Monday January 23, 1956: on this day

January 23, 1956 was the 23rd day of the year 1956, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Monday.

Is January 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 January 23, 1956, who was born and died on January 23, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 23, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Great Pretender by The Platters), movies (e.g. The Conqueror, directed by Dick Powell), TV series (e.g. Heidi) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 23rd, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 23, 1956?


January 23, 1956 was a Monday and it was the 23rd day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 23, 1956 can also be written as 1/23/1956 in the US and as 23/1/1956 in UK and Europe.

January 23, 1956 in January 1956 calendar

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January 23, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 23rd 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 January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 23, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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

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


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The moon phase on January 23, 1956 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 23, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 12:52 pm and setting at 04:17 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 29, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Jan 27, 1956.

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Who was born on January 23, 1956?


Famous people born on January 23, 1956:

  • Mitzi Szereto

    Mitzi Szereto is an author known for her works in various genres including fiction and non-fiction.

  • Tim Lott

    British author.

  • Lisa Dukakis

    American notable family, the wife john dukakis 7/1987.

  • Néstor Cora
  • Sante D'Orazio
  • Giordano Ferrari
  • Patrick Kerr
  • Stefano Macina
  • Tiziano Ricci
  • Massimo Scattolin
  • Kazumi Tsubota
  • Laza Ristovski
  • Ralph Carney
  • Fernando Clavijo
  • Paolo Fiorentino
  • Juan Vicente Herrera
  • Patricia Sosa

Whose famous birthday is on January 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 23rd:

  • Tito Ortiz
    Tito Ortiz

    Tito ortiz is an american retired ufc fighter known for his long and successful career in mixed martial arts.

  • Jeanne Moreau
    Jeanne Moreau

    French actress and director, moreau has appeared in more than 49 films.

  • Mariska Hargitay
    Mariska Hargitay

    American actress, recognized family.

  • Rutger Hauer
    Rutger Hauer

    Dutch actor who excels in the role of villain in films like "blade runner," nighthawks, and "the hitcher.

  • Chesley Sullenberger
    Chesley Sullenberger

    American commercial airline pilot who was celebrated for landing his usairways plane carrying 155 passengers and crew on the hudson river in...

  • Dan Duryea
    Dan Duryea

    Dan Duryea was a talented actor known for his roles in film noir and westerns.

  • Jack Reynor
    Jack Reynor

    Movie actor.

  • Gail O'Grady
    Gail O'Grady

    Gail o'grady is an american actress known for her roles in television series such as nypd blue and american dreams.

  • Richard Roxburgh
    Richard Roxburgh

    Richard roxburgh is an australian actor and producer known for his roles in moulin rouge! and the sherlock holmes film series.

  • Ariadna Gil
    Ariadna Gil

    Ariadna gil is a spanish actress known for her roles in films such as belle époque and pan's labyrinth.

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January 23, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 68 years 2 months old,

or 818 months and 5 days old,

or 3557 weeks and 3 days old,

or 24902 days old,

if you were born on January 23, 1956.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 23, 1956?

There are 301 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 23rd 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 23, 1956:

  • Alexander Korda

    Hungarian-english director and producer (b. 1893).

  • Billy Evans
  • Daniel Swarovski

What famous deaths happened on January 23rd?

Famous deaths on January 23rd:

  • Hal Holbrook
    Hal Holbrook

    American actor on screen and stage, whose first film was "the group" (1966).

  • Jack Oakie
    Jack Oakie

    American comedian who appeared on more than 100 films, including charlie chaplin’s classic 1940 film "the great dictator".

  • Freddie Bartholomew
    Freddie Bartholomew

    England, united kingdom -- actor (anna karenina, david copperfield).

  • Gorden Kaye
    Gorden Kaye

    English singer and actor.

  • Craig Charles
    Craig Charles

    English actor and tv presenter.

  • Paul Robeson
    Paul Robeson

    American actor and activist, singer (d. 1976).

  • Hope Hampton
    Hope Hampton

    Actress (star dust and lawful larcency), died at 83.

  • Jack LaLanne
    Jack LaLanne

    American nutritionist and fitness expert (born in 1914).

  • Ian Wolfe
    Ian Wolfe

    Actor (houdini, thx-1138, homebodies), dies at 95.

  • Franceen Dali

    Franceen Dali was a Spanish surrealist artist known for her dreamlike and visually striking paintings.

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


Holidays on January 23, 1956:

  • Pie Day
  • The Saddest day of the year is January 23 according to a recent study completed by the Cardiff University in Cardiff, Wales (a part of the Russell Group of British universities). [1]
  • Roman Catholic Church: Feast of Blessed Marianne of Molokai
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January 23, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 23, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 23rd and January 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 23, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 23, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Great Pretender
  2. - Dungaree Doll

January 23, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 23, 1956 was Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 23, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 23rd and January 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Sixteen Tons
  2. - Rock Around The Clock
  3. - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
  4. - Love Is A Many Splendored Thing
  5. - Rock-A-Beatin' Boogie

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January 23, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 23, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Conqueror

The Conqueror

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Dick Powell

Starring: John Wayne, Susan Hayward, Pedro Armendáriz, Agnes Moorehead

Country: United States of America

The Gamma People

The Gamma People

Release year: 1956

Directed by: John Gilling

Starring: Paul Douglas, Eva Bartok, Leslie Phillips, Walter Rilla

Warning from Space

Warning from Space

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Kôji Shima

Starring: Keizô Kawasaki, Toyomi Karita, Bin Yagisawa, Shôzô Nanbu

Helen of Troy

Helen of Troy

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Robert Wise

Starring: Stanley Baker, Rossana Podestà, Brigitte Bardot, Jacques Sernas

Country: United States of America

Ransom!

Ransom!

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Alex Segal

Starring: Glenn Ford, Donna Reed, Leslie Nielsen, Juano Hernandez

January 23, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Heidi

Heidi

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Daniel Ray

St. Ives

St. Ives

Release year: 1955

Judge Roy Bean

Judge Roy Bean

Release year: 1955

The Snow Queen

The Snow Queen

Release year: 1955

Directed by: LEV ATAMANOV

Perspective

Perspective

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Jason Drakeford

January 23, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

Something Of Value by Robert Ruark

Something Of Value

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The novel Something of Value is based on the events that occurred in Kenya Colony during Mau Mau's violent insurrection in the 1950s. This uprising was almost exclusive to Kenya Colony.

The Tontine by Thomas B. Costain

The Tontine

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The Tontine

The Search For Bridey Murphy by Morey Bernstein

The Search For Bridey Murphy

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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.

The Man In The Gray Flannel Suit by Sloan Wilson

The Man In The Gray Flannel Suit

By:

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.

A Charmed Life by Mary McCarthy

A Charmed Life

By:

In this hilarious autobiographical novel by Mary McCarthy, bestselling author Mary McCarthy (an actress and budding playwright), the life of a writer is turned upside down.

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Who was the US President on January 23, 1956?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 23, 1956?

On January 23, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 23rd?

January 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of January. 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 January 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Three michigan residents were arrested at gerald r. ford international airport on suspicion of conspiring to support islamic state.
  • 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): a double car bombing in benghazi leaves at least 33 dead and "dozens" more injured. according to local officials, the victims include both civilians and military personnel.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war - the yemeni army claims it has retaken the port of mocha from houthi rebels.

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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 January 1956?

January 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1956 calendar looked like.

Monday January 23, 1956