Sunday December 23, 1956: on this day

December 23, 1956 was the 358th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 23, 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 23, 1956, who was born and died on December 23, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 23, 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 23rd, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 23, 1956?


December 23, 1956 was a Sunday and it was the 358th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 23, 1956 can also be written as 12/23/1956 in the US and as 23/12/1956 in UK and Europe.

December 23, 1956 in December 1956 calendar

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December 23, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 23, 1956:

  • British and french troops leave the suez canal region.

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December 23, 1956: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Washington Redskins - Baltimore Colts : 17 - 19
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December 23, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd 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 23, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on December 23rd, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 23, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 23, 1956 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 23, 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 23, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 10:41 pm and setting at 11:37 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 23, 1956?


Famous people born on December 23, 1956:

  • Sante D'Orazio

    Renowned fashion and celebrity photographer.

  • Michele Alboreto

    Italian race car driver.

  • Dave Murray

    English guitarist and songwriter.

  • Jesús Huerta de Soto
  • Jon Giesler
  • Filippo Porcelli
  • Graziano Cesari
  • Carola Stagnaro
  • Stephen Bray
  • Stefano Cantini
  • Rachel Gezesster
  • David Michael «Dave» Murray

Whose famous birthday is on December 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 23rd:

  • Corey Haim
    Corey Haim

    Corey Haim was a Canadian actor known for his roles in 1980s films like 'The Lost Boys'.

  • Estella Warren
    Estella Warren

    Canadian actress and model.

  • Marie Bell
    Marie Bell

    From 1924 to 1973, french actresses on the screen.

  • Donna Tartt
    Donna Tartt

    American author.

  • Joan Severance
    Joan Severance

    American model actress and producer.

  • Finn Wolfhard
    Finn Wolfhard

    Finn Wolfhard is a Canadian actor known for his role in Stranger Things and co-founder of the production company, Sun MGMT.

  • Robert Bly
    Robert Bly

    American poet, translator and editor.

  • Esther Phillips
    Esther Phillips

    American singer best known for her r&b vocals.

  • Harry Shearer
    Harry Shearer

    American actor, director, and satirical writer.

  • Elizabeth Hartman
    Elizabeth Hartman

    Actress (fixer patch of blue, patch of blue), is killed at 45.

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December 23, 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 23, 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 23, 1956?

There are 270 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 23, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 23, 1956.

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December 23, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 23, 1956:

  • Shalva Bukia

    Georgian author known for his contributions to literature.

  • Galileo Chini

    Italian painter and decorator known for his Art Nouveau style.

  • Josep Puig i Cadafalch
  • Homer Scott

What famous deaths happened on December 23rd?

Famous deaths on December 23rd:

  • Jack Webb
    Jack Webb

    American actor who appeared in films such as "sunset blvd.

  • Charlie Drake
    Charlie Drake

    British comic (plank rhubarb rhubarb splish splash).

  • Patric Knowles
    Patric Knowles

    English actor (b. 1911).

  • Billy Barty
    Billy Barty

    American actor and singer (d.2000).

  • Mikhail Kalashnikov

    Russian general and weapons designer, designed the ak-47 rifle (b. 1919).

  • Emmilia Plater

    Polish-Lithuanian revolutionary and military leader.

  • John Chamberlain

    Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.

  • Truda White

    Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Earmon Hubbard

    American track and field athlete who set a world record in the long jump.

  • Venida Browning

    Renowned jazz singer and performer during the mid-20th century.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 23rd

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December 23, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 23, 1956:

  • Festivus (from sitcom Seinfeld)
  • Oaxaca - Night of the Radishes
  • Secular humanism (American) - HumanLight observed
  • R.C. Saints - John Cantius ; Thorlac Thorhallsson, patron saint of Iceland
  • Sweden - Birthday of Queen Silvia, an official flag day
  • Japan - The Emperor's Birthday - Birthday of Akihito, the current Emperor of Japan
  • Roman festivals - Larentalia, a festival in honor of Larenta
  • Ancient Latvia - Ziemassvetki held
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December 23, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 23, 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 23, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

December 23, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 23, 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 23, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

December 23, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 23, 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 23, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 23, 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 23, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 23, 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 23, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 23, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Wreck Of The Mary Deare by Hammond Innes

The Wreck Of The Mary Deare

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The swollen hulk of a large ship stands out from the gale's stinging spray. Half-mad man remains on board, working for her without sleep or food.

These Thousand Hills by A.B. Guthrie Jr

These Thousand Hills

By:

The story of the Old West in the future

The Bible As History by Werner Keller

The Bible As History

By:

This groundbreaking book, which sheds light on historical foundations of the best-selling book ever written--the Bible -- is now available in print.

The New World by Winston S. Churchill

The New World

By:

The New World is Winston S. Churchill’s stunning re-creation, The New World, of one of America's most tragic periods - the period between 1485-1688.

The Fbi Story by Don Whitehead

The Fbi Story

By:

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Who was the US President on December 23, 1956?

On December 23, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 23, 1956?

On December 23, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 23, 1956?

On December 23, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 23rd?

December 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - Drone incident at gatwick airport: two people were arrested by police just two days before and released without charge.
  • 2017 - 2017 pacific typhoon season: tropical storm tembin: in the philippines, more than 200 people have been killed by floods and mudslides triggered by severe tropic storm vinta.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: more than 100 syrian army pows were reportedly found in east aleppo, the last rebel-held territory. they claim that they were executed by rebel forces.

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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.

Sunday December 23, 1956