Monday January 02, 1956: on this day

January 02, 1956 was the 2nd day of the year 1956, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.

Is January 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 January 02, 1956, who was born and died on January 02, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 02, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Great Pretender by The Platters), movies (e.g. Diane, directed by David Miller), TV series (e.g. Heidi) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was January 02, 1956?


January 02, 1956 was a Monday and it was the 2nd day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 02, 1956 can also be written as 1/2/1956 in the US and as 2/1/1956 in UK and Europe.

January 02, 1956 in January 1956 calendar

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January 02, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 02, 1956:

  • Poujadists / communists win french parliamentary elections

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January 02, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 2nd is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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

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


Moon phase

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The moon phase on January 02, 1956 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 02, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 09:17 pm and setting at 10:33 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 29, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Jan 27, 1956.

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Who was born on January 02, 1956?


Famous people born on January 02, 1956:

  • Lynda Barry

    Acclaimed cartoonist and author of graphic novels.

  • John Lloyd

    American actor.

  • Antonio Sala
  • Ovidio Vezzoli
  • Bruno Antoniazzi
  • Eduardo Fournier
  • Isidro Juárez
  • Sergio Claudio Perroni
  • John Bedford Lloyd
  • Adolfo Medrick

Whose famous birthday is on January 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 2nd:

  • Kate Bosworth
    Kate Bosworth

    American actress.

  • Taye Diggs
    Taye Diggs

    Taye diggs is an american actor known for his roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'how stella got her groove back' and 'rent'.

  • Tia Carrere
    Tia Carrere

    Tia Carrere is an actress known for her roles in films like Wayne's World and for her appearances in reality TV shows.

  • Isaac Asimov
    Isaac Asimov

    Russian-american biochemist, columnist in science, anthropologist, and prolific sci-fi author.

  • Giovanna Ralli
    Giovanna Ralli

    Italian actress, ralli made her acting debut at seven years old.

  • Florence Lawrence
    Florence Lawrence

    Silent screen actress (confidence) dies at 48.

  • William Haines
    William Haines

    American interior designer and actor (d. 1973).

  • Patrick Huard
    Patrick Huard

    Canadian screenwriter and actor.

  • Joanna Pacula
    Joanna Pacula

    Tomszowaubelski (poland -- actress) (gorky park and kiss).

  • Lucy Davis
    Lucy Davis

    English actress.

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


You are 68 years 3 months old,

or 819 months and 25 days old,

or 3564 weeks and 5 days old,

or 24953 days old,

if you were born on January 02, 1956.

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

There are 250 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 2nd 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 02, 1956:

  • Lille Hammerich

    Danish writer known for her novels and short stories.

  • Omero Schiassi
  • Fernand Jourdant
  • Eugen Papst

What famous deaths happened on January 2nd?

Famous deaths on January 2nd:

  • David Lynch
    David Lynch

    American screenwriter and director, one of today's most creative and talented film-makers of the 20th century.

  • Anne Francis
    Anne Francis

    American magazine cover girl, five years old.

  • Dick Powell
    Dick Powell

    American actor, singer, director, and producer (d. 1963).

  • Pete Postlethwaite
    Pete Postlethwaite

    Pete postlethwaite was a british actor known for his roles in films such as the usual suspects and inception.

  • Dick Emery
    Dick Emery

    Actor (yellow submarine.

  • Una Merkel
    Una Merkel

    Covington (kentucky) -- actress (42nd street and abraham lincoln).

  • Jack Carson
    Jack Carson

    Manitoba, canada -- actor ("star is born", mildred pierce).

  • Nancy Kelly
    Nancy Kelly

    Lowell, massachusetts -- actress.

  • Emil Jannings
    Emil Jannings

    German actor who won the first Academy Award for Best Actor.

  • Tex Ritter
    Tex Ritter

    Country singer "five star jubilee" dies at the age of 67.

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


Holidays on January 02, 1956:

  • New Zealand ? Statutory holiday, Second day of New Year.
  • United States - Bonza Bottler Day.
  • Slovenia ? Second day of New Year.
  • Scotland ? Second day of the Hogmanay Bank Holiday.
  • Catholicism and Anglicanism ? Feast day of St. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen.
  • The eighth day of Christmas (and ninth night of same) in Western Christianity.
  • Science Fiction Day
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January 02, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 02, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 2nd and January 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 02, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 02, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 2nd and January 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Great Pretender
  2. - (I'm Getting) Nuttin' For Christmas
  3. - Autumn Leaves
  4. - He

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 02, 1956 was Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 02, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 2nd and January 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Sixteen Tons
  2. - Rock Around The Clock
  3. - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
  4. - Love Is A Many Splendored Thing
  5. - Rock-A-Beatin' Boogie

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

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

Diane

Diane

Release year: 1956

Directed by: David Miller

Starring: Lana Turner, Pedro Armendáriz, Roger Moore, Marisa Pavan

The Lieutenant Wore Skirts

The Lieutenant Wore Skirts

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Frank Tashlin

Starring: Tom Ewell, Sheree North, Rita Moreno, Rick Jason

Oklahoma!

Oklahoma!

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Fred Zinnemann

Starring: Gordon MacRae, Gloria Grahame, Gene Nelson, Charlotte Greenwood

Country: United States of America

The Twinkle in God's Eye

The Twinkle in God's Eye

Release year: 1955

Directed by: George Blair

Starring: Mickey Rooney, Coleen Gray, Hugh O'Brian, Joey Forman

A Man Alone

A Man Alone

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Ray Milland

Starring: Ray Milland, Mary Murphy, Ward Bond, Raymond Burr

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Heidi

Heidi

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Daniel Ray

Fury

Fury

Release year: 1955

Directed by: David Ayer

Wanted

Wanted

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Vitaliy Versace

Penelope

Penelope

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Mark Palansky

St. Ives

St. Ives

Release year: 1955

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

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

Auntie Mame by Patrick Dennis

Auntie Mame

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Auntie Mame was a wild and wonderful character.

The Family Of Man by Edward Steichen

The Family Of Man

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The Family of Man, a photograph exhibition that was hailed as the best ever, opened in New York at The Museum of Modern Art in January 1955.

No Time For Sergeants by Mac Hyman

No Time For Sergeants

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One of the most popular books ever written is No Time for Sergeants. It was first published in 1954. The book has been made into a Broadway Play and several Theatrical Productions. The movie, along with a long-running television series, …

Don'T Go Near The Water by William Brinkley

Don'T Go Near The Water

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This novel is both a charming entertainment farce and a gentle love story. It takes place on a remote Pacific island in the final days of World War II.

How To Live 365 Days A Year by John A. Schindler

How To Live 365 Days A Year

By:

How to Live 365 days a Year is a classic self-help book that has sold over 1 million copies. It has been translated into 13 different languages.

history

Who was the US President on January 02, 1956?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 02, 1956?

On January 02, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 2nd?

January 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of January. 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 January 2nd, such as:

  • 2019 - China-united states trade war (2018-present). apple, an american electronics company, warns that iphone sales have been slowing and that the product is in low demand. this is attributed to trade tensions with china. according to apple, its fiscal earnings are expected to drop for the first quarter due to disappointing holiday sales figures. the company also claims that it could lose $9b due the fall.
  • 2018 - Weinstein effect: vice media suspends its top executives while it investigates accusations against them.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: islamic state in iraq and the levant claims responsibility. it claims it is responding to turkey's actions within syria.

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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 January 1956?

January 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1956 calendar looked like.

Monday January 2, 1956