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February 16, 1956 was the 47th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is February 16, 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 February 16, 1956, who was born and died on February 16, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 16, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Great Pretender by The Platters), movies (e.g. Jumping for Joy, directed by John Paddy Carstairs), TV series (e.g. Heidi) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 16th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 16, 1956?
- February 16, 1956: What happened on that day?
- February 16, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 16, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 16, 1956?
- February 16, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 16, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
- February 16, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 16, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- February 16, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 16, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 16, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 16, 1956?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 16, 1956?
- Who was the Pope on February 16, 1956?
What day of the week was February 16, 1956?
February 16, 1956 was a Thursday and it was the 47th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 16, 1956 can also be written as 2/16/1956 in the US and as 16/2/1956 in UK and Europe.
February 16, 1956: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 16, 1956:
- Only a little more than four months after the release of the 70mm version of ''oklahoma!'', the film version of rodgers and hammerstein's ''carousel'', starring gordon macrae and shirley jones, is released in cinemascope 55. macrae and jones had previously starred in ''oklahoma!'' ''carousel'', intended for showing in 55mm, ends up being shown only in 35mm.
February 16, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 16th is Aquarius.
Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 16, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 16, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 16th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 16, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 16, 1956 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 16, 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 February 16, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 08:45 am and setting at 10:46 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jan 27, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Feb 26, 1956.
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Who was born on February 16, 1956?
Famous people born on February 16, 1956:
- Vincent Ward
New zealand director and screenwriter.
- James Ingram
"on the wings of love" singer.
- Rena Messinger
The israeli beauty queen who was also miss israel and miss world.
- Rina Mor
- Bodo Ramelow
- Piero Valenti
- Joseph Anthony Zziwa
- Lew Massey
- Sandro Larenas
- Nikolaj Kolesov
- Carlos Aragonés
- Maurizio Fabbri
- Paul Gilroy
- Stein Kollshaugen
- Gian Piero Alloisio
- Jorginho Gularte
Whose famous birthday is on February 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 16th:
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The WeekndThe weeknd is a canadian r&b singer known for his unique vocal style and chart-topping hits like 'blinding lights' and 'can't feel my face'.
![Elizabeth Olsen]()
Elizabeth OlsenElizabeth olsen is a movie actress known for her roles in the marvel cinematic universe as scarlet witch.
![John McEnroe]()
John McEnroeGerman-american tennis champion who was first to make international headlines in 1977-1978 when he became the youngest player to reach...
![Margaux Hemingway]()
Margaux HemingwayAmerican actress, fashion model and member of a prominent family.
![Christopher Eccleston]()
Christopher EcclestonChristopher eccleston is an english actor known for his role as the ninth doctor in the popular tv series doctor who.
![Sonny Bono]()
Sonny BonoAmerican entertainer, who performed a showbiz act with cher, his partner.
![Géraldine Nakache]()
Géraldine NakacheFrench actress, screenwriter, director of fim, and actress of algerian jewish heritage.
![William Katt]()
William KattAmerican actor, born to film veterans bill williams (and barbara hale), he is a well-known family man.
![Mahershala Ali]()
Mahershala AliAmerican actor.
![James Ingram]()
James IngramAmerican singer, who was named the best new artist in 1982.
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February 16, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 68 years 2 months old,
or 818 months and 9 days old,
or 3558 weeks
or 24906 days old,
if you were born on February 16, 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 February 16, 1956?
There are 297 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 16th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 16, 1956?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 16, 1956.
February 16, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 16, 1956:
- Oriya Meghnad Saha
He was an Indian astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the study of stellar atmospheres.
- Mario Massa
- Meghnad Saha
- Ezio Vanoni
What famous deaths happened on February 16th?
Famous deaths on February 16th:
![Bruno Ganz]()
Bruno GanzSwiss actor known for his roles in films like 'Wings of Desire' and 'Downfall.
![Lila Kedrova]()
Lila KedrovaRussian-born actress (born 1918).
![Marceline Day]()
Marceline DayAmerican actress who appeared in silent films.
![Vera Kholodnaya]()
Vera KholodnayaRussian film star (born 1893).
![Smiley Burnette]()
Smiley BurnetteSummum, illinois -- cowboy (charlie-petticoat junction).
![Elyse Knox]()
Elyse KnoxHartford, connecticut -- actress ("hit the ice, black gold").
![Len Lesser]()
Len LesserAmerican actor (born in 1922).
- Markes Shaw
Famous playwright and novelist.
- Yun Dong-ju
Korean poet known for his poignant and reflective poetry.
- Chien-Shiung Wu
Chien-Shiung Wu was a Chinese-American physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
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February 16, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 16, 1956:
- Remembrance of Lambertus
- Kyoto Protocol Day (2005)
- Lithuania - Independence Day (1918)
Saints celebrated on February 16, 1956:
- Saint Juliana
- Saint Lucilla
- Saint Jeremias
- Saints Daniel, Samuel and Elias
February 16, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 16, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 13th and February 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 16, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 16, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.
February 16, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 16, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 13th and February 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Platters - The Great Pretender
- Eddie Fisher - Dungaree Doll
February 16, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 16, 1956 was Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.
February 16, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 16, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 13th and February 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Tennessee Ernie Ford - Sixteen Tons
- Dean Martin - Memories Are Made Of This
- Frank Sinatra - (Love Is) The Tender Trap
- Lou Busch - Zambesi
- Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
February 16, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 16, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Jumping for Joy
Release year: 1956
Directed by: John Paddy Carstairs
Starring: Frankie Howerd, Stanley Holloway, A.E. Matthews, Tony Wright
Meet Me in Las Vegas
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Roy Rowland
Starring: Dan Dailey, Cyd Charisse, Agnes Moorehead, Lili Darvas
Carousel
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Henry King
Starring: Gordon MacRae, Shirley Jones, Cameron Mitchell, Barbara Ruick
Country: United States of America
Des gens sans importance
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Henri Verneuil
Starring: Jean Gabin, Françoise Arnoul, Pierre Mondy, Yvette Etiévant
Private's Progress
Release year: 1956
Directed by: John Boulting
Starring: Ian Carmichael, Ronald Adam, Henry B. Longhurst, Peter Jones
February 16, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 16, 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
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Daniel Ray
Perspective
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Jason Drakeford
Here and Now
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Fabien Constant
Dr. Hudson's Secret Journal
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Harry R. Sherman
The Adventures of Long John Silver
Release year: 1955
Directed by: *
February 16, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 16, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Man In The Gray Flannel Suit
By: Sloan Wilson
The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit was a classic that captured the spirit of a generation. It was first published in 1955. Its title, like Fahrenheit 451 and Catch-22, has been a part America's cultural vocabulary.
The Edge Of The Sea
By: Rachel Carson
"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 Search For Bridey Murphy
By: Morey Bernstein
This classic was first published in 1956 and is still relevant to today's New Age audience. It is well documented that Bridey Murphy, an Irish woman who spoke to a hypnotized patient through her Irish accent, was a true story.
Aspects Of Love
By: David Garnett
Tangled emotions and troubled desires bloom against the beautiful backdrops of Paris, Italy, and Southern France - in dangerous defiance of the age barriers.
Who was the US President on February 16, 1956?
On February 16, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 16, 1956?
On February 16, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 16, 1956?
On February 16, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about February 16th?
February 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of February. 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 February 16th, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war: battle of baghuz fawqani - the syrian observatory for human rights reports the u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces took control of al-baghuz fawqani after the surrender of isil militants.
- 2018 - Boko haram insurgency - three suicide bombers attack a konduga fish market, borno, nigeria.
- 2017 - 2017 sehwan suicide bombing. at least 70 people were killed and over 150 others injured in the suicide bombing at lal shahbaz qalandar shrine, sehwan in sindh, pakistan. 50 of those injured are in critical condition. a medical emergency has been declared at the hospitals in hyderabad, dadu, and jamshoro. (dawn news),
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 February 1956?
February 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
