Q: What day of the week was January 16, 1956?

January 16, 1956 was a Monday and it was the 16th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar. January 16, 1956 can also be written as 1/16/1956 in the US and as 16/1/1956 in UK and Europe.

Q: January 16, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th 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 January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

Q: January 16, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire .

Q: January 16, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?

The moon phase on January 16, 1956 was New Moon . The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 16, 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 16, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 08:49 am and setting at 09:41 pm. The previous full moon was on Dec 29, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Jan 27, 1956.

Q: How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 16, 1956?

There are 238 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 16th 2025.

Q: What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 16, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 16, 1956.

Question 1

What day of the week was January 16, 1956?

Accepted Answer

January 16, 1956 was a Monday and it was the 16th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 16, 1956 can also be written as 1/16/1956 in the US and as 16/1/1956 in UK and Europe.

Question 2

January 16, 1956: What happened on that day?

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Here's what happened on January 16, 1956:

Egyptian president nassar pledges to reconquer palestine.
President gamal abdal nasser of egypt vows to reconquer palestine.
Egyptian leader gamal abdel nasser vows to reconquer palestine.

Question 3

January 16, 1956: What were the magazines covers that day?

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Question 4

January 16, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?

Accepted Answer

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th 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 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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Question 5

January 16, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Accepted Answer

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

Question 6

January 16, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?

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The moon phase on January 16, 1956 was New Moon. The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 16, 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 16, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 08:49 am and setting at 09:41 pm. The previous full moon was on Dec 29, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Jan 27, 1956.

Question 7

Who was born on January 16, 1956?

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Famous people born on January 16, 1956:

Hubert Keller Celebrity chef and restaurateur known for his innovative cooking style and TV appearances.
Martin Jol Dutch manager and footballer.
Greedy Smith Australian singer-songwriter and keyboardist (d. 2019).
Wayne Daniel Barbadian cricketer.
Ivan Safronov Russian engineer and journalist (d. 2007).
Jennifer Dale Canadian actress.
Saâdeddine El Othmani
Gerald Henderson
Rosa Monsalve
Cüneyt Tanman
Anders Hove
Serge Demierre
Antonio Commisso
Guido Ruffa
Gianclaudio Bressa
Mohamed Ali Rashwan

Question 8

Whose famous birthday is on January 16th?

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Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 16th:

Lin-Manuel Miranda Lin-manuel miranda is a tony award-winning actor, composer, and lyricist, best known for creating and starring in the hit broadway musical...
James May James may is a british television presenter, journalist, and writer, best known for co-presenting the motoring show top gear.
Sidharth Malhotra Sidharth malhotra is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films.
Vijay Sethupathi Vijay sethupathi is an indian actor known for his work in tamil cinema, gaining recognition for his versatile performances and...
Richard Bohringer French-senegalese singer, actor, poet, and father to actress romane bohringer.
Katy Jurado Katy jurado was a mexican actress known for her roles in classic western films such as high noon and broken lance.
Josh Evans American actor, and a well-known family member, is the son of bob evans and ali mcgraw.
John Carpenter American director of "dark star", "halloween", 1978, and "starman", 1984.
Debbie Allen American actress and dancer, younger sister to phylicia rashad.
Ricardo Darín Argentinian actor, director, and screenwriter.

Question 9

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 16, 1956?

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There are 238 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 16th 2025.

Question 10

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 16, 1956?

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You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 16, 1956.

Question 11

January 16, 1956: What famous people died on that day?

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Famous people died on January 16, 1956:

Archibald Low Pioneer in aviation and aeronautical engineering.
Luigi Stefanini

Question 12

What famous deaths happened on January 16th?

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Carole Lombard American actress.
John Mortimer British screenwriter, barrister and author.
Bernard Lee London, england -- actor in james bond movies (m).
Prem Nazir Malayalam actor (born in 1926).
Akaya Kabila Former President of a country in Africa.
Alver Lindgren Prolific playwright known for his impactful dramas.
Rodrigues Alves Former President of Brazil known for modernizing the country's infrastructure.
Ndrew Wyeth Renowned American realist painter known for his rural landscapes and portraits.
Marjorie Williams Marjorie Williams was an American journalist and political columnist who wrote for publications such as Vanity Fair and The Washington Post.

Question 13

January 16, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?

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Holidays on January 16, 1956:

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - This holiday honors the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement.
National Religious Freedom Day in the United States, to commemorate the adoption of Thomas Jefferson's landmark Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom in 1786
Teacher's Day in Thailand

Question 14

January 16, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

Question 15

January 16, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

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The music chart in the USA on January 16, 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:

The Great Pretender by The Platters

Question 16

January 16, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

Question 17

January 16, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

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The music chart in the UK on January 16, 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:

Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford
Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley & His Comets
The Ballad Of Davy Crockett by Bill Hayes
Love Is A Many Splendored Thing by The Four Aces
Rock-A-Beatin' Boogie by Bill Haley & His Comets

Question 18

January 16, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

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The most popular movies on January 16, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Helen of Troy by Robert Wise
Ransom! by Alex Segal
Diane by David Miller
Charleys Tante by Hans Quest
Diane by David Miller

Question 19

January 16, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

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The most popular TV Series on January 16, 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 by Daniel Ray
Penelope by Mark Palansky
St. Ives by
Judge Roy Bean by
The Snow Queen by LEV ATAMANOV

Question 20

January 16, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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The most popular and best selling books in 1956 were:

A Night To Remember by Walter Lord
Profiles In Courage by John F. Kennedy
An Episode Of Sparrows by Rumer Godden
Something Of Value by Robert Ruark
The Edge Of The Sea by Rachel Carson

Question 21

Who was the US President on January 16, 1956?

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On January 16, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Question 22

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 16, 1956?

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On January 16, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Question 23

Who was the Pope on January 16, 1956?

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On January 16, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

Question 24

What is special about January 16th?

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January 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

2019 - Manbij bombing: a suicide attack by isil in manbij, syria causes at least 19 deaths. two u.s. soldiers, one pentagon civilian and a civilian contractor were among the casualties. three other service members were also reported to have been wounded.
2018 - Aftermath of the caracas helicopter accident: yesterday's firefight between the venezuelan army and the venezuelan government resulted in oscar perez being killed. perez's family killed two police officers, seven members of his group, and six other members.
2017 - Syrian civil war: deir ez-zor offensive (january-february 2017: isil's third attack on the syrian government's forces within the city of deir ez-zor reportedly divides the government-held area in half. according to the government, the attack involves approximately 14,000 isil fighters.

Find out more about January 16th

Question 25

What happened in 1956?

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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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Question 26

What was the calendar for January 1956?

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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.