Thursday January 12, 1956: on this day

January 12, 1956 was the 12th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 12, 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 12, 1956, who was born and died on January 12, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 12, 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 12th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 12, 1956?


January 12, 1956 was a Thursday and it was the 12th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 12, 1956 can also be written as 1/12/1956 in the US and as 12/1/1956 in UK and Europe.

January 12, 1956 in January 1956 calendar

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January 12, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 12th 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 12, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 12, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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January 12, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 12, 1956 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 12, 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 12, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:47 am and setting at 05:40 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 12, 1956?


Famous people born on January 12, 1956:

  • Marie Colvin

    American war reporter who worked from 1985 to her death for the sunday times in britain.

  • Jove Bijedić

    Jove Bijedić was a Bosnian computer scientist and professor who made significant contributions to the field of artificial intelligence.

  • Nikolai Noskov

    Russian rock singer and singer-songwriter.

  • Ute Freudenberg
  • Vincent Lavenu
  • Arjun Bahadur Thapa
  • Ana Rosa Quintana
  • Jaime Giménez Arbe

Whose famous birthday is on January 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 12th:

  • Taraneh Alidoosti
    Taraneh Alidoosti

    Renowned Iranian actress known for her impactful performances in Iranian cinema.

  • John Lasseter
    John Lasseter

    John lasseter is an animator known for co-founding pixar animation studios and for his work on popular animated films such as toy story and...

  • Howard Stern
    Howard Stern

    American talk-show host and shock-jock, who has a listener base of around three million.

  • Olivier Martinez
    Olivier Martinez

    He was a french film actor.

  • Haruki Murakami
    Haruki Murakami

    Japanese writer.

  • Rob Zombie
    Rob Zombie

    American film director, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Sakshi Tanwar
    Sakshi Tanwar

    Sakshi tanwar is an indian actress known for her role as parvati agarwal in the television series kahaani ghar ghar kii.

  • Kirstie Alley
    Kirstie Alley

    Kirstie Alley is an American actress known for her roles in Cheers and Look Who's Talking.

  • John Francis
    John Francis

    John francis is a well-known model who gained fame for his work in the fashion industry.

  • Naya Rivera
    Naya Rivera

    American actress, model and singer (b. 1987).

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January 12, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 68 years 3 months old,

or 819 months and 13 days old,

or 3563 weeks

or 24941 days old,

if you were born on January 12, 1956.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 12, 1956?

There are 262 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 12th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 12, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 12, 1956.

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January 12, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 12, 1956:

  • Norman Kerry
    Norman Kerry

    Actor (air eagles phantom of opera), died at 61.

  • John Raedecker

    Dutch sculptor (wwii monument amsterdam), died at the age of 70.

  • Sam Langford
  • Domenico Giuliotti
  • Friedrich Wilhelm von Bissing

What famous deaths happened on January 12th?

Famous deaths on January 12th:

  • Maurice Gibb
    Maurice Gibb

    British-american musician.

  • Amrish Puri
    Amrish Puri

    Indian singer and actor (d. 2005).

  • Alexandra Bastedo
    Alexandra Bastedo

    English actress (d. 2014.

  • Betty Lou Gerson
    Betty Lou Gerson

    American voice actress (born 1914).

  • Alegend Christie

    Best-selling crime novelist, creator of iconic detective Hercule Poirot.

  • Aadin Christie

    Renowned mystery writer, known for creating iconic detective characters.

  • Lorrane Hansberry

    Pioneering playwright best known for her work 'A Raisin in the Sun'.

  • Agatha Tennis

    Agatha Tennis was a renowned British mystery writer, best known for her detective novels featuring Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.

  • Agatha Christie

    Agatha Christie was a British crime novelist, short story writer, and playwright, known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story...

  • Williom Hewlett

    Co-founder of Hewlett-Packard, a leading technology company.

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January 12, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 12, 1956:

  • In USA's Monk, the 4th season episode of MR. MONK AND MRS. MONK (#T-2351) indicates that Monk spilt something on January 12, 1999 during an earthquake. He stated "Earthquakes count, I don't make the rules."
  • In the television series The X-Files, the third season episode Syzygy, has two girls, Terri & Magi, both born on January 12, 1979. Strange astrological properties with 3+ celestial bodies in alignment gives them great power which they use to kill off several of their high school classmates on their birthday in 1996.
  • In 2001: A Space Odyssey, the fictional computer HAL becomes operational on January 12. In the movie by Stanley Kubrick, HAL was "born" in 1992, while in the book by Arthur C. Clarke the same event occurs in 1997.
  • Tanzania - Zanzibar Revolution Day
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January 12, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 12, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 9th and January 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 12, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 12, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week January 9th and January 15th.

January 12, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 12, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 9th and January 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Great Pretender
  2. - He

January 12, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 12, 1956 was Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week January 9th and January 15th.

January 12, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 12, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 9th and January 15th. 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 12, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 12, 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

Charleys Tante

Charleys Tante

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Hans Quest

Starring: Heinz Rühmann, Hertha Feiler, Claus Biederstaedt, Walter Giller

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

A Man Alone

A Man Alone

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Ray Milland

Starring: Ray Milland, Mary Murphy, Ward Bond, Raymond Burr

January 12, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 12, 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

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

Judge Roy Bean

Judge Roy Bean

Release year: 1955

January 12, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 12, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Family Of Man by Edward Steichen

The Family Of Man

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The Family of Man, a photograph exhibition that was hailed as the best ever, opened in New York at The Museum of Modern Art in January 1955.

The Tontine by Thomas B. Costain

The Tontine

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The Tontine

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.

The Scrolls From The Dead Sea by Edmund Wilson

The Scrolls From The Dead Sea

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159 pp., 8vo.

A Charmed Life by Mary McCarthy

A Charmed Life

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In this hilarious autobiographical novel by Mary McCarthy, bestselling author Mary McCarthy (an actress and budding playwright), the life of a writer is turned upside down.

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Who was the US President on January 12, 1956?

On January 12, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 12, 1956?

On January 12, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 12, 1956?

On January 12, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 12th?

January 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 paris explosion: an explosion in paris caused by a gas leak causes a large explosion that destroys a bakery located in paris' 9th arrondissement. there are 40 people who are hurt and four are killed.
  • 2018 - Saudi arabia: women's rights, mohammad bin salman. saudi vision 2030: saudi arabia has allowed women to watch football matches for the first time. this is part of an easement of the strict rules regarding gender separation that the ultra-conservative muslim nation enforces.
  • 2017 - Two members of the funk band tower of power were seriously injured when a train struck them near jack london square, oakland, california.

Find out more about January 12th

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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.

Thursday January 12, 1956