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June 11, 1956 was the 163rd day of the year 1956, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Monday.
Is June 11, 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 June 11, 1956, who was born and died on June 11, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 11, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates), movies (e.g. Safari, directed by Terence Young), TV series (e.g. Opportunity Knocks) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 11th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 11, 1956?
- June 11, 1956: What happened on that day?
- June 11, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 11, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 11, 1956?
- June 11, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- June 11, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
- June 11, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- June 11, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 11, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 11, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 11, 1956?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 11, 1956?
- Who was the Pope on June 11, 1956?
What day of the week was June 11, 1956?
June 11, 1956 was a Monday and it was the 163rd day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 11, 1956 can also be written as 6/11/1956 in the US and as 11/6/1956 in UK and Europe.
June 11, 1956: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 11, 1956:
- Start of gal oya riots, the first reported ethnic riots that target minority sri lankan tamils in the eastern province. the total number of deaths is reportedly 150.
June 11, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 11th is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.
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June 11, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 11, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on June 11th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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June 11, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 11, 1956 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 11, 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 June 11, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 08:31 am and setting at 10:54 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 24, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Jun 23, 1956.
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Who was born on June 11, 1956?
Famous people born on June 11, 1956:
- Evellyn Matthei
Evellyn Matthei is a Chilean politician who has served as the mayor of Providencia, Santiago since 2012.
- Nathaniel Philbrick
Nathaniel Philbrick is an American historian and author known for his books on American history, including 'In the Heart of the Sea' and...
- Joe Montana
American football quarterback, who led the san fransisco 49ers to a super bowl xix title on january 20, 1985.
- Ray Nagin
Former Mayor of New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina.
- Steven A Cohen
American hedge fund manager.
- Arthur Porter
Canadian academic and physician (d. 2015).
- Simon Plouffe
Canadian mathematician, academic.
- Giobbe Covatta
Whose famous birthday is on June 11th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 11th:
![Shia LaBeouf]()
Shia LaBeoufAmerican actor, director, and filmmaker known for his roles in films such as Transformers, Fury, and Honey Boy.
![Kodak Black]()
Kodak BlackKodak black is a rapper known for his hit singles 'tunnel vision' and 'zeze', as well as his legal troubles.
![Peter Dinklage]()
Peter DinklagePeter dinklage is an american actor known for his role as tyrion lannister in the tv series game of thrones.
![Sessue Hayakawa]()
Sessue HayakawaSessue hayakawa was a japanese-born actor who achieved fame in american and european cinema during the early 20th century, known for his...
![Ryan Dunn]()
Ryan DunnRyan dunn was an american actor and stunt performer, best known for his appearances in the tv show jackass and its related movies.
![Hugh Laurie]()
Hugh LaurieEnglish comedian, writer, musician, director.
![Gene Wilder]()
Gene WilderAmerican actor and comedian who made his screen debut with "bonnie and clyde", followed by "the producers.
![Jacques-Yves Cousteau]()
Jacques-Yves CousteauFrench marine biologist and inventor (d. 1997).
![Claire Holt]()
Claire HoltClaire holt is an australian actress known for her role as rebekah mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off the...
![Adrienne Barbeau]()
Adrienne BarbeauAmerican actress, author of three books.
June 11, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 67 years 10 months old,
or 814 months and 8 days old,
or 3540 weeks and 4 days old,
or 24784 days old,
if you were born on June 11, 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 June 11, 1956?
There are 53 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 11th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 11, 1956?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 11, 1956.
June 11, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 11, 1956:
- Fletcher Pratt
American author known for his science fiction and fantasy works.
- Corrado Alvaro
Italian writer (poesie grigio-verdi), dies at 61.
- Ralph Morgan
Actor (creeper.
What famous deaths happened on June 11th?
Famous deaths on June 11th:
![DeForest Kelley]()
DeForest KelleyDeforest kelley was an american actor best known for his role as dr.
![Ruby Dee]()
Ruby DeeAmerican actress, on broadway, in movies and on tv.
![Ann Rutherford]()
Ann RutherfordToronto, ontario -- television panelist (leave it to the girls).
![Brigitte Helm]()
Brigitte HelmGerman-swiss actress (d. 1996).
![Ron Moody]()
Ron MoodyLondon, england -- actor (12 chairs, wrong is right).
![Ray Sharkey]()
Ray SharkeyBrooklyn, new york -- actor.
![Chhabi Biswas]()
Chhabi BiswasIndian actor and director (b. 1900).
![Mala Powers]()
Mala PowersAmerican actress in film (d. 2007).
![Walter Hampden]()
Walter HampdenAmerican actor.
- Uziah Gershwin
Uziah Gershwin was a renowned American lyricist who collaborated with his brother, composer George Gershwin, on numerous Broadway musicals.
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June 11, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 11, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 11th and June 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 11, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 11, 1956 was Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.
June 11, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 11, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 11th and June 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- George Cates - Moonglow And Theme From Picnic
June 11, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 11, 1956 was I'll Be Home by Pat Boone, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.
June 11, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 11, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 11th and June 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Pat Boone - I'll Be Home
- Ronnie Hilton - No Other Love
- Lonnie Donegan - Lost John / Stewball
- Elvis Presley - Heartbreak Hotel
- David Whitfield - My September Love
June 11, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 11, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Safari
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Terence Young
Starring: Victor Mature, Janet Leigh, John Justin, Roland Culver
The Naked Hills
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Josef Shaftel
Starring: David Wayne, Keenan Wynn, James Barton, Marcia Henderson
Female Jungle
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Bruno VeSota
Starring: Lawrence Tierney, Jayne Mansfield, John Carradine, Burt Kaiser
Gunslinger
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Roger Corman
Starring: John Ireland, Beverly Garland, Allison Hayes, Martin Kingsley
The Catered Affair
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Richard Brooks
Starring: Bette Davis, Ernest Borgnine, Debbie Reynolds, Barry Fitzgerald
June 11, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 11, 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:
Opportunity Knocks
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Donald Petrie
Adventure Theater
Release year: 1956
Panorama
Release year: 1956
Lui e lei
Release year: 1956
Scaramouche
Release year: 1956
Directed by: George Sidney
June 11, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 11, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Rosemary Tree
By: Elizabeth Goudge
"It wasn't for her to criticize Almighty God's ways; if He wanted to go to all that bother over the millions and millions of snowflakes, or their intricate designs, then it was His will.
Imperial Woman
By: Pearl S. Buck
The fictionalized biography of Ci-xi, the last Empress of China, Imperial Woman, is based on her life as a concubine to the Xianfeng Emperor. He died in his role as the de facto head.
The Birth Of Britain
By: Winston S. Churchill
The Birth of Britain is the opening volume of A History of the English Speaking Peoples by Winston Churchill, the four-volume book that has been immensely popular and easy to read.
The Quiet American
By: Graham Greene
Graham Greene's classic exploration on love, innocence and morality in Vietnam. "I never knew a person who had better motives for all his trouble," Graham Greene’s narrator Fowler says.
Eloise
By: Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight
Meet Eloise, the adorable little darling of The Plaza Hotel in New York!
Who was the US President on June 11, 1956?
On June 11, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 11, 1956?
On June 11, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on June 11, 1956?
On June 11, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about June 11th?
June 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of June. 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 June 11th, such as:
- 2019 - A us house of representatives committee announces it will hold a hearing next week (june 20), to discuss fuel efficiency standards. the trump administration is pressing for a rollback of an obama-era schedule of 5 % reductions in annual emissions.
- 2018 - Economy of the united kingdom: poundworld, a british retail chain that employs thousands, goes into administration.
- 2017 - Marawi crisis: rodrigo duterte, the philippines president, says that he "is not aware" that the united states has provided support for the philippine government's military operation against islamists at marawi. duterte said that he had never approached america for assistance.
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 June 1956?
June 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.
