named after the explosion of babies that were born following the end of World War II. The amount of babies born during this time period were roughly 50% higher than average.

    Time Period:

    1945-1964

    Like to see more about Generations? Click here to go to our interactive generations table.


    Zodiac - Leo:

    Symbol:

    Leo Traits:

    Action-oriented
    Warm
    Attention-seeking

    Leo Summary:

    Leos are generous and kind, yetis also known for having a s short and hot temper

    Start Date:

    7-23

    End Date:

    8-22

    Click here to see more about Leo


    1956-08-08: This day in History:

  • 1579-08-08 Cornerstone is laid for Tycho Brahe's Uraniborg observatory
  • 1609-08-08 Venetian senate examines Galileo Galilei's telescope
  • 1709-08-08 1st known ascent in a hot-air balloon by Father Bartolomeu de Gusmao of Portugal (indoors!)
  • 1814-08-08 Peace negotiations begin in Ghent Belgium
  • 1843-08-08 Natal (in South Africa) is made a British colony
  • 1864-08-08 Red Cross Anniversary
  • 1900-08-08 1st Davis Cup tennis matches held in Boston
  • 1920-08-08 Tigers beat Yanks 1-0 in shortest AL game 73 minutes
  • 1929-08-08 Salem Oregon airport dedicated
  • 1937-08-08 Bonneville Dam on the Columbia River begins producing power
  • 1940-08-08 Battle of Britain began as Germany launched air attacks
  • 1963-08-08 Great Train Robbery in England
  • 1972-08-08 Yanks sign a 30 year lease with NY City
  • 1978-08-08 US launches Pioneer Venus probe
  • 1980-08-08 LBV Conference Center & Club Lake Villas open

  • 8-8-1956 in
    Roman Numerals:

    VIII • VIII • MCMLVI


    What is 1956-08-08 converted to roman numerals? Above is the date 8-8-1956 converted into roman numerals.
    The above date is written in the traditional western/American style of writing dates. Formatted in the order of
    Month-Day-Year. If you prefer the European way of writing dates (Which is day-month-year) the roman numerals would be written VIII • VIII • MCMLVI.


    Next Birthday Countdown:

    Countdown timer for Aug 8, 2025:


    The above timer is a countdown clock for your next birthday! (Assuming you were born on 1956-08-08) This timer is automatically updated, and is accurate all the way up to the nearest second. Watch as your next birthday ticks closer and closer right before your eyes. If you were born on august-8-1956, your next birthday is only 297 days away.


    Your birthday is on August eighth, 1956. Being born in early-August says a lot about you. Your zodiac sign is leo, your birth-stone is the Peridot, and your birth flower is the Gladiolus (both of which make great gifts for someone with this birthday). You are 68 years old, and were born in the middle of the Baby Boomer Generation . Which generation you are born into makes a huge impact on your life, click here to see our interactive table and learn more. You have been alive for 24905 days, or 597720 hours, or 35863200 minutes! Your next birthday which is in 2025, is on a Friday.

  • Birthstone: Peridot (great gift idea, see Peridot article)
  • Birthflower: Gladiolus
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo

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