Wednesday December 05, 1956: on this day

December 05, 1956 was the 340th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 05, 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 05, 1956, who was born and died on December 05, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 05, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Green Door by Jim Lowe), movies (e.g. Anastasia, directed by Anatole Litvak), TV series (e.g. Hit Parade) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 5th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 05, 1956?


December 05, 1956 was a Wednesday and it was the 340th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 05, 1956 can also be written as 12/5/1956 in the US and as 5/12/1956 in UK and Europe.

December 05, 1956 in December 1956 calendar

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December 05, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 05, 1956:

  • Rose heilbron becomes britain's first female judge.

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December 05, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 5th 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 05, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 05, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on December 5th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 05, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

19%

The moon phase on December 05, 1956 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 05, 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 05, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 09:27 am and setting at 08:39 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 05, 1956?


Famous people born on December 05, 1956:

  • Adam Thorpe

    French-english author, poet, and playwright.

  • Butch Lee

    Puerto rican basketball player.

  • Klaus Allofs

    German manager and footballer.

  • Krystian Zimerman

    Polish pianist and educator.

  • Brian Backer

    American actor.

  • Leila Cordeiro
  • Chris Critelli
  • French Hill
  • Ji Zhaoguang
  • Ferdi Taygan
  • Mario Zahra
  • Rosalía Arteaga Serrano
  • Qu Baowei

Whose famous birthday is on December 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 5th:

  • Keri Hilson
    Keri Hilson

    American singer.

  • Paula Patton
    Paula Patton

    American actress known for her roles in films like 'Deja Vu' and 'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol.

  • Little Richard
    Little Richard

    American musician and minister, he is also known as the king of rock'n roll.

  • Frankie Muniz
    Frankie Muniz

    Frankie Muniz is an actor known for his role in 'Malcolm in the Middle' and is also an entrepreneur.

  • Amy Acker
    Amy Acker

    American actress.

  • Lauren London
    Lauren London

    Tv actress.

  • Margaret Cho
    Margaret Cho

    She is an american comedian of korean descent.

  • Joan Didion
    Joan Didion

    American journalist, novelist, and screenwriter.

  • Shalom Harlow
    Shalom Harlow

    Canadian actress and model.

  • Nick Stahl
    Nick Stahl

    American producer and actor.

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December 05, 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 05, 1956.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 05, 1956?

There are 222 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 05, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 05, 1956.

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December 05, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 05, 1956:

  • Christian Christensen

What famous deaths happened on December 5th?

Famous deaths on December 5th:

  • Kirstie Alley
    Kirstie Alley

    Kirstie Alley is an American actress known for her roles in Cheers and Look Who's Talking.

  • Robert Walker
    Robert Walker

    American actor who made his film debut in 1943's "bataan", followed by "since you went away" and "thirty seconds over tokyo" 1944.

  • Nina Foch
    Nina Foch

    American actress, dutch-born in 1954, she was nominated as best supporting actress in the "executive suite" film.

  • Beverly Garland
    Beverly Garland

    American actress and businesswoman (b. 1926).

  • Paul Harvey
    Paul Harvey

    Actor (calamity, heldorado and jamboree), is killed at 73.

  • Jorge Negrete
    Jorge Negrete

    He was also known as "charro cantor", a mexican singer and actor.

  • Nelson Mandela

    Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist who served as President of South...

  • Tata Madiba

    Nelson Mandela, also known as Tata Madiba, was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and political leader.

  • Lennex Mandela

    Lennex Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid activist and politician who served as the President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.

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December 05, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 05, 1956:

  • Thailand - The King's Birthday, National Day, Father's Day
  • Day of the Ninja
  • Austria - Krampus
  • Also see December 5 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • R.C. Saints - formerly: Saint Sabas
  • Roman festivals - Faunalia celebrated in honor of Faunus (according to Horace, Odes 3.18)
  • Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK - Saint Nicholas Eve (whom Dutch speakers call Sinterklaas, which became in other languages Santa Claus)

Observances on December 05, 1956:

  • International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development
  • World Soil Day
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December 05, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 05, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 3rd and December 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 05, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 05, 1956 was The Green Door by Jim Lowe, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

December 05, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 05, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 3rd and December 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Green Door
  2. - Blueberry Hill
  3. - Hey! Jealous Lover
  4. - A Rose And A Baby Ruth

December 05, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 05, 1956 was Just Walkin' In The Rain by Johnnie Ray, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

December 05, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 05, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 3rd and December 9th. 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 05, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 05, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Anastasia

Anastasia

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Anatole Litvak

Starring: Ingrid Bergman, Yul Brynner, Helen Hayes, Akim Tamiroff

Country: United States of America

The Rainmaker

The Rainmaker

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Joseph Anthony

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Katharine Hepburn, Wendell Corey, Lloyd Bridges

Country: United States of America

Michael Strogoff

Michael Strogoff

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Carmine Gallone

Starring: Curd Jürgens, Geneviève Page, Jacques Dacqmine, Sylva Koscina

Bundle of Joy

Bundle of Joy

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Norman Taurog

Starring: Eddie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds, Adolphe Menjou, Tommy Noonan

Man in the Vault

Man in the Vault

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Andrew V. McLaglen

Starring: William Campbell, Karen Sharpe, Anita Ekberg, Berry Kroeger

December 05, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 05, 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 05, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 05, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Autumn Across America by Edwin Way Teale

Autumn Across America

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This is the story of a roving, 20,000-mile pilgrimage that took place from Cape Cod to California. It was during the most vibrant season of the year.

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.

The Loving Couple by Virginia Rowans

The Loving Couple

By:

"THE LOVING COPLE: HIS STORY BY VIRGINIA ROWANS, AUTHOR OF THE "HOUSE PARTY" He stepped out of pajamas and hung them with great care. Then he opened the bathroom door and began to stalk---silent.

Three Saints And A Sinner by Louise Hall Tharp

Three Saints And A Sinner

By:

Little, Brown 1956, 1st., Very Good., Text Clean. No dust jacket. Private bookplate. Light wear. 406 pages. First edition. [Biography, Julia Ward Howe, Louisa Ward, Samuel Ward, Annie Ward] Out-of-print and

Profiles In Courage by John F. Kennedy

Profiles In Courage

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John F. Kennedy's Profiles in Courage was written in 1955 by the junior senator of Massachusetts. It served as a clear call to all Americans.

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Who was the US President on December 05, 1956?

On December 05, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 05, 1956?

On December 05, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 05, 1956?

On December 05, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 5th?

December 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:

  • 2018 - Riksbank, the deputy governor of sweden’s central bank, stated that sweden is likely to become cashless in the next three to five year.
  • 2017 - At the age of 96, michael i, last romanian king, dies. (bbc),
  • 2016 - In clashes at kasai (dr congo), 31 people are reported to have been killed.

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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 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.

Wednesday December 5, 1956