Saturday December 22, 1956: on this day

December 22, 1956 was the 357th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is December 22, 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 22, 1956, who was born and died on December 22, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 22, 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 22nd, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 22, 1956?


December 22, 1956 was a Saturday and it was the 357th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 22, 1956 can also be written as 12/22/1956 in the US and as 22/12/1956 in UK and Europe.

December 22, 1956 in December 1956 calendar

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December 22, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 22, 1956:

  • New faces of 1956 closes at barrymore theater nyc after 221 performances
  • Last british / french troops leave egypt
  • Colo is born, the first gorilla to be bred in captivity.

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December 22, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 22nd 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 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 22, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 22, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on December 22nd, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 22, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 22, 1956 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 22, 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 22, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 09:30 pm and setting at 11:05 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 22, 1956?


Famous people born on December 22, 1956:

  • Naythen Gold

    Known for research in evolutionary biology.

  • Mitch Altman

    Known for inventing TV-B-Gone universal remote control.

  • Jane Lighting

    English businesswoman.

  • Marcy Hanson

    Galveston texas -- playmate (oct 1978).

  • Cojo in Columbus

    Ohio, usa; first gorilla born in captivity.

  • Erica Boyer

    American porn producer and actress (d. 2009).

  • Philippe Harel
  • Marie Rivière
  • Peter Baldwin
  • Rudi Vittori
  • Roswitha Beier
  • Tracy Delatte
  • Percival Everett
  • David Leigh

Whose famous birthday is on December 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 22nd:

  • Vanessa Paradis
    Vanessa Paradis

    French actress and singer, depardieu was seen in "elisa", directed by jean becker.

  • Ralph Fiennes
    Ralph Fiennes

    English actor.

  • Jean-Baptiste Maunier
    Jean-Baptiste Maunier

    French singer and actor, he is best known for his role as les choristes in 2004.

  • Ted Cruz
    Ted Cruz

    Texas senator of the united states.

  • Meghan Trainor
    Meghan Trainor

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Robin Gibb
    Robin Gibb

    British-american singer, not identical twin to maurice.

  • Jordin Sparks
    Jordin Sparks

    American singer and american idol winner.

  • Maurice Gibb
    Maurice Gibb

    British-american musician.

  • Dina Meyer
    Dina Meyer

    American actress.

  • Lady Bird Johnson
    Lady Bird Johnson

    First lady of the united states (born in 1912).

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December 22, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 67 years 3 months old,

or 807 months and 6 days old,

or 3509 weeks and 5 days old,

or 24568 days old,

if you were born on December 22, 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 22, 1956?

There are 269 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 22, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 22, 1956.

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December 22, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 22, 1956:

  • Nicolae Labiș
  • Arthur Allman
  • Henri Callot

What famous deaths happened on December 22nd?

Famous deaths on December 22nd:

  • Gilda Gray
    Gilda Gray

    Polish-american actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1959).

  • Christine Cavanaugh
    Christine Cavanaugh

    American singer and actress (d. 2014).

  • Don DeFore
    Don DeFore

    Actor (george baxter-hazel), passes away from cardiac arrest at the age of 76.

  • Helene Stanley
    Helene Stanley

    Actress (carnival story and roar of the crowd).

  • Libbey Owens

    Co-founder of Libbey-Owens-Ford Company, revolutionized the glass industry.

  • Gera Eliot

    Renowned English novelist known for works like 'Middlemarch' and 'Silas Marner'.

  • Samuel Beckett

    Irish writer of fiction, prose and avant-garde plays.

  • Annaston Eliot

    Annaston Eliot was an English novelist, poet, and journalist, best known for her novels 'Middlemarch' and 'The Mill on the Floss'.

  • John Chisum

    Prominent figure in the American Old West known as the 'Cattle King of Texas'.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 22nd

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December 22, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 22, 1956:

  • R.C. Saints - commemoration of Frances Xavier Cabrini
  • Spain: the main draw of Spanish National Lottery, where it is a Christmas tradition.
  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Capricorn
  • In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs on or very close to this date. In the Southern Hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs around this time.
  • Also see December 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Japan - T?ji (winter solstice)
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December 22, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 22, 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 22, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 22, 1956 was Blueberry Hill by Fats Domino, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

December 22, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 22, 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 22, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 22, 1956 was Just Walkin' In The Rain by Johnnie Ray, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.

December 22, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 22, 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 22, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 22, 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 22, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 22, 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 22, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 22, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

King Of Paris by Guy Endore

King Of Paris

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"He was one those men who lived 10 lives, while the rest of us only live one." This is how the author began his biographical novel. Alexandre Dumas.

Much Ado About Me by Fred Allen

Much Ado About Me

By:

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

Men To Match My Mountains by Irving Stone

Men To Match My Mountains

By:

This collection contains stories that give insight into the diverse personalities of the settlers who helped to tame America’s Far West.

Merry Christmas, Mr. Baxter by Edward Streeter

Merry Christmas, Mr. Baxter

By:

Dust jacket notes: "All the unavoidable, amusing, maddening, and amusing Christmas is a perfect backdrop for the adventures and adventures of this Streeter "hero." A grandfather who hasn't yet reached the age of discretion, and doesn't promise ever to,

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.

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Who was the US President on December 22, 1956?

On December 22, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 22, 1956?

On December 22, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 22, 1956?

On December 22, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 22nd?

December 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war: at least 16 people are killed and more than 20 injured by a car bomb in mogadishu near the presidential palace.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). eight million yemenis are now at risk of starvation after 1,000 days of civil war.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war, battle of aleppo (2012)-16: the syrian army claims it now has full control of aleppo after the evacuation of last rebel group to the idlib governorate.

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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.

Saturday December 22, 1956