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December 31, 1956 was the 366th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.
Is December 31, 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 31, 1956, who was born and died on December 31, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 31, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Great Pretender by The Platters), movies (e.g. I fidanzati della morte, directed by Romolo Marcellini), TV series books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 31st, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 31, 1956?
- December 31, 1956: What happened on that day?
- December 31, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 31, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 31, 1956?
- December 31, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 31, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
- December 31, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 31, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- December 31, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 31, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 31, 1956?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1956?
- Who was the Pope on December 31, 1956?
What day of the week was December 31, 1956?
December 31, 1956 was a Monday and it was the 366th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 31, 1956 can also be written as 12/31/1956 in the US and as 31/12/1956 in UK and Europe.
December 31, 1956: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 31, 1956:
- Bob barker makes his tv debut as host of the game show ''truth or consequences''.
- Asian flu pandemic originates in china.
- Minamata disease is discovered.
- The alpine club of canada, toronto section, is founded.
- The romanian television network begins its first broadcast in bucharest.
December 31, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st 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 31, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 31st, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 31, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 31, 1956 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 31, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:44 am and setting at 05:32 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 31, 1956?
Famous people born on December 31, 1956:
- Steve Rude
American illustrator and author.
- Helma Knorscheidt
German shot putter.
- Robert Goodwill
Politican and farmer from england.
- Martin Joseph Fettman in Brooklyn
New york, usa.
- Hussein Salah
Djiboutian runner.
- Lyonel Trouillot
- Mohamed Ould Ghazouani
- Miguel Noguer
- Fabrizio Pucci
- Bohumil Páník
- Ahmed Salah
- Paramanga Ernest Yonli
- Paolo Chiesa
- Martin Fettman
- Al Harris
- Alain Collina
- Jurij Borisov
Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:
![Anthony Hopkins]()
Anthony HopkinsWelch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.
![Tim Matheson]()
Tim MathesonAmerican actor, tv and film star.
![Val Kilmer]()
Val KilmerAmerican actor, writer and musician.
![John Denver]()
John DenverAmerican folk singer, recording artist and club performer.
![Ben Kingsley]()
Ben KingsleyAn english actor.
![Sarah Miles]()
Sarah MilesBritish actress, first recognized in u.s.
![Joey McIntyre]()
Joey McIntyreAmerican musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".
![Bebe Neuwirth]()
Bebe NeuwirthAmerican singer, actress, and dancer.
![Joe Dallesandro]()
Joe DallesandroAmerican actor, model, and 'warhol star.
![Barbara Carrera]()
Barbara CarreraNicaraguan model and actress.
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December 31, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 67 years 3 months old,
or 807 months and 23 days old,
or 3512 weeks and 1 day old,
or 24585 days old,
if you were born on December 31, 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 31, 1956?
There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1956?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 31, 1956.
December 31, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 31, 1956:
- Alvey Lewis
Alvey Lewis was a renowned American painter known for his landscape and portrait works.
- Heliodoro Obregón
Heliodoro Obregón was a Mexican painter known for his landscape and portrait works.
- Benedicto Calasanz
Benedicto Calasanz was a Spanish poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.
- Elek Bacsik
Elek Bacsik was a Hungarian painter known for his landscape and portrait works.
What famous deaths happened on December 31st?
Famous deaths on December 31st:
![Betty White]()
Betty WhiteAmerican actress.
![James Avery]()
James AveryJames avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.
![Wayne Rogers]()
Wayne RogersWayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.
![Woody Strode]()
Woody StrodeFormer professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.
![Billie Dove]()
Billie DoveAmerican actress (born in 1903).
![Wesley Addy]()
Wesley AddyOmaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).
![Edward Herrmann]()
Edward HerrmannAmerican actor (d. 2014).
![Kader Khan]()
Kader KhanIndian actor (b. 1937).
![William Christopher]()
William ChristopherAmerican actor and singer (d. 2016).
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December 31, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 31, 1956:
- New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
December 31, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 31, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 31st and January 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 31, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.
December 31, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 31, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Platters - The Great Pretender
- Art Mooney & His Orchestra - (I'm Getting) Nuttin' For Christmas
- Roger Williams - Autumn Leaves
- Al Hibbler - He
December 31, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 1956 was Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.
December 31, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 31, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Tennessee Ernie Ford - Sixteen Tons
- Bill Haley & His Comets - Rock Around The Clock
- Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
- The Four Aces - Love Is A Many Splendored Thing
- Bill Haley & His Comets - Rock-A-Beatin' Boogie
December 31, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 31, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
I fidanzati della morte
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Romolo Marcellini
Starring: Rik Battaglia, Sylva Koscina, Margit Nünke, Gustavo Rojo
Country: Italy
Poveri ma belli
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Dino Risi
Starring: Mario Carotenuto, Renato Salvatori, Marisa Allasio, Alessandra Panaro, Memmo Carotenuto, Maurizio Arena, Lorella De Luca, Virgilio Riento, Ettore Manni, Rossella Como, Mimmo Poli, Nino Vingelli
Country: Italy
Totò, Peppino e... la malafemmina
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Camillo Mastrocinque
Starring: Totò , Dorian Gray, Nino Manfredi, Peppino De Filippo, Linda Sini, Vittoria Crispo, Gunnar Björnstrand, Mario Castellani, Teddy Reno, Edoardo Toniolo, Emilio Petacci, Corrado Annicelli
Country: Italy
Solo Dio mi fermerà
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Renato Polselli
Starring: Gérard Landry, Memmo Carotenuto, Giancarlo Zarfati, Olga Solbelli
Country: Italy
Guaglione
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Giorgio Simonelli
Starring: Dorian Gray, Terence Hill, Tina Pica, Enzo Turco, Virgilio Riento, Claudio Villa, Luciana Paluzzi, Giulia Rubini, Carlo Tamberlani, Amedeo Girard, Carlo Lombardi, Mario Ambrosino
Country: Italy
December 31, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 31, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Gift From The Sea
By: Anne Morrow Lindbergh
This beloved classic, graceful, lucid, and lyrical by Anne Morrow Lindbergh, shares her reflections on youth, age, love, marriage, peace, solitude, and contentment. She set them down during a workshop.
Eloise
By: Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight
Meet Eloise, the adorable little darling of The Plaza Hotel in New York!
Herblock'S Here And Now
By: Herbert Block
Herbert Block is a great political cartoonist. This is a wonderful collection of his work during the time of Harry Truman & Dwight Eisenhower.
The Deer Park
By: Norman Mailer
Desert D'Or is a private oasis located in the middle of the cactus wilds, just two hundred miles from Hollywood. It's a haven for directors, stars, studio execs and all the other wannabe stars.
Who was the US President on December 31, 1956?
On December 31, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1956?
On December 31, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 31, 1956?
On December 31, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about December 31st?
December 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
- 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),
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.
