Saturday January 28, 1956: on this day

January 28, 1956 was the 28th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is January 28, 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 28, 1956, who was born and died on January 28, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 28, 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 28th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 28, 1956?


January 28, 1956 was a Saturday and it was the 28th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 28, 1956 can also be written as 1/28/1956 in the US and as 28/1/1956 in UK and Europe.

January 28, 1956 in January 1956 calendar

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January 28, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 28, 1956:

  • Elvis presley made his first us tv appearance
  • Elvis presley makes his first national television appearance.

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January 28, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 28th 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 28, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 28, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on January 28th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 28, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 28, 1956 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 28, 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 28, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 06:51 pm and setting at 08:02 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 27, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Feb 26, 1956.

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Who was born on January 28, 1956?


Famous people born on January 28, 1956:

  • Khaled Meshaal

    Former chairman of the Hamas political bureau and a senior member of the Hamas movement.

  • Peter Schilling

    German singer-songwriter.

  • Richard Danielpour

    American composer and educator.

  • Lou Barletta

    Politician.

  • Tim Flannery
  • Alexandru Fölker
  • Suehiro Maruo
  • Gilles Barbedette
  • Keith Parkinson
  • Musá Magomédovič Ahmádov
  • R. Nicholas Burns

Whose famous birthday is on January 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 28th:

  • Ariel Winter
    Ariel Winter

    Ariel winter is a tv actress best known for her role as alex dunphy on the popular sitcom modern family.

  • Elijah Wood
    Elijah Wood

    Elijah wood is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as frodo baggins in the 'lord of the rings' film trilogy.

  • Joey Fatone
    Joey Fatone

    Joey fatone is an american singer best known as a member of the boy band *nsync.

  • Nick Carter
    Nick Carter

    American singer, musician, dancer, and drummer.

  • Shruti Haasan
    Shruti Haasan

    Shruti haasan is an indian actress and singer known for her work in the south indian film industry as well as bollywood.

  • Barbi Benton
    Barbi Benton

    American singer and model, actress.

  • Alan Alda
    Alan Alda

    American actor, director, and scriptwriter, who was a star since 1972.

  • Rick Warren
    Rick Warren

    American minister, founder, pastor, and author of "the purpose driven life", among others.

  • Charles Taylor
    Charles Taylor

    Liberian politician, 22nd president of liberia.

  • Frank Skinner
    Frank Skinner

    English comedian, actor, and author.

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January 28, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 68 years 2 months old,

or 818 months

or 3556 weeks and 5 days old,

or 24897 days old,

if you were born on January 28, 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 January 28, 1956?

There are 306 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 28th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 28, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 28, 1956.

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January 28, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 28, 1956:

  • Joseph V. McKee

What famous deaths happened on January 28th?

Famous deaths on January 28th:

  • Joe Viterelli
    Joe Viterelli

    American actor (born 1937).

  • Cicely Tyson
    Cicely Tyson

    American actress (b. 1924).

  • John Banner
    John Banner

    Austrian actor (born 1910).

  • Astryd Lindgren

    Renowned Swedish author of children's books.

  • Olita Tyson

    Legendary actress known for her powerful performances.

  • Henry VIII

    King of England from 1509 to 1547, known for his six marriages and the English Reformation.

  • Mayes Burt

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films.

  • Winefred Ward

    Renowned American painter known for her landscapes and portraits.

  • Zarra Neale Hurston

    Prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance known for her novel 'Their Eyes Were Watching God.

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January 28, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 28, 1956:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas
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January 28, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 28, 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 28, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 28, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

January 28, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 28, 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 28, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 28, 1956 was Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

January 28, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 28, 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 28, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 28, 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 28, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 28, 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 28, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 28, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Night To Remember by Walter Lord

A Night To Remember

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A Night to Remember is the classic, minute-by-minute account about the sinking and rescue of the Titanic. First published in 1955, A Night to Remember has remained a timeless classic.

Island In The Sun by Alec Waugh

Island In The Sun

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This was first published in 1957. It tells about Santa Marta, a subtropical paradise.

The Tontine by Thomas B. Costain

The Tontine

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The Tontine

The Edge Of The Sea by Rachel Carson

The Edge Of The Sea

By:

"The edge is both a beautiful and strange place. The Edge of the Sea is a book that can be enjoyed for both pleasure and as a guide to practical identification.

Memoirs by Harry S. Truman

Memoirs

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This invaluable account by President Truman gives extraordinary insight into the events and decisions which have shaped our world.

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Who was the US President on January 28, 1956?

On January 28, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 28, 1956?

On January 28, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 28, 1956?

On January 28, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 28th?

January 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - Boko haram insurgency: 60 people are killed in an attack on rann by boko haram.
  • 2018 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: battle of aden (2018): united arab emirates-backed southern transitional council fighters take control of government buildings in aden, south yemen after clashing with forces loyal president abdrabbuh mansur hadi. at least 10 people have been reported killed and 30 others injured. ahmed obeid bin daghr, yemeni prime minister, accuses separatists for staging a coup.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017). the world food programme reduces food aid for more than 1.4 million displaced iraqis 50%. this is due to payment delays by donor countries.

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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.

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Saturday January 28, 1956