Monday February 06, 1956: on this day

February 06, 1956 was the 37th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is February 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 February 06, 1956, who was born and died on February 06, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 06, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Great Pretender by The Platters), movies (e.g. Carousel, directed by Henry King), TV series (e.g. Heidi) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 6th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 06, 1956?


February 06, 1956 was a Monday and it was the 37th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 06, 1956 can also be written as 2/6/1956 in the US and as 6/2/1956 in UK and Europe.

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February 06, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 06, 1956:

  • French premier guy mollet pelted with tomatoes in algiers.
  • University of alabama refuses admission to autherine lucy (because he's black).

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 6th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 06, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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

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


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The moon phase on February 06, 1956 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 06, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 03:17 am and setting at 01:38 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 27, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Feb 26, 1956.

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Who was born on February 06, 1956?


Famous people born on February 06, 1956:

  • Cynthia Potter

    Olympic gold medalist swimmer with multiple world records.

  • Terry Teachout

    Terry teachout is an american critic known for his work in the fields of theater, music, and dance.

  • Gerry Brownlee

    New Zealand politician and member of the New Zealand House of Representatives.

  • Ayub Ogada

    Ayub Ogada was a Kenyan musician known for his work in traditional African music.

  • Jerry Marotta

    American drummer.

  • Al Trenkler

    American homicide.

  • Nazan Öncel

    Turkish singer-songwriter.

  • Jon Walmsley

    An actor and singer from the english-american nation.

  • Linda Grovenor in Baltimore

    Maryland, usa; actress ("die laughing", wheels of fire).

  • Amaury Closel

    French composer and conductor, high jump amateur.

  • Peppe Lanzetta
  • Guido Van Calster
  • Roberto Meneguzzo
  • Natal'ja Liničuk
  • Roberto Bernabai

Whose famous birthday is on February 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 6th:

  • Ronald Reagan
    Ronald Reagan

    American politician.

  • Zsa Zsa Gabor
    Zsa Zsa Gabor

    Zsa zsa gabor was a hungarian-born actress known for her glamorous lifestyle and numerous marriages.

  • Nora Fatehi
    Nora Fatehi

    Nora Fatehi is a Canadian actress and dancer who has appeared in Bollywood films and is known for her dance performances.

  • Mamie Van Doren
    Mamie Van Doren

    Mamie van doren is an american actress, singer, and sex symbol known for her roles in 1950s and 1960s films.

  • Crystal Reed
    Crystal Reed

    Crystal Reed is an actress known for her roles in TV series like 'Teen Wolf' and 'Gotham.

  • Natalie Cole
    Natalie Cole

    American singer, noted family, and the daughter of nat "king", cole, a popular music entertainer from the '50s.

  • Tom Brokaw
    Tom Brokaw

    American broadcast journalist and writer.

  • Rip Torn
    Rip Torn

    American actor, director of stage and screen, emmy-winning, oscar-nominated leading actor and character player in more than 50 tv and movie...

  • Mike Farrell
    Mike Farrell

    American screenwriter, actor, director, and producer.

  • David Hayter
    David Hayter

    American voice actor.

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


You are 68 years 2 months old,

or 818 months and 17 days old,

or 3559 weeks and 1 day old,

or 24914 days old,

if you were born on February 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 February 06, 1956?

There are 289 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 6th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on February 06, 1956:

  • Henri Chrétien
  • Ennis Hayes

What famous deaths happened on February 6th?

Famous deaths on February 6th:

  • Joseph Cotten
    Joseph Cotten

    American actor on the radio, film and stage.

  • Guy Madison
    Guy Madison

    American actor who played the role of wild bill hickock on tv and radio.

  • Danny Thomas
    Danny Thomas

    American actor, producer, and humanitarian (b. 1914).

  • James Whitmore
    James Whitmore

    American actor who plays on film and stage.

  • Philip Carey
    Philip Carey

    American actor on stage, film, and television.

  • Alec McCowen
    Alec McCowen

    Tunbridge wells (england) -- actor (never say never again).

  • Irwin Corey
    Irwin Corey

    American comedian and actor (b. 1914).

  • Dandy Nichols
    Dandy Nichols

    Actress (confessions of a window cleaner), dead at 78.

  • Latha Mangeshkar

    Latha Mangeshkar was an Indian playback singer and music director who is considered one of the greatest and most influential singers of all...

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


Holidays on February 06, 1956:

  • Bob Marley Day in Rastafarianism (Jamaica and Ethiopia)
  • Waitangi Day (National Holiday) in New Zealand
  • Sami National Day (known as Lapps; in Finland and Scandinavia)

Observances on February 06, 1956:

  • International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation

Saints celebrated on February 06, 1956:

  • Saint Amandus, Apostle of the Franks
  • Saint Vedastus (+540)
  • Saint Dorothea, patron saint of florists
  • Saint Paul Miki
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February 06, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 06, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 6th and February 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 06, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.

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

The music chart in the USA on February 06, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 6th and February 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Great Pretender
  2. - Dungaree Doll

February 06, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 06, 1956 was Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week February 6th and February 12th.

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

The music chart in the UK on February 06, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 6th and February 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Sixteen Tons
  2. - Memories Are Made Of This
  3. - (Love Is) The Tender Trap
  4. - Zambesi
  5. - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett

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February 06, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 06, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Carousel

Carousel

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Henry King

Starring: Gordon MacRae, Shirley Jones, Cameron Mitchell, Barbara Ruick

Country: United States of America

Des gens sans importance

Des gens sans importance

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Henri Verneuil

Starring: Jean Gabin, Françoise Arnoul, Pierre Mondy, Yvette Etiévant

Private's Progress

Private's Progress

Release year: 1956

Directed by: John Boulting

Starring: Ian Carmichael, Ronald Adam, Henry B. Longhurst, Peter Jones

Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Don Siegel

Starring: Kevin McCarthy, Dana Wynter, Larry Gates, King Donovan

Country: United States of America

Picnic

Picnic

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Joshua Logan

Starring: William Holden, Kim Novak, Betty Field, Susan Strasberg

Country: United States of America

February 06, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

Heidi

Heidi

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Daniel Ray

The Snow Queen

The Snow Queen

Release year: 1955

Directed by: LEV ATAMANOV

Perspective

Perspective

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Jason Drakeford

Here and Now

Here and Now

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Fabien Constant

Dr. Hudson's Secret Journal

Dr. Hudson's Secret Journal

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Harry R. Sherman

February 06, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

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.

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.

Valley Of The Vines by Joy Packer

Valley Of The Vines

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A novel that combines strong family pride with strong personal emotions

The Edge Of The Sea by Rachel Carson

The Edge Of The Sea

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"The edge is both a beautiful and strange place. The Edge of the Sea is a book that can be enjoyed for both pleasure and as a guide to practical identification.

An Episode Of Sparrows by Rumer Godden

An Episode Of Sparrows

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A Mortimer Square Garden Committee emergency meeting has been called to discuss an alarming matter. Someone was digging in the garden, stealing buckets of dirt.

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Who was the US President on February 06, 1956?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on February 06, 1956?

On February 06, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about February 6th?

February 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of February. 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 February 6th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2018 anchorage earthquake: there were two aftershocks that struck anchorage, alaska. the first was a magnitude of 4.1 and the second was a magnitude of 3.7. they occurred 23 minutes later.
  • 2018 - 2018 hualien earthquake. multiple earthquakes including one of magnitude 6.4, struck near hualien city in taiwan. over 250 people are also injured and at least 9 are killed. many structures were damaged in the aftermath.
  • 2017 - Sinai insurgency: at least 14 isil militants were killed in an egyptian army raid on central sinai.

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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 February 1956?

February 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.

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Monday February 6, 1956