Thursday December 20, 1956: on this day

December 20, 1956 was the 355th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is December 20, 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 20, 1956, who was born and died on December 20, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 20, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. Blueberry Hill by Fats Domino), movies (e.g. Carnival in Moscow, directed by Eldar Ryazanov), TV series (e.g. Hit Parade) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 20th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 20, 1956?


December 20, 1956 was a Thursday and it was the 355th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 20, 1956 can also be written as 12/20/1956 in the US and as 20/12/1956 in UK and Europe.

December 20, 1956 in December 1956 calendar

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December 20, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 20, 1956:

  • Military coup under colonel simbolon in sumatra.
  • Montgomery, alabama, removes race-based seat assignments on its buses.

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December 20, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th 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 20, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 20, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Monkey personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on December 20th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 20, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 20, 1956 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 20, 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 20, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 08:18 pm and setting at 09:59 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 17, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Jan 16, 1957.

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Who was born on December 20, 1956?


Famous people born on December 20, 1956:

  • Keiffer Wolfowitz

    Keiffer Wolfowitz is a renowned American mathematician known for his contributions to game theory and optimization.

  • Blanche Baker

    Blanche Baker is known for her acting career in film and television.

  • Andrew Mackenzie

    Businessman and geologist from scotland.

  • Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz

    Mauritanian general and politician, president of mauritania.

  • Guy Babylon

    American keyboard player and songwriter (d. 2009).

  • Junji Hirata

    Japanese professional wrestler.

  • Anita Ward

    American disco/r&b singer.

  • Mohamed Aziz

    General and politician mauritanian president of mauritania.

  • Blanche Baker in New York City

    New york, usa: carroll baker's daughter, actress (french postcard).

  • Fulvio Abbate
  • Jean-Jacques Bertrand
  • Super Strong Machine

Whose famous birthday is on December 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 20th:

  • Jaydy Michel
    Jaydy Michel

    Mexican actress known for her work in telenovelas.

  • Jonah Hill
    Jonah Hill

    American actor known for his roles in comedy films.

  • Bob Morley
    Bob Morley

    Actor.

  • Alain de Botton
    Alain de Botton

    Swiss-english philosopher, author.

  • Jenny Agutter
    Jenny Agutter

    British actress known for her roles in 'Logan's Run' and 'An American Werewolf in London'.

  • Nicole de Boer
    Nicole de Boer

    Canadian actress.

  • David Cook
    David Cook

    American singer, winner on american idol.

  • John Hillerman
    John Hillerman

    American actor, stage and film.

  • Audrey Totter
    Audrey Totter

    Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).

  • George Roy Hill
    George Roy Hill

    American film director (born in 1922).

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December 20, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 67 years 4 months old,

or 808 months and 5 days old,

or 3514 weeks

or 24598 days old,

if you were born on December 20, 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 December 20, 1956?

There are 239 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 20, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 20, 1956.

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December 20, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 20, 1956:

  • Ramón Carrillo

    Argentinian neurologist and physician (b. 1906).

  • Paul Bonatz
  • Charley Rogers

What famous deaths happened on December 20th?

Famous deaths on December 20th:

  • Brittany Murphy
    Brittany Murphy

    Brittany murphy was an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as clueless, 8 mile, and just married.

  • Carl Sagan
    Carl Sagan

    American astrophysicist and exobiologist.

  • John Steinbeck
    John Steinbeck

    American writer who wrote best-selling novels and was made into movies.

  • Thomas Newman
    Thomas Newman

    Actor/composer (cape fear) dies at 60 from a heart attack.

  • Bobby Darin
    Bobby Darin

    American singer, actor and recording artist.

  • Arnold Stang
    Arnold Stang

    American singer and actor (d. 2009).

  • Madge Sinclair
    Madge Sinclair

    Kingston, jamaica -- actress.

  • Helene Heigh
    Helene Heigh

    Actress (undercover woman teen age thunder), died at 86.

  • Mervil Meyer

    Renowned scientist who made significant contributions to the field of physics.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 20th

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December 20, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 20, 1956:

  • R.C. Saints - Saint Dominic of Silos
  • Also see December 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • The first All Faiths Day was celebrated in 2003 in Canandaigua, New York.

Observances on December 20, 1956:

  • International Human Solidarity Day
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December 20, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 20, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 17th and December 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 20, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 20, 1956 was Blueberry Hill by Fats Domino, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

December 20, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 20, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Blueberry Hill
  2. - A Rose And A Baby Ruth
  3. - Hey! Jealous Lover
  4. - Love Me
  5. - The Green Door

December 20, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 20, 1956 was Just Walkin' In The Rain by Johnnie Ray, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

December 20, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 20, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Just Walkin' In The Rain
  2. - Rock Around The Clock
  3. - The Green Door
  4. - Singing The Blues
  5. - Love Is A Many Splendored Thing

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December 20, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 20, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Carnival in Moscow

Carnival in Moscow

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Eldar Ryazanov

Starring: Igor Ilyinsky, Lyudmila Gurchenko, Yuri Belov, Georgiy Kulikov

Full of Life

Full of Life

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Richard Quine

Starring: Judy Holliday, Richard Conte, Salvatore Baccaloni, Esther Minciotti

It's Great to Be Young!

It's Great to Be Young!

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Cyril Frankel

Starring: John Mills, Cecil Parker, John Salew, Elizabeth Kentish

Rodan

Rodan

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Ishirô Honda

Starring: Kenji Sahara, Yumi Shirakawa, Akihiko Hirata, Akio Kobori

Checkpoint

Checkpoint

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Ralph Thomas

Starring: Anthony Steel, Odile Versois, Stanley Baker, James Robertson Justice

December 20, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 20, 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 20, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 20, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Much Ado About Me by Fred Allen

Much Ado About Me

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Fred Allen, radio and film star, has written Much Ado About Me.

The Unicorn And Other Poems by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

The Unicorn And Other Poems

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Gift from the Sea is a collection poems by the author that provides enduring meditations on loss, love, beauty, time, and the sweeps of time. 15,000 copies first printing.

The Fountain Overflows by Rebecca West

The Fountain Overflows

By:

The Aubrey family's lives have been tainted for many years by their father's instability and genius. But his new job in London promises to give them some relief from the danger of ruin.

The Last Hurrah by Edwin O'Connor

The Last Hurrah

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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.

The Fbi Story by Don Whitehead

The Fbi Story

By:

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Who was the US President on December 20, 1956?

On December 20, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 20, 1956?

On December 20, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 20, 1956?

On December 20, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 20th?

December 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2018 - In honor of former president barack obama, parts of ventura freeway in southern california will be renamed "president barack h. obama highway".
  • 2017 - Uber is a transport company, and not a digital services. the european court of justice (ecj), rules that uber must accept stricter licensing and regulation within the european union. uber was instructed to follow local taxi rules in barcelona when the case began.
  • 2016 - Six men are being held in ankara in connection to the assassination of andrei karlov (russian ambassador to turkey).

Find out more about December 20th

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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.

Discover how December 1956 calendar looked like.

Thursday December 20, 1956