Saturday December 08, 1956: on this day

December 08, 1956 was the 343rd day of the year 1956, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is December 08, 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 08, 1956, who was born and died on December 08, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 08, 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 8th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 08, 1956?


December 08, 1956 was a Saturday and it was the 343rd day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 1956 can also be written as 12/8/1956 in the US and as 8/12/1956 in UK and Europe.

December 08, 1956 in December 1956 calendar

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December 08, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 08, 1956:

  • 16th olympic games close at melbourne, australia
  • First test firing of the vanguard satellite program, tv-0.

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December 08, 1956: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Green Bay Packers - San Francisco 49ers : 20 - 38
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December 08, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th 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 08, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Monkey chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Monkey personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on December 8th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 08, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

37%

The moon phase on December 08, 1956 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 08, 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 08, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 11:01 am and setting at 10:33 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 08, 1956?


Famous people born on December 08, 1956:

  • Andrius Kubilius

    Lithuanian politician and academic 9th prime minister of lithuania.

  • Warren Cuccurullo

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (duran duran missing persons tv mania, chicanery).

  • Slick

    American wrestler and manager.

  • Andrew Edge

    English singer and songwriter (thompson twins uropa lula, savage progress).

  • Chantal Gallia
  • Pierre Pincemaille
  • Fernando Cabrera
  • George Lee Johnson

Whose famous birthday is on December 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 8th:

  • Jim Morrison
    Jim Morrison

    American singer, songwriter and poet.

  • Nicki Minaj
    Nicki Minaj

    Rapper.

  • Maximilian Schell
    Maximilian Schell

    Maximilian Schell was an Austrian-Swiss actor, director, and producer who won an Academy Award for his performance in the 1961 film...

  • Ian Somerhalder
    Ian Somerhalder

    American actor, model, and director.

  • Kim Basinger
    Kim Basinger

    American actress, sensual, full-lipped, and gorgeously beautiful.

  • Teri Hatcher
    Teri Hatcher

    American actress, most famous for her roles in "superman" tv series and "desperate housewives" tv series.

  • David Carradine
    David Carradine

    American actor, first child of actor john carradine and first of his father's four wives.

  • Francis Huster
    Francis Huster

    French film actor, director, comedian, and scriptwriter.

  • AnnaSophia Robb
    AnnaSophia Robb

    American singer and actress.

  • Dominic Monaghan
    Dominic Monaghan

    Movie actor.

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December 08, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 67 years 3 months old,

or 807 months and 21 days old,

or 3511 weeks and 6 days old,

or 24583 days old,

if you were born on December 08, 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 08, 1956?

There are 254 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 08, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 08, 1956.

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December 08, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 08, 1956:

  • Culver Cadbury

    Known for his contributions to the development of early radio technology.

  • Muhammad Husayn Haykal

    Egyptian novelist and journalist known for his historical novels.

  • Edgar Leslie Bainton

    Composer dies at 76.

  • James Crawford «Jimmy» Angel Marshall

What famous deaths happened on December 8th?

Famous deaths on December 8th:

  • Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal

    After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.

  • Marty Robbins
    Marty Robbins

    American country-western singer/composer who had 43 top ten records and authored over 500 songs during a 30-year career.

  • Gladys George
    Gladys George

    American actress (b. 1904).

  • Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois

    American actor known for his roles in film, television, and theater.

  • Martha Tilton
    Martha Tilton

    American actress and singer (d. 2006).

  • Howard Rollins
    Howard Rollins

    American actor (born 1950).

  • Robert Prosky
    Robert Prosky

    American actor (born 1930).

  • Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney

    American puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).

  • Carlotta Monti
    Carlotta Monti

    Lover of wc fields, who dies at the age of 86.

  • John Lennon

    Co-founder of the iconic rock band The Beatles, known for his influential songwriting and political activism.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 8th

holidays

December 08, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 08, 1956:

  • Malta - Public Holiday.
  • Panama - Mother's Day
  • Romania - Constitution Day
  • Bulgaria - Day of the Student (studentski praznik)
  • R.C. Saints - The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary: a Holy Day of Obligation
  • Italy - In Milan, the opera season starts.
  • Buddhism - The Enlightenment of Gautama Buddha
  • Afflux (50 Aftermath) (Discordianism)
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December 08, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 08, 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 08, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 1956 was The Green Door by Jim Lowe, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

December 08, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 08, 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 08, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 08, 1956 was Just Walkin' In The Rain by Johnnie Ray, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

December 08, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 08, 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 08, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 08, 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 08, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 08, 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 08, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 08, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The New World by Winston S. Churchill

The New World

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The New World is Winston S. Churchill’s stunning re-creation, The New World, of one of America's most tragic periods - the period between 1485-1688.

Love Or Perish by Smiley Blanton

Love Or Perish

By:

Love or Perish [Paperback] [May 26, 2012.] Blanton, Smiley

The Last Hurrah by Edwin O'Connor

The Last Hurrah

By:

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.

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

How To Live 365 Days A Year

By:

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.

Profiles In Courage by John F. Kennedy

Profiles In Courage

By:

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 08, 1956?

On December 08, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 08, 1956?

On December 08, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 08, 1956?

On December 08, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 8th?

December 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Corinaldo stampede - six people are killed, and many more are injured, as concertgoers rush to get out of a packed lanterna azzurra bar in corinaldo, ancona province in marche, italy. pepper spray was reportedly used inside the club.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: russian aircraft strike a village in northwestern idlib governorate. there is a de-escalation zone. at least five civilians were killed.
  • 2016 - War in donbass - according to a united nations report released today, the death toll from the war is estimated at 9,758 people as of december 1.

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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.

Saturday December 8, 1956