Sunday January 22, 1956: on this day

January 22, 1956 was the 22nd day of the year 1956, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 22, 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 22, 1956, who was born and died on January 22, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 22, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Great Pretender by The Platters), movies (e.g. Helen of Troy, directed by Robert Wise), TV series (e.g. Heidi) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 22nd, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 22, 1956?


January 22, 1956 was a Sunday and it was the 22nd day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 22, 1956 can also be written as 1/22/1956 in the US and as 22/1/1956 in UK and Europe.

January 22, 1956 in January 1956 calendar

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January 22, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 22, 1956:

  • 30 die in a train crash in los angeles, california, usa.
  • Canadian football council forms.
  • Betsy rawls wins lpga tampa golf open.

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January 22, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 22nd 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 22, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 22, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on January 22nd, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 22, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 22, 1956 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 22, 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 22, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 12:00 pm and setting at 03:12 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 22, 1956?


Famous people born on January 22, 1956:

  • John Wesley Shipp
    John Wesley Shipp

    American actor.

  • Ellen Kullman

    Former CEO of DuPont and a prominent figure in the business world.

  • Steve Riley

    American drummer (l.

  • Becky Pearson

    Lpga golfer.

  • Stefano Nosei
  • Dido Castelli
  • Yves Angelo

Whose famous birthday is on January 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 22nd:

  • Namrata Shirodkar
    Namrata Shirodkar

    Indian actress who primarily worked in Bollywood films and won the Miss India pageant in 1993.

  • Michael Hutchence
    Michael Hutchence

    Australian singer and musician.

  • Jim Jarmusch
    Jim Jarmusch

    American film-maker with a czech-german-french-irish background.

  • Piper Laurie
    Piper Laurie

    Piper Laurie is an American actress who has been nominated for multiple Academy Awards for her performances in films like 'The Hustler' and...

  • Diane Lane
    Diane Lane

    Diane lane is an american actress known for her roles in films such as unfaithful, under the tuscan sun, and the perfect storm.

  • Linda Blair
    Linda Blair

    American model who was five years old.

  • John Hurt
    John Hurt

    British actor who is widely recognized for his tv roles as quentin crisp, the famous homosexual, in "the naked civil servant" (tv) and...

  • Sam Cooke
    Sam Cooke

    American singer with amazing singing talent.

  • Olivia d'Abo
    Olivia d'Abo

    English-american actress and singer.

  • Bill Bixby
    Bill Bixby

    American actor who charmed two generations with five tv series, including "my favorite martian", 1963, "the courtship of eddie's father" and...

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January 22, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 68 years 2 months old,

or 818 months and 25 days old,

or 3560 weeks and 2 days old,

or 24922 days old,

if you were born on January 22, 1956.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 22, 1956?

There are 281 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 22nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 22, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 22, 1956.

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January 22, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 22, 1956:

  • P A M Speet

    Dutch broadcast ceo (kro), dies.

  • Giuseppe Musolino
  • Renato Ricci

What famous deaths happened on January 22nd?

Famous deaths on January 22nd:

  • Telly Savalas
    Telly Savalas

    Telly Savalas was an American actor, singer, and businessman, best known for his role as the title character in the television series Kojak.

  • Heath Ledger
    Heath Ledger

    Australian actor.

  • Jean Simmons
    Jean Simmons

    British actress onscreen since 1944.

  • Ann Miller
    Ann Miller

    American dancer, who was a star in broadway's "sugar babies" alongside mickey rooney.

  • Liz Renay
    Liz Renay

    American exotic dancer, model and stripper.

  • Alma Rubens
    Alma Rubens

    American actress (born 1897).

  • Jobyna Ralston
    Jobyna Ralston

    Actress (wings girl shy, freshman), is killed at 66.

  • Frances Gifford
    Frances Gifford

    Emphysema deaths at 71.

  • Alan Hale
    Alan Hale

    American actor.

  • Roy Brown
    Roy Brown

    American singer-songwriter.

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January 22, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 22, 1956:

  • New Zealand - Wellington Anniversary.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. Vincent.
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January 22, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 22, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 16th and January 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 22, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 22, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

January 22, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 22, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 16th and January 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Great Pretender

January 22, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 22, 1956 was Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

January 22, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 22, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 16th and January 22nd. 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 22, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 22, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Diane

Diane

Release year: 1956

Directed by: David Miller

Starring: Lana Turner, Pedro Armendáriz, Roger Moore, Marisa Pavan

Charleys Tante

Charleys Tante

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Hans Quest

Starring: Heinz Rühmann, Hertha Feiler, Claus Biederstaedt, Walter Giller

Diane

Diane

Release year: 1956

Directed by: David Miller

Starring: Lana Turner, Pedro Armendáriz, Roger Moore, Marisa Pavan

January 22, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 22, 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 22, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 22, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

No Time For Sergeants by Mac Hyman

No Time For Sergeants

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One of the most popular books ever written is No Time for Sergeants. It was first published in 1954. The book has been made into a Broadway Play and several Theatrical Productions. The movie, along with a long-running television series, …

A Charmed Life by Mary McCarthy

A Charmed Life

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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.

The Man In The Gray Flannel Suit by Sloan Wilson

The Man In The Gray Flannel Suit

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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.

The Deer Park by Norman Mailer

The Deer Park

By:

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.

The Power Of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale

The Power Of Positive Thinking

By:

With more than five million copies printed, The Power of Positive Thinking is an international bestseller. It has helped millions of people around the globe to find fulfillment through Dr.

history

Who was the US President on January 22, 1956?

On January 22, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 22, 1956?

On January 22, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 22, 1956?

On January 22, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 22nd?

January 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - Israeli-palestinian conflict - a hamas militant is shot and killed, while two other hamas members are hurt when an israeli tank fires on the gaza strip following a violent protest. israel defense forces' action is in retaliation to a shooting that lightly injured an officer and for two brief palestinian incursions into israel.
  • 2018 - Seven people were killed in clashes with security forces and worshippers who took part in an ethiopian orthodox religious celebration marking timkat (epiphany), in woldiya. this was happening over the weekend.
  • 2017 - A 7.9 magnitude earthquake strikes west of panguna in papua new guinea below bougainville island. there are no immediate reports of major injuries or casualties. the tsunami alert for papua new guinea, solomon islands and new guinea has been canceled.

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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.

Sunday January 22, 1956