Thursday December 13, 1956: on this day

December 13, 1956 was the 348th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is December 13, 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 13, 1956, who was born and died on December 13, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 13, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Green Door by Jim Lowe), movies (e.g. The Wrong Man, directed by Alfred Hitchcock), TV series (e.g. Hit Parade) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 13th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 13, 1956?


December 13, 1956 was a Thursday and it was the 348th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 13, 1956 can also be written as 12/13/1956 in the US and as 13/12/1956 in UK and Europe.

December 13, 1956 in December 1956 calendar

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December 13, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 13th 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 13, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 13, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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December 13, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 13, 1956 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 13, 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 13, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 01:24 pm and setting at 03:37 am.

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 13, 1956?


Famous people born on December 13, 1956:

  • Jean-Marie Messier

    French businessman, who was the chairman and chief executive at multinational media conglomerate vivendi (previously vivendi universal).

  • Majida El Roumi

    Lebanese soprano, singer.

  • Phil Hubbard

    American basketball coach and player.

  • Dale Berra

    American baseball player.

  • Phillip Gregory Hubbard

    Canton, ohio -- basketball (1976 olympics-gold medalist).

  • Dale Berra baseball infielder (Pittsburgh Pirates

    New york yankees).

  • Juan Fernández de Alarcon
  • Clarita Gatto
  • Michael Nikolay
  • Torgeir Vatten
  • Vincenzo Zitello
  • Magida el-Roumi (ماجدة الرومي)
  • Marie Forså

Whose famous birthday is on December 13th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 13th:

  • Taylor Swift
    Taylor Swift

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer

    Christopher Plummer was a Canadian actor known for his versatile performances in films such as 'The Sound of Music', 'Beginners', and 'The...

  • Jamie Foxx
    Jamie Foxx

    Academy Award-winning actor known for his roles in films like 'Ray' and 'Django Unchained'.

  • Steve Buscemi
    Steve Buscemi

    Versatile actor known for his work in films like 'Fargo' and 'Reservoir Dogs.

  • Dick Van Dyke
    Dick Van Dyke

    Renowned actor known for his roles in Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

  • Laurence Leboeuf
    Laurence Leboeuf

    Canadian actress.

  • Tony Curran
    Tony Curran

    Scottish actor.

  • Jim Davidson
    Jim Davidson

    English comedian, a cheeky cockney.

  • Herman Cain
    Herman Cain

    American political activist and businessman.

  • Johnny Whitaker
    Johnny Whitaker

    American actor and singer, best known for his performances on television and film during his childhood.

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December 13, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 67 years 4 months old,

or 808 months and 12 days old,

or 3515 weeks

or 24605 days old,

if you were born on December 13, 1956.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 13, 1956?

There are 233 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 13th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 13, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 13, 1956.

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December 13, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 13, 1956:

  • Guiscardo Simoncini
  • Giuseppe Stabile
  • Arthur Grimble
  • Antonio Gelabert
  • Tancrède Labbé

What famous deaths happened on December 13th?

Famous deaths on December 13th:

  • Smita Patil
    Smita Patil

    Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

  • Heather Angel
    Heather Angel

    Oxford, england -- actress (informer last of mohicans).

  • Kathy Staff
    Kathy Staff

    British actress (born 1928).

  • Lupe Velez
    Lupe Velez

    Mexican-american actress, who was a fiery star in the '30s & '40s.

  • Sanuel Johnson

    Renowned English writer and lexicographer.

  • Vasily Kandinsky

    Russian painter and art theorist, credited with painting some of the first purely abstract works.

  • Richard Holbrooke

    Richard Holbrooke was an American diplomat and journalist who served as the United States Special Representative for Afghanistan and...

  • Deny Johnson

    Olympic gold medalist sprinter known for his speed and agility.

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December 13, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 13, 1956:

  • Roman festivals - Tellus was worshipped in the district Carinae at the Esquiline Hill, and a lectisternium or table was spread for Ceres.
  • R.C. Saints - memorial of Saint Lucy
  • Also see December 13 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • In the Julian calendar before the Gregorian reform, this was the shortest day and longest night, and widely celebrated as such
  • In the Irish calendar the Wednesday, Friday and Saturday following the Feast of Saint Lucy were observed as Quarter tense.
  • Malta - Republic Day (since 1974)
  • St. Lucia's Day in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.
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December 13, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 13, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 10th and December 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 13, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 13, 1956 was The Green Door by Jim Lowe, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

December 13, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 13, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 10th and December 16th. 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
  5. - Love Me

December 13, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 13, 1956 was Just Walkin' In The Rain by Johnnie Ray, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

December 13, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 13, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 10th and December 16th. 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 13, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 13, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Wrong Man

The Wrong Man

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock

Starring: Henry Fonda, Vera Miles, Anthony Quayle, Harold J. Stone

Country: United States of America

Baby Doll

Baby Doll

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Elia Kazan

Starring: Karl Malden, Carroll Baker, Eli Wallach, Mildred Dunnock

Country: United States of America

Anastasia

Anastasia

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Don Bluth, Gary Goldman

Starring: Meg Ryan, John Cusack, Christopher Lloyd, Kelsey Grammer

Country: United States of America

The King and Four Queens

The King and Four Queens

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Raoul Walsh

Starring: Clark Gable, Eleanor Parker, Jean Willes, Barbara Nichols

Country: United States of America

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Jean Delannoy

Starring: Gina Lollobrigida, Anthony Quinn, Jean Danet, Alain Cuny

December 13, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 13, 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 13, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 13, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Three Saints And A Sinner by Louise Hall Tharp

Three Saints And A Sinner

By:

Little, Brown 1956, 1st., Very Good., Text Clean. No dust jacket. Private bookplate. Light wear. 406 pages. First edition. [Biography, Julia Ward Howe, Louisa Ward, Samuel Ward, Annie Ward] Out-of-print and

Arthritis And Common Sense by Dale Alexander

Arthritis And Common Sense

By:

The best-selling, one-million-copy bestseller on arthritis, Medical Self-Help/Health Arthritis, and Common Sense is now available in paperback! These pages will provide the information that arthritis sufferers need to know.

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.

Love Or Perish by Smiley Blanton

Love Or Perish

By:

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

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 13, 1956?

On December 13, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 13, 1956?

On December 13, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 13, 1956?

On December 13, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 13th?

December 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:

  • 2018 - Conflict in northern mali: around 42 people are killed by jihadists riding motorcycles in an attack on tuareg camps in mali.
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: at least 30 people were killed in air strikes by the saudi-led coalition against a rebel police camp in yemen's capital sanaa.
  • 2016 - Botroseya church bombing: the islamic state of iraq and the levant claimed responsibility for the bombing of the egyptian coptic church in cairo, which claimed 25 lives on the 11th of december.

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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.

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Thursday December 13, 1956