Wednesday January 04, 1956: on this day

January 04, 1956 was the 4th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 04, 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 04, 1956, who was born and died on January 04, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 04, 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 4th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 04, 1956?


January 04, 1956 was a Wednesday and it was the 4th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 04, 1956 can also be written as 1/4/1956 in the US and as 4/1/1956 in UK and Europe.

January 04, 1956 in January 1956 calendar

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January 04, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 04, 1956:

  • Alexander tikhonovich grechaninov, russian/american composer, dies at age 91.
  • The greek national radical union is formed by konstantinos karamanlis.

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January 04, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 4th 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 04, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 04, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on January 4th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 04, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

42%

The moon phase on January 04, 1956 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 04, 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 04, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 11:31 pm and setting at 11:31 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 04, 1956?


Famous people born on January 04, 1956:

  • Bernard Sumner

    English singer-songwriter and guitarist (joy division new order electronic, bad lieutenant).

  • Ann Magnuson

    American actress and performance artist.

  • Nels Cline

    Renowned guitarist known for his work in experimental and avant-garde music.

  • Zehava Gal-On

    Israeli politician.

  • Tom Borton

    American jazz saxophonist, songwriter and composer (d. 2011).

  • Barney Sumner

    Rock guitarist/vocalist (new order - "blue monday").

  • Ann Magnuson in Charleston

    West virginia, usa.

  • Bernard Albrecht

    English pop guitarist (joy division).

  • Sarojini Sahoo

    Indian poet and journalist.

  • Anne Underwood
  • Hideki Hamaguchi
  • José Luis Beltrán
  • Corina Casanova
  • Pierpaolo Cristofori
  • Vladimir Klement'ev
  • Mark Leyner
  • Olivier Smolders

Whose famous birthday is on January 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 4th:

  • Vhong Navarro
    Vhong Navarro

    Vhong navarro is a filipino dancer, actor, and comedian known for his work in the philippine entertainment industry.

  • Robert Lamoureux
    Robert Lamoureux

    French actor, film director, author, and songwriter.

  • Dyan Cannon
    Dyan Cannon

    American actress on broadway, tv and films.

  • Harmony Korine
    Harmony Korine

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Patrick Cassidy
    Patrick Cassidy

    American actor, jack cassidy's son is a well-known family member.

  • Dave Foley
    Dave Foley

    Dave Foley is a Canadian actor and comedian, known for his work on the TV show 'The Kids in the Hall'.

  • Barbara Rush
    Barbara Rush

    American actress.

  • Matt Frewer
    Matt Frewer

    American-canadian actor.

  • Arthur Conley
    Arthur Conley

    American singer-songwriter (d.2003).

  • Graham McTavish
    Graham McTavish

    Scottish actor and author.

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January 04, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 68 years 2 months old,

or 818 months and 25 days old,

or 3560 weeks and 2 days old,

or 24922 days old,

if you were born on January 04, 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 January 04, 1956?

There are 281 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 4th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 04, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 04, 1956.

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January 04, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 04, 1956:

  • Ksawery Tartakower
  • Märtha Adlerstråhle
  • Cino Vitta

What famous deaths happened on January 4th?

Famous deaths on January 4th:

  • Albert Camus
    Albert Camus

    French essayist, novelist, and dramatist.

  • David Soul
    David Soul

    American actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.

  • Glynis Johns
    Glynis Johns

    Glynis Johns is a British actress known for her roles in Mary Poppins and The Court Jester.

  • Christopher Isherwood
    Christopher Isherwood

    British-american essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.

  • Tanya Roberts
    Tanya Roberts

    Tanya roberts was an american actress best known for her roles in the tv series charlie's angels and that '70s show, as well as the james...

  • Otis Skinner
    Otis Skinner

    American playwright and actor known for his contributions to the theater.

  • Mae Questel
    Mae Questel

    American actress and vocal artist (d. 1998).

  • Les Brown
    Les Brown

    American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader (d. 2001).

  • Dorothy Granger
    Dorothy Granger

    Actress in the usa, hog wild, dentist, dies around 80.

  • Barry Fitzgerald
    Barry Fitzgerald

    Irish actor and singer (d. 1961).

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January 04, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 04, 1956:

  • Spaghetti Day
  • Ogoni Day
  • The eleventh night and tenth day of Christmas in Western Christianity
  • Feast day of St Elizabeth Ann Seton
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January 04, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 04, 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 04, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 04, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

January 04, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 04, 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 04, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 04, 1956 was Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

January 04, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 04, 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 04, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 04, 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 04, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 04, 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 04, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 04, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Last Hurrah by Edwin O'Connor

The Last Hurrah

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Inspired by James M. Curley's career, O'Connor's 1956 account on big-city politics portrays O'Connor's Irish-American political boss, a demagogue, and rogue, but he deeply understands his constituents.

Andersonville by MacKinlay Kantor

Andersonville

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"The greatest Civil War novel. The New York Times. Pulitzer Prize-winning 1955 story about Andersonville Fortress, its use as a prison for the South during Civil War.

Gift From The Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Gift From The Sea

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This beloved classic, graceful, lucid, and lyrical by Anne Morrow Lindbergh, shares her reflections on youth, age, love, marriage, peace, solitude, and contentment. She set them down during a workshop.

Memoirs by Harry S. Truman

Memoirs

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This invaluable account by President Truman gives extraordinary insight into the events and decisions which have shaped our world.

No Time For Sergeants by Mac Hyman

No Time For Sergeants

By:

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, …

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Who was the US President on January 04, 1956?

On January 04, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 04, 1956?

On January 04, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 04, 1956?

On January 04, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 4th?

January 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th 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 4th, such as:

  • 2019 - The united states central command announced that jamal ahmad mohammad al badawi was killed in an airstrike by the united states in ma'rib governorate. he is suspected to be responsible for the 2000 uss cole explosion that resulted in 17 american sailors being killed.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: at least 20 people are killed and 27 more injured in a suicide bomber attack that occurred near security officers investigating illegal drug and alcohol deals in kabul, afghanistan. the attack is claimed by the islamic state.
  • 2017 - 2017 brooklyn train crash: a commuter train on the long island rail road collided with a train in brooklyn during rush hour, new york. it left 103 people injured.

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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.

Wednesday January 4, 1956