Wednesday December 26, 1956: on this day

December 26, 1956 was the 361st day of the year 1956, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 26, 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 26, 1956, who was born and died on December 26, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 26, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Green Door by Jim Lowe), movies (e.g. Jagte Raho, directed by Amit Mitra, Sombhu Mitra), TV series (e.g. Vampira) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 26th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 26, 1956?


December 26, 1956 was a Wednesday and it was the 361st day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 26, 1956 can also be written as 12/26/1956 in the US and as 26/12/1956 in UK and Europe.

December 26, 1956 in December 1956 calendar

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December 26, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 26th 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 26, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 26, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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December 26, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 26, 1956 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 26, 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 26, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 02:02 am and setting at 01:22 pm.

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 26, 1956?


Famous people born on December 26, 1956:

  • David Sedaris

    American humorist and essayist known for his witty and insightful observations on everyday life.

  • Simon Fanshawe

    British writer, esther rantzen was the co-host of "that's life", a one-season series.

  • Elisa Carrió

    Argentinian politician known for her anti-corruption efforts.

  • Glenys Nunn

    Glenys Nunn was an Australian athlete who won a gold medal in the heptathlon at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.

  • EM

    American drug smuggler.

  • Karen Smith

    Forward (new york stars) women's professional basketball league.

  • Gail Tatterson

    Center for women's professional basketball league (new york stars).

  • Kashif
  • Sarah Springman
  • Claudio Bencina
  • Beppe Severgnini
  • Stefano Chiodi
  • Vazir Orucov
  • Holger Hiller

Whose famous birthday is on December 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 26th:

  • Jared Leto
    Jared Leto

    American actor, singer-songwriter, director.

  • Kit Harington
    Kit Harington

    Tv actor.

  • Andy Biersack
    Andy Biersack

    Rock singer.

  • Richard Widmark
    Richard Widmark

    American actor who played a psychotic killer in the 1947 film "kiss of death".

  • Steve Allen
    Steve Allen

    American comedian, actor, singer, master host, host, and writer of fiction (49 novels), poetry, humor and mystery.

  • Shun Oguri
    Shun Oguri

    Japanese director and actor.

  • Eden Sher
    Eden Sher

    American actress best known for her role as Sue Heck on the TV series 'The Middle'.

  • Donald Moffat
    Donald Moffat

    English-american actor (d. 2018).

  • Elizabeth Kostova
    Elizabeth Kostova

    American author.

  • Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney

    American puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).

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December 26, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 67 years 3 months old,

or 807 months and 30 days old,

or 3513 weeks and 1 day old,

or 24592 days old,

if you were born on December 26, 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 26, 1956?

There are 245 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 26, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 26, 1956.

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December 26, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 26, 1956:

  • Preston Tucker

    The tucker sedan was designed by an american engineer and businessman (d. 1956).

  • Holmes Herbert

    Actor (the kiss) dies at 74.

  • Arnold Kutzinski
  • Frederick Gamage
  • Robert Walser

What famous deaths happened on December 26th?

Famous deaths on December 26th:

  • Curtis Mayfield
    Curtis Mayfield

    Curtis mayfield was an influential funk singer known for his socially conscious lyrics and his work with the group the impressions.

  • Gerald Ford
    Gerald Ford

    American politician, lawyer, congressman, and vice-president under richard nixon, 1969, and the 38th president the united states.

  • Teena Marie
    Teena Marie

    American composer and singer (born 1956).

  • Sylva Koscina
    Sylva Koscina

    Italian actress, best known for her role in "hercules," (1958), and "hercules unchained", (1960).

  • Vincent Schiavelli
    Vincent Schiavelli

    American actor (d. 2005).

  • Jason Robards
    Jason Robards

    American actor who appeared in more than 170 films over a forty-year career.

  • Elsa Lanchester
    Elsa Lanchester

    London, england -- actress (bride of frankenstien), lewisham london.

  • Nigel Hawthorne
    Nigel Hawthorne

    He was a british actor on the stage and screen who earned admiration in his early 50s.

  • Tom Smothers
    Tom Smothers

    American comedian who performed with his brother, dick as a duo on the tv series "the smothers brothers comedy hour.

  • Jack Benny
    Jack Benny

    American actor and comedian, benny was a tv, radio, and film star for many years.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 26th

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December 26, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 26, 1956:

  • The first day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
  • First day of Kwanzaa
  • Boxing Day in the Commonwealth of Nations.
  • Australia - Proclamation Day (South Australian public holiday), for the foundation of the Australian state of South Australia on December 28, 1836 but commemorated on this day.
  • Wrenboys celebrate Wren in Ireland
  • Period of Ursids meteor shower ends about this day
  • Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia - Tsunami Awareness Day/Tsunami Memorial (or Remembrance) Day
  • Mandala Pooja at Sabarimala in Kerala, India
  • First day of Junkanoo street parade in the Bahamas (the second day is on the New Year's Day)
  • Wren day in Ireland and the Isle of Man.
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December 26, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 26, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 24th and December 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 26, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 26, 1956 was The Green Door by Jim Lowe, according to the music chart for the week December 24th and December 30th.

December 26, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 26, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 24th and December 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

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December 26, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 26, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Jagte Raho

Jagte Raho

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Amit Mitra, Sombhu Mitra

Starring: Pradeep Kumar, Sumitra Devi, Smriti Biswas, Pahadi Sanyal

C.I.D.

C.I.D.

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Raj Khosla

Starring: Dev Anand, Shakila, Johnny Walker, K.N. Singh

Edge of the City

Edge of the City

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Martin Ritt

Starring: John Cassavetes, Sidney Poitier, Jack Warden, Kathleen Maguire

Three Violent People

Three Violent People

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Rudolph Maté

Starring: Charlton Heston, Anne Baxter, Gilbert Roland, Tom Tryon

Boots and Saddles

Boots and Saddles

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Joseph Kane

Starring: Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Judith Allen, Ronald Sinclair

December 26, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 26, 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:

Vampira

Vampira

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Joey Romero

Starring: Vampira

Country: United States of America

Blondie

Blondie

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Frank R. Strayer

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

December 26, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 26, 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

By:

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

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 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 Life Of The Party by Bennett Cerf

The Life Of The Party

By:

The Life of the Party

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.

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Who was the US President on December 26, 1956?

On December 26, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 26, 1956?

On December 26, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 26, 1956?

On December 26, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 26th?

December 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:

  • 2018 - The first time they have visited a combat zone since becoming president, the unannounced visit of president donald trump and first lady melania trump to the al asad airbase in iraq was post-christmas.
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention yemen: according emergency services and al masirah (houthi-owned), saudi arabian coalition air attacks killed 15 and wounded 60 people at al-shahra souq in taiz governorate.
  • 2016 - American actor george s. irving is best known as one of the final members of oklahoma's original production. at 94, heat miser, the voice of heat miser in the year without a santa claus, is dead.

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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.

Wednesday December 26, 1956