Sunday December 02, 1956: on this day
About December 2nd, 1956, in brief:
- Historical events: The Granma yacht reaches the shores of Cuba's Oriente province and Fidel Castro, Che Guevara and 80 other members of the 26th of July Movement disembark to initiate the Cuban Revolution.
- Day of the week: December 2nd, 1956 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Britney Spears, Nelly Furtado
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: The Green Door by Jim Lowe
- #1 UK song: Just Walkin' In The Rain by Johnnie Ray
- Popular movie: 7th Cavalry directed by Joseph H. Lewis
More about December 2nd, 1956? See below for more news and curiosities on December 2nd, 1956.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 02, 1956?
- December 02, 1956: What happened on that day?
- December 02, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 02, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 02, 1956?
- How old is someone born on December 02, 1956?
- December 02, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
- December 02, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 02, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- December 02, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 02, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 02, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 02, 1956?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 02, 1956?
- Who was the Pope on December 02, 1956?
What day of the week was December 02, 1956?
December 02, 1956 was a Sunday and it was the 337th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 02, 1956 can also be written as 12/2/1956 in the US and as 2/12/1956 in UK and Europe.
December 02, 1956: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 02, 1956:
- The granma yacht reaches the shores of cuba's oriente province and fidel castro, che guevara and 80 other members of the 26th of july movement disembark to initiate the cuban revolution.
December 02, 1956: What were the magazines covers that day?
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December 02, 1956: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Chicago Bears - Detroit Lions : 10 - 42
- Green Bay Packers - Chicago Cardinals : 24 - 21
- Los Angeles Rams - Pittsburgh Steelers : 13 - 30
- Philadelphia Eagles - Cleveland Browns : 14 - 17
- San Francisco 49ers - Baltimore Colts : 20 - 17
December 02, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 2nd is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius 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 02, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 02, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.
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December 02, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 02, 1956 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 02, 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 02, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 07:11 am and setting at 05:48 pm.
The previous full moon was on Nov 18, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Dec 17, 1956.
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Famous people born on December 02, 1956:
- Steven Bauer
Havana, cuba -- actor ("scarface, thief of hearts").
- Janice Galloway
Scottish author known for her novels and short stories.
- Isabelino Acosta
- Antonio Agogliati
- Claudio Franci
- Raúl Isaac González
- Tara Heiss
- Sergej Kotenko
- Albert Mallach
- Maurizio Morante
- Mostafa Mohammad-Najjar
- XVIII duca di Norfolk Edward Fitzalan-Howard
- Antonio Ibáñez de Alba
- Chris Wilson
Whose famous birthday is on December 2nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 2nd:
- Britney Spears
American singer of dance-pop, who was a huge success at age 19.
- Nelly Furtado
Portuguese-canadian singer/songwriter.
- Lucy Liu
American actress and producer.
- Brendan Coyle
English actor.
- Julie Harris
American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.
- Yvonne Catterfeld
German actress and singer.
- Alexander Haig
American soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...
- Jana Kramer
Jana Kramer is an American actress known for her roles in TV shows and movies.
- Penelope Spheeris
American screenwriter and producer of director films.
- Wilson Jermaine Heredia
American actor.
How old is someone born on December 02, 1956?
Someone born on December 02, 1956 is:
67 years 6 months old,
or 810 months and 1 day old,
or 3522 weeks and 1 day old,
or 24655 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 02, 1956?
There are 182 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 2nd 2024.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 02, 1956?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 02, 1956.
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December 02, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 02, 1956:
- Dell Henderson
- Franz Osten
What famous deaths happened on December 2nd?
Famous deaths on December 2nd:
- Harrison Ford
American actor.
- Desi Arnaz
Cuban-american actor and musician.
- Marty Feldman
Marty feldman was a british comedian, writer, and actor known for his bulging eyes and comedic roles in films such as young frankenstein.
- Robert Cummings
American actor.
- Gail Fisher
American actress (born 1935).
- Michael Gothard
English actor (born 1939).
- Bensyn Johnson
Legendary sprinter who set world records in the 100m and 200m.
- Cartel de Medellin
Infamous Colombian drug lord and leader of the Medellin Cartel.
- Nera Wolfe
Famous mystery writer best known for creating the detective character Nero Wolfe.
- Marquis de Sade
French nobleman and writer known for his erotic works and libertine lifestyle.
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December 02, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 02, 1956:
- Laos - National Day
- United Arab Emirates - National Day (independence from Britain, 1971)
- R.C. Saints - St Bibiana
Observances on December 02, 1956:
- International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
December 02, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 02, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 26th and December 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 02, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 02, 1956 was The Green Door by Jim Lowe, according to the music chart for the week November 26th and December 2nd.
December 02, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 02, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 26th and December 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Jim Lowe - The Green Door
- Fats Domino - Blueberry Hill
- Frank Sinatra - Hey! Jealous Lover
December 02, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 02, 1956 was Just Walkin' In The Rain by Johnnie Ray, according to the music chart for the week November 26th and December 2nd.
December 02, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 02, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 26th and December 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Johnnie Ray - Just Walkin' In The Rain
- Frankie Vaughan - The Green Door
- Guy Mitchell - Singing The Blues
- Malcolm Vaughan - St Therese Of The Roses
- Bill Haley & His Comets - Rip It Up
December 02, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 02, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 02, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 02, 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:
December 02, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 02, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on December 02, 1956?
On December 02, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 02, 1956?
On December 02, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 02, 1956?
On December 02, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about December 2nd?
December 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a u.s. air force strike in afghanistan kills mullah abdul manan akhund.
- 2017 - Israeli involvement in the syrian civil war. israel launched surface-to-surface missiles against a military installation just outside damascus, syrian state tv reported.
- 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). three turkish soldiers were killed in a military operation in hakkari province.
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.