Sunday December 02, 1956: on this day

December 02, 1956 was the 337th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 02, 1956 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 02, 1956, who was born and died on December 02, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 02, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Green Door by Jim Lowe), movies (e.g. 7th Cavalry, directed by Joseph H. Lewis), TV series (e.g. Hit Parade) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 2nd, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 02, 1956?


December 02, 1956 was a Sunday and it was the 337th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 02, 1956 can also be written as 12/2/1956 in the US and as 2/12/1956 in UK and Europe.

December 02, 1956 in December 1956 calendar

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December 02, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 02, 1956:

  • The granma yacht reaches the shores of cuba's oriente province and fidel castro, che guevara and 80 other members of the 26th of july movement disembark to initiate the cuban revolution.

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December 02, 1956: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Chicago Bears - Detroit Lions : 10 - 42
  • Green Bay Packers - Chicago Cardinals : 24 - 21
  • Los Angeles Rams - Pittsburgh Steelers : 13 - 30
  • Philadelphia Eagles - Cleveland Browns : 14 - 17
  • San Francisco 49ers - Baltimore Colts : 20 - 17
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December 02, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 2nd is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 02, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Monkey chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 02, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on December 2nd, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 02, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 02, 1956 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 02, 1956 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on December 02, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 07:11 am and setting at 05:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 18, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Dec 17, 1956.

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Who was born on December 02, 1956?


Famous people born on December 02, 1956:

  • Steven Bauer
    Steven Bauer

    Havana, cuba -- actor ("scarface, thief of hearts").

  • Janice Galloway

    Scottish author known for her novels and short stories.

  • Isabelino Acosta
  • Antonio Agogliati
  • Claudio Franci
  • Raúl Isaac González
  • Tara Heiss
  • Sergej Kotenko
  • Albert Mallach
  • Maurizio Morante
  • Mostafa Mohammad-Najjar
  • XVIII duca di Norfolk Edward Fitzalan-Howard
  • Antonio Ibáñez de Alba
  • Chris Wilson

Whose famous birthday is on December 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 2nd:

  • Britney Spears
    Britney Spears

    American singer of dance-pop, who was a huge success at age 19.

  • Nelly Furtado
    Nelly Furtado

    Portuguese-canadian singer/songwriter.

  • Lucy Liu
    Lucy Liu

    American actress and producer.

  • Brendan Coyle
    Brendan Coyle

    English actor.

  • Julie Harris
    Julie Harris

    American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.

  • Yvonne Catterfeld
    Yvonne Catterfeld

    German actress and singer.

  • Alexander Haig
    Alexander Haig

    American soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...

  • Jana Kramer
    Jana Kramer

    Jana Kramer is an American actress known for her roles in TV shows and movies.

  • Penelope Spheeris
    Penelope Spheeris

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Wilson Jermaine Heredia
    Wilson Jermaine Heredia

    American actor.

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December 02, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 67 years 4 months old,

or 808 months and 22 days old,

or 3516 weeks and 3 days old,

or 24615 days old,

if you were born on December 02, 1956.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 02, 1956?

There are 223 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 02, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 02, 1956.

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December 02, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 02, 1956:

  • Dell Henderson
  • Franz Osten

What famous deaths happened on December 2nd?

Famous deaths on December 2nd:

  • Harrison Ford
    Harrison Ford

    American actor.

  • Desi Arnaz
    Desi Arnaz

    Cuban-american actor and musician.

  • Marty Feldman
    Marty Feldman

    Marty feldman was a british comedian, writer, and actor known for his bulging eyes and comedic roles in films such as young frankenstein.

  • Robert Cummings
    Robert Cummings

    American actor.

  • Gail Fisher
    Gail Fisher

    American actress (born 1935).

  • Michael Gothard
    Michael Gothard

    English actor (born 1939).

  • Bensyn Johnson

    Legendary sprinter who set world records in the 100m and 200m.

  • Cartel de Medellin

    Infamous Colombian drug lord and leader of the Medellin Cartel.

  • Nera Wolfe

    Famous mystery writer best known for creating the detective character Nero Wolfe.

  • Marquis de Sade

    French nobleman and writer known for his erotic works and libertine lifestyle.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 2nd

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December 02, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 02, 1956:

  • Laos - National Day
  • United Arab Emirates - National Day (independence from Britain, 1971)
  • R.C. Saints - St Bibiana

Observances on December 02, 1956:

  • International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
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December 02, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 02, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 26th and December 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 02, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 02, 1956 was The Green Door by Jim Lowe, according to the music chart for the week November 26th and December 2nd.

December 02, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 02, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 26th and December 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Green Door
  2. - Blueberry Hill
  3. - Hey! Jealous Lover

December 02, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 02, 1956 was Just Walkin' In The Rain by Johnnie Ray, according to the music chart for the week November 26th and December 2nd.

December 02, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 02, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 26th and December 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Just Walkin' In The Rain
  2. - The Green Door
  3. - Singing The Blues
  4. - St Therese Of The Roses
  5. - Rip It Up

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December 02, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 02, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

7th Cavalry

7th Cavalry

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Joseph H. Lewis

Starring: Randolph Scott, Barbara Hale, Jay C. Flippen, Frank Faylen

Rock Rock Rock!

Rock Rock Rock!

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Will Price

Starring: Alan Freed and his Rock 'n Roll Band, Fran Manfred, Tuesday Weld, Connie Francis

Man Beast

Man Beast

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Jerry Warren

Starring: Rock Madison, Asa Maynor, George Skaff, Tom Maruzzi

The Teahouse of the August Moon

The Teahouse of the August Moon

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Daniel Mann

Starring: Marlon Brando, Glenn Ford, Machiko Kyô, Eddie Albert

Country: United States of America

...And God Created Woman

...And God Created Woman

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Roger Vadim

Starring: Brigitte Bardot, Curd Jürgens, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Jane Marken

Country: United States of America

December 02, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 02, 1956 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Hit Parade

Hit Parade

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Joe Casey

Wedding Day

Wedding Day

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Andre Gordon

Give Us This Day

Give Us This Day

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Adam Stern

Kidnapped

Kidnapped

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Robert Stevenson

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Alastair Reid

December 02, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 02, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The New World by Winston S. Churchill

The New World

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The New World is Winston S. Churchill’s stunning re-creation, The New World, of one of America's most tragic periods - the period between 1485-1688.

The Nun'S Story by Kathryn Hulme

The Nun'S Story

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The story of the nun

A Certain Smile by Francoise Sagan

A Certain Smile

By:

Francoise Sagan is most well-known for Bonjour Tristesse, her first novel. She published it in 1953 at age eighteen.

Men To Match My Mountains by Irving Stone

Men To Match My Mountains

By:

This collection contains stories that give insight into the diverse personalities of the settlers who helped to tame America’s Far West.

Our Valiant Few by F Van Wyck Mason

Our Valiant Few

By:

Historiographical Drama

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Who was the US President on December 02, 1956?

On December 02, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 02, 1956?

On December 02, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 02, 1956?

On December 02, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 2nd?

December 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a u.s. air force strike in afghanistan kills mullah abdul manan akhund.
  • 2017 - Israeli involvement in the syrian civil war. israel launched surface-to-surface missiles against a military installation just outside damascus, syrian state tv reported.
  • 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). three turkish soldiers were killed in a military operation in hakkari province.

Find out more about December 2nd

history

What happened in 1956?

1956 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Elvis Presley records his version of Blue Suede Shoes
  • KRMA TV channel 6 in Denver, CO (PBS) begins broadcasting
  • KTXS TV channel 12 in Sweetwater-Abilene, TX (ABC) begins broadcasting

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What was the calendar for December 1956?

December 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how December 1956 calendar looked like.

Sunday December 2, 1956