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June 16, 1956 was the 168th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is June 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 June 16, 1956, who was born and died on June 16, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 16, 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 16th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 16, 1956?
- June 16, 1956: What happened on that day?
- June 16, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 16, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 16, 1956?
- June 16, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- June 16, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
- June 16, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- June 16, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- June 16, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 16, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 16, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 16, 1956?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 16, 1956?
- Who was the Pope on June 16, 1956?
What day of the week was June 16, 1956?
June 16, 1956 was a Saturday and it was the 168th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 16, 1956 can also be written as 6/16/1956 in the US and as 16/6/1956 in UK and Europe.
June 16, 1956: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 16, 1956:
- 56th us golf open: cary middlecoff shoots a 281 at oak hill country club - new york
- 88th belmont: david erb aboard needles wins in 2:29.8
June 16, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 16th 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 16, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 16, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on June 16th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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June 16, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 16, 1956 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 16, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 02:20 pm and setting at 01:34 am.
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 16, 1956?
Famous people born on June 16, 1956:
- Ramesh Chennithala
Indian politician and the current Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Legislative Assembly.
- Isabella Lövin
Swedish politician and environmentalist who served as the Deputy Prime Minister of Sweden and Minister for International Development...
- Celmo Lazzari
- Gianni De Biasi
- Ernesto Delgado
- Mesrob II Mutafyan
- Reese McCall
- Mesrob II Mutafyan de Constantinopla
- María Valenzuela
Whose famous birthday is on June 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 16th:
![Alexandre Astier]()
Alexandre AstierFrench director, writer, editor, actor, composer and author.
![Kirby Heyborne]()
Kirby HeyborneKirby Heyborne is an American actor known for his roles in films and television shows.
![Ilona Massey]()
Ilona MasseyHungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.
![Joyce Carol Oates]()
Joyce Carol OatesNew york, united states -- novelist.
![Laurie Metcalf]()
Laurie MetcalfAmerican stage and tv actress, who began her career with the steppenwolf company of chicago, before landing the role of roseanne's sister...
![Sibel Kekilli]()
Sibel KekilliSibel kekilli is a german actress known for her role in the film 'head-on' and for her role as shae in the tv series 'game of thrones'.
![Hilary Farr]()
Hilary FarrTv show host.
![Jack Albertson]()
Jack AlbertsonAmerican actor, chico and the man, dies at the age of 74.
![Bill Cobbs]()
Bill CobbsMovie actor.
![Eileen Atkins]()
Eileen AtkinsEileen Atkins is a renowned British actress with a successful career in film, television, and stage.
June 16, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 67 years 10 months old,
or 814 months and 11 days old,
or 3541 weeks
or 24787 days old,
if you were born on June 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 June 16, 1956?
There are 50 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 16, 1956?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 16, 1956.
June 16, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 16, 1956:
- Arnaldo Fraccaroli
- Christian Gitsham
What famous deaths happened on June 16th?
Famous deaths on June 16th:
![Wernher von Braun]()
Wernher von BraunRocket scientist (v1/v2) dies after 65 years of smoking.
![George Reeves]()
George ReevesActor in superman, gone with the wind.
![Reginald Denny]()
Reginald DennyReginald Denny was an English actor who appeared in many Hollywood films during the early 20th century.
![Susan Tyrrell]()
Susan TyrrellAmerican actress (d. 2012).
![Mikhail Kononov]()
Mikhail KononovSoviet actor (born 1940).
![Brian Piccolo]()
Brian PiccoloAmerican football player (born 1943).
- Chanceler Kohl
Former Chancellor of Germany known for reunification efforts.
- Radhanath Ray
Radhanath Ray was a prominent Oriya poet and playwright, known for his contributions to modern Oriya literature.
- Babbette Kramer
Renowned chemist known for her work in organic chemistry.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on June 16th
June 16, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on June 16, 1956:
- South Africa - Youth Day.
- Roman Catholic Church - Feast of Saint John Regis, patron of medical social workers.
- Bloomsday, in honour of Leopold Bloom, the hero of James Joyce's Ulysses set on 16 June, 1904.
- 16 June Movement
Observances on June 16, 1956:
- International Day of Family Remittances
June 16, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 16, 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 16, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 16, 1956 was Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.
June 16, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 16, 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 16, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 16, 1956 was I'll Be Home by Pat Boone, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.
June 16, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 16, 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 16, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 16, 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 16, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 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:
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 16, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 16, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Bay Window Bohemia
By: Oscar Lewis
Bay Window Bohemia: The Brilliang Artistic World Of Gaslit San Fr by Lewis, Oscar
Eloise
By: Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight
Meet Eloise, the adorable little darling of The Plaza Hotel in New York!
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.
A Night To Remember
By: Walter Lord
A Night to Remember is the classic, minute-by-minute account about the sinking and rescue of the Titanic. First published in 1955, A Night to Remember has remained a timeless classic.
Guestward Ho!
By: Patrick Dennis and Barbara Hooton
Guestward Ho! Barbara Hooton tells Patrick Dennis, author of Auntie Mame! This is the story of Barbara's sometimes hilarious transition from New Mexico socialite to upscale dude rancher.
Who was the US President on June 16, 1956?
On June 16, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 16, 1956?
On June 16, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on June 16, 1956?
On June 16, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about June 16th?
June 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019, 2019-present): three turkish soldiers were wounded in a mortar attack by the turkish land forces on a murak observation post. (al jazeera), (daily sabah). at least 12 people were killed when jihadists attacked aleppo governorate using mortars.
- 2018 - Yemeni civil war (2015)-present: battle of al hudaydah. after driving out houthi forces, saudi arabian-led coalition forces seize control over hodeida international airport. in the yemeni port of sanaa, around 280 people were reported to have been killed over the past four days.
- 2017 - June 2017, jerusalem attack: an israeli policewoman is fatally attacked near jerusalem's damascus gate. three palestinian attackers are also killed. israeli authorities interrogated isil claims. pflp and hamas also claim that it was their members who committed the crime.
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.
