Tuesday January 31, 1956: on this day

January 31, 1956 was the 31st day of the year 1956, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is January 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 January 31, 1956, who was born and died on January 31, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 31, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Great Pretender by The Platters), movies (e.g. Invasion of the Body Snatchers, directed by Don Siegel), TV series (e.g. Heidi) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 31st, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 31, 1956?


January 31, 1956 was a Tuesday and it was the 31st day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 1956 can also be written as 1/31/1956 in the US and as 31/1/1956 in UK and Europe.

January 31, 1956 in January 1956 calendar

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January 31, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 31, 1956:

  • Juscelino kubitschek becomes president of brazil.
  • French government of mollet forms.

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January 31, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 31st 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 31, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 31, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on January 31st, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 31, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 31, 1956 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 31, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 09:13 pm and setting at 09:32 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 31, 1956?


Famous people born on January 31, 1956:

  • Guida Van Rossum

    Creator of the Python programming language.

  • Johnny Rotten

    Lead singer of the punk rock band the Sex Pistols.

  • Guy Ryder

    Director-General of the International Labour Organization and former UK politician.

  • Van Rossum

    Creator of the Python programming language.

  • John Lydon

    English singer-songwriter.

  • Trevor A

    Manuel; south african udf/african national congress leader.

  • Stefan Majewski

    Polish coach and footballer.

  • Artur Mas
  • Vera Glagoleva
  • József Szabó
  • Terry Date
  • Trevor Manuel
  • Klaus Ploghaus
  • Luc Viudès

Whose famous birthday is on January 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 31st:

  • Justin Timberlake
    Justin Timberlake

    American musician who was a member the rock band 'n sync.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Portia de Rossi
    Portia de Rossi

    Australian actress.

  • Preity Zinta
    Preity Zinta

    Indian actress, producer, and television host.

  • Kerry Washington
    Kerry Washington

    American actress, best known for her roles in ray charles' wife, della bea robinson's film ray (2004), idi amin’s wife kay in the last king...

  • Minnie Driver
    Minnie Driver

    British singer-songwriter and actress.

  • Thomas Merton
    Thomas Merton

    French-american poet, monk and mystic, he was a social critic, writer, poet, and monk.

  • Jackie Robinson
    Jackie Robinson

    American athlete.

  • Ary Abittan
    Ary Abittan

    French comedian and actor with north-african heritage.

  • James Franciscus
    James Franciscus

    Actor (mr novak) dies from emphysema aged 57.

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January 31, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 68 years 2 months old,

or 818 months and 23 days old,

or 3560 weeks

or 24920 days old,

if you were born on January 31, 1956.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 31, 1956?

There are 283 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 31st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 31, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 31, 1956.

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January 31, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 31, 1956:

  • Eupha Milne

    British author best known for children's literature.

  • A. A. Milne

    English author, poet, and playwright, created winnie-the-pooh (b. 1882).

  • Battista Bardanzellu
  • Alan Alexander Milne

What famous deaths happened on January 31st?

Famous deaths on January 31st:

  • Molly Ivins
    Molly Ivins

    American journalist and liberal political commentator.

  • Lizabeth Scott
    Lizabeth Scott

    Scranton (pa) -- actress (dark city and desert fury).

  • Moira Shearer
    Moira Shearer

    A scottish ballerina, she is widely recognized as one of the best in her field.

  • Christopher Jones
    Christopher Jones

    American actor (d. 2014.

  • Florence Bates
    Florence Bates

    Actress (kismet.

  • Amazin Walter

    Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional skills on the mound.

  • Suraiya Jamaal

    Suraiya Jamaal was a renowned Indian actress and singer who was a popular figure in the Hindi film industry during the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Peretz Hirshbein

    Prominent Yiddish playwright and poet.

  • Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah

    King of Nepal from 1955 to 1972, known for his efforts to modernize the country.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 31st

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January 31, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 31, 1956:

  • Blessed Ludovica
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. John Bosco, patron saint of educators, circus artists and magicians.

Saints celebrated on January 31, 1956:

  • Saint Geminianus
  • Saint Marcella
  • Saint Pedro Nolasco
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January 31, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 31, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 30th and February 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 31, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 31, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

January 31, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 31, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 30th and February 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Great Pretender
  2. - Dungaree Doll

January 31, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 31, 1956 was Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

January 31, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 31, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 30th and February 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Sixteen Tons
  2. - Memories Are Made Of This
  3. - (Love Is) The Tender Trap
  4. - Zambesi
  5. - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett

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January 31, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 31, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Don Siegel

Starring: Kevin McCarthy, Dana Wynter, Larry Gates, King Donovan

Country: United States of America

Picnic

Picnic

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Joshua Logan

Starring: William Holden, Kim Novak, Betty Field, Susan Strasberg

Country: United States of America

Los gavilanes

Los gavilanes

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Vicente Oroná

Starring: Pedro Infante, Lilia Prado, Ana Bertha Lepe, Ángel Infante

The Lone Ranger

The Lone Ranger

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Stuart Heisler

Starring: Clayton Moore, Jay Silverheels, Lyle Bettger, Bonita Granville

Slightly Scarlet

Slightly Scarlet

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Allan Dwan

Starring: John Payne, Rhonda Fleming, Arlene Dahl, Kent Taylor

January 31, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 31, 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

The Snow Queen

The Snow Queen

Release year: 1955

Directed by: LEV ATAMANOV

Perspective

Perspective

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Jason Drakeford

Here and Now

Here and Now

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Fabien Constant

Dr. Hudson's Secret Journal

Dr. Hudson's Secret Journal

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Harry R. Sherman

January 31, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 31, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Herblock'S Here And Now by Herbert Block

Herblock'S Here And Now

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Herbert Block is a great political cartoonist. This is a wonderful collection of his work during the time of Harry Truman & Dwight Eisenhower.

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

By:

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

Something Of Value by Robert Ruark

Something Of Value

By:

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.

Profiles In Courage by John F. Kennedy

Profiles In Courage

By:

John F. Kennedy's Profiles in Courage was written in 1955 by the junior senator of Massachusetts. It served as a clear call to all Americans.

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Who was the US President on January 31, 1956?

On January 31, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 31, 1956?

On January 31, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 31, 1956?

On January 31, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 31st?

January 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:

  • 2019 - Mariah carey, an american singer, performs in saudi arabia's jeddah, despite saudi women rights activists urging her to cancel it.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bbc study found that the taliban currently controls or has some territory in 70% of afghanistan. they control 14 districts, which total 4% of afghanistan's total, and have an open militant presence in 263 other districts, representing 66% of afghanistan's remaining occupied territory.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian opposition agrees that they will surrender the remaining villages between the wadi barada area and lebanon-syria borders, as well the rankous borderange to transport at least 250 rebel fighters from their stronghold in idlib governorate.

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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.

Tuesday January 31, 1956