Thursday December 06, 1956: on this day

December 06, 1956 was the 341st day of the year 1956, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is December 06, 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 06, 1956, who was born and died on December 06, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 06, 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 6th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 06, 1956?


December 06, 1956 was a Thursday and it was the 341st day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 06, 1956 can also be written as 12/6/1956 in the US and as 6/12/1956 in UK and Europe.

December 06, 1956 in December 1956 calendar

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December 06, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 06, 1956:

  • Happy hunting opens at majestic theater nyc for 413 performances
  • Nelson mandela and 156 others arrested for political activities in south africa.
  • A violent water polo match between hungary and the ussr takes place during the 1956 summer olympics in melbourne, against the backdrop of the hungarian revolution of 1956.

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December 06, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 6th 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 06, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 06, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on December 6th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 06, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 06, 1956 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 06, 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 06, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 10:02 am and setting at 09:36 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 06, 1956?


Famous people born on December 06, 1956:

  • Randy Rhoads

    American musician.

  • Peter Buck

    American musician and guitarist, who is also a member of the band r.e.

  • Arthur Golden

    Author of the best-selling novel 'Memoirs of a Geisha'.

  • Brigitte Boisselier

    French chemist known for her controversial claims about human cloning.

  • Hans Kammerlander

    Guide and mountaineer from italy.

  • Randy Rhoads in Santa Monica

    California, usa; rocker.

  • Keith Warner
  • Fabio Martini
  • Brad Holland
  • Randall William «Randy» Rhoads

Whose famous birthday is on December 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 6th:

  • Tom Hulce
    Tom Hulce

    American actor.

  • Judd Apatow
    Judd Apatow

    American screenwriter and film director.

  • Elissa Landi
    Elissa Landi

    Italian actress, writer and actress.

  • Janine Turner
    Janine Turner

    Janine Turner is an American actress known for her role in the TV series 'Northern Exposure'.

  • Peter Handke
    Peter Handke

    Austrian avantgarde playwright and novelist, he gained national attention when he spoke at princeton's gruppe 47 meeting of avant-garde...

  • Agnes Moorehead
    Agnes Moorehead

    American actress, best known for her role in 1960s american tv comedy "bewitched", in which she played the mother.

  • JoBeth Williams
    JoBeth Williams

    American actress and singer.

  • Shekhar Kapur
    Shekhar Kapur

    Indian screenwriter and producer of director producers.

  • Torri Higginson
    Torri Higginson

    Canadian actress.

  • Patrick Bauchau
    Patrick Bauchau

    Belgian actor and psychoanalyst henry's son.

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December 06, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 67 years 4 months old,

or 808 months and 19 days old,

or 3516 weeks

or 24612 days old,

if you were born on December 06, 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 06, 1956?

There are 225 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 6th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 06, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 06, 1956.

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December 06, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 06, 1956:

  • B. R. Ambedkar

    Indian economist and politician, 1st indian minister of justice (b. 1891).

  • Bhimrao Ambedkar

    Social reformer and architect of india's constitution (born in 1891).

  • Albert Aftalion
  • John Geiger
  • Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (भीमराव रामजी आंबेडकर)

What famous deaths happened on December 6th?

Famous deaths on December 6th:

  • Roy Orbison
    Roy Orbison

    American singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.

  • Don Ameche
    Don Ameche

    American actor, vaudeville and radio star with over 50 films dating back to 1936.

  • Peter Vaughan
    Peter Vaughan

    English actor (d. 2016).

  • Werner Klemperer
    Werner Klemperer

    German-American actor best known for his role as Colonel Klink in the TV series Hogan's Heroes.

  • Frances Bavier
    Frances Bavier

    Frances Bavier was an American actress best known for her role as Aunt Bee on the television series 'The Andy Griffith Show.

  • Gian Maria Volontè
    Gian Maria Volontè

    Italian actor known for his roles in Spaghetti Western films.

  • John Payne
    John Payne

    John Payne was a versatile American actor known for his roles in film noir and musicals.

  • Rita Macedo
    Rita Macedo

    Actress (divinas palbras), who dies at 65 from a heart attack.

  • Kathleen Harrison
    Kathleen Harrison

    Actress (fast lady big money), dies at the age of 103.

  • James Dobson
    James Dobson

    Focus on the family was founded by american psychologist and author focus on the family.

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December 06, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 06, 1956:

  • Spain - Constitution Day
  • Belgium and the Netherlands celebrate Sinterklaas, a day on which a skinny version of Santa Claus gives the children oranges, candy and toys.
  • Finland - Finland Independence Day (from Russia, 1917)
  • Canada - National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
  • Also see December 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Saint Nicholas
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December 06, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 06, 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 06, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 06, 1956 was The Green Door by Jim Lowe, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

December 06, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 06, 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 06, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 06, 1956 was Just Walkin' In The Rain by Johnnie Ray, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

December 06, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 06, 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 06, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 06, 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 06, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 06, 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 06, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 06, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Loving Couple by Virginia Rowans

The Loving Couple

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"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.

Merry Christmas, Mr. Baxter by Edward Streeter

Merry Christmas, Mr. Baxter

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Dust jacket notes: "All the unavoidable, amusing, maddening, and amusing Christmas is a perfect backdrop for the adventures and adventures of this Streeter "hero." A grandfather who hasn't yet reached the age of discretion, and doesn't promise ever to,

This Hallowed Ground by Bruce Catton

This Hallowed Ground

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Bruce Catton, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, first published the classic Civil War account in 1955. It captures both the dramatic scope of the epic struggle and intimate experience of that epic struggle all in one volume.

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

How To Live 365 Days A Year

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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.

An Historian'S Approach To Religion by Arnold Joseph Toynbee

An Historian'S Approach To Religion

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Who was the US President on December 06, 1956?

On December 06, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 06, 1956?

On December 06, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 06, 1956?

On December 06, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 6th?

December 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th 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 6th, such as:

  • 2018 - Near a chabahar police station, iran, a car bomb explodes. the attack left around 40 people injured and two police officers dead. islamic militant group ansar al-furqan claims responsibility. iran accuses perpetrators being "foreign-backed terrorists".
  • 2017 - Russian military intervention in syria civil war: vladimir putin declares victory against the islamic state terror group on both banks of the euphrates. (tass). the syrian observatory for human rights reports that 21 people were killed in russian air strikes in deir al-zor, a deir al-zor village located on the east side of the euphrates river.
  • 2016 - Six pakistani fishermen were killed while fishing in the red sea off mocha, taiz governorate, yemen. six more are missing after a saudi attack on a boat that was carrying 12 pakistani sailors. (the news),

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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.

Thursday December 6, 1956