Friday January 06, 1956: on this day

January 06, 1956 was the 6th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.

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

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What day of the week was January 06, 1956?


January 06, 1956 was a Friday and it was the 6th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 06, 1956 can also be written as 1/6/1956 in the US and as 6/1/1956 in UK and Europe.

January 06, 1956 in January 1956 calendar

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January 06, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 06, 1956:

  • Kgns tv channel 8 in laredo, tx (nbc / abc) begins broadcasting

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


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

Monkey chinese zodiac sign

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

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

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


Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 06, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 01:38 am and setting at 12:38 pm.

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 06, 1956?


Famous people born on January 06, 1956:

  • Angus Deayton
    Angus Deayton

    English actor, comedian and tv presenter.

  • Cynthia Potter

    Olympic gold medalist swimmer with multiple world records.

  • Elizabeth Strout

    Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for her novels exploring complex human relationships.

  • Justin Welby

    Archbishop of Canterbury.

  • Joe Kernen

    Co-host of CNBC's Squawk Box.

  • Laurence Danon

    Laurence danon is a french businesswoman known for her leadership roles in various companies.

  • Clive Woodward

    Former England rugby union player and coach who led England to victory in the 2003 Rugby World Cup.

  • Rowan Atkinson

    Known for his comedic roles, Rowan Atkinson is not known for excelling in sports.

  • Antonio Rondon
  • Annette Berndt
  • Tschen La Ling
  • Dave Swindlehurst
  • Jantörö Satıbaldiev
  • Gigi Cavalli Cocchi

Whose famous birthday is on January 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 6th:

  • Kate McKinnon
    Kate McKinnon

    Kate mckinnon is a comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her impressions of famous personalities.

  • Rowan Atkinson
    Rowan Atkinson

    English actor, producer, and screenwriter.

  • Norman Reedus
    Norman Reedus

    American actor and model, known for his roles in the walking dead's series daryl dixon and murphy macmanus' 1999 film the boondock saints...

  • Adriano Celentano
    Adriano Celentano

    Italian singer-songwriter, actor, and director.

  • Olga Georges-Picot
    Olga Georges-Picot

    French family noted, the daughter of a chinese ambassador.

  • Jérémie Renier
    Jérémie Renier

    Belgian actor.

  • Loretta Young
    Loretta Young

    American actress who had her own television show in the 1950s.

  • Danny Pintauro
    Danny Pintauro

    American actor seen playing young jonathan in the tv sitcom, "who's the boss?".

  • Mickey Hargitay
    Mickey Hargitay

    American physical culturist mr.

  • Danny Thomas
    Danny Thomas

    Deerfield, michigan -- comedian (show).

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


You are 68 years 2 months old,

or 818 months and 23 days old,

or 3560 weeks

or 24920 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 06, 1956?

There are 284 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 6th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 06, 1956:

  • Pietro Ceccato

What famous deaths happened on January 6th?

Famous deaths on January 6th:

  • Rudolf Nureyev
    Rudolf Nureyev

    Russian-french choreographer and dancer (d. 1993).

  • Sidney Poitier
    Sidney Poitier

    American actor.

  • Silvana Pampanini
    Silvana Pampanini

    Italian film actress from the 1950s.

  • Om Puri
    Om Puri

    Renowned Indian actor known for his versatile roles in films.

  • Pat Harrington
    Pat Harrington

    Jr.

  • Loui Braille

    Inventor of the Braille system, a widely used method of reading and writing for the visually impaired.

  • Cicilia Mandela

    South African anti-apartheid activist and politician.

  • Ron Asheton

    Ron Asheton was an American guitarist and songwriter, best known as a founding member of the rock band The Stooges.

  • Messiyah Mendel

    Known for his work in genetics and the study of pea plants.

  • Burech Fischer

    Nobel laureate known for his work in quantum mechanics.

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


Holidays on January 06, 1956:

  • Epiphany (National Holiday) in Italy
  • Christianity (except Eastern and Oriental Orthodox who follow the Julian Calendar) - Epiphany of the Lord (a.k.a. "Twelfth Day of Christmas" and Three Kings Day in some areas).
  • In the Irish Calendar- Little Christmas or Nollaig na mBan (Women's Christmas) and/or Twelfth Day.
  • Twelfth Night, or The Lord of Misrule
  • Rastafari movement - Celebration of the ceremonial birthday of Haile Selassie
  • Ancient Latvia - Zvaigznes Diena observed
  • Armenian Christmas (except in the Holy Land where it's on January 18th - old calendar)
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January 06, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 06, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 06, 1956 was Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

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

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

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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

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

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

The Scrolls From The Dead Sea by Edmund Wilson

The Scrolls From The Dead Sea

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159 pp., 8vo.

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, …

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.

An Episode Of Sparrows by Rumer Godden

An Episode Of Sparrows

By:

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.

A Night To Remember by Walter Lord

A Night To Remember

By:

A Night to Remember is the classic, minute-by-minute account about the sinking and rescue of the Titanic. First published in 1955, A Night to Remember has remained a timeless classic.

history

Who was the US President on January 06, 1956?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 06, 1956?

On January 06, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 6th?

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

  • 2019 - 2018 moscow-constantinople schism: the chancellor of the ukrainian orthodox church (moscow patriarchate) describes the granting of autocephaly on january 5 to the orthodox church of ukraine as "a secular event."
  • 2018 - Casamance conflict, 13 people are killed by gunmen near ziguinchor (senegal).
  • 2017 - Russian military intervention in syria's civil war: russia begins withdrawal of its forces from syria. russia's aircraft carrier battle group was the first to depart. the united nations declares that the ceasefire is holding "largely".

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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.

Friday January 6, 1956