Sunday June 17, 1956: on this day
About June 17th, 1956, in brief:
- Day of the week: June 17th, 1956 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Newt Gingrich, Stan Laurel
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates
- #1 UK song: I'll Be Home by Pat Boone
- Popular movie: Safari directed by Terence Young
More about June 17th, 1956? See below for more news and curiosities on June 17th, 1956.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 17, 1956?
- June 17, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 17, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 17, 1956?
- How old is someone born on June 17, 1956?
- June 17, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
- June 17, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- June 17, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- June 17, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 17, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 17, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 17, 1956?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 17, 1956?
- Who was the Pope on June 17, 1956?
What day of the week was June 17, 1956?
June 17, 1956 was a Sunday and it was the 169th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 17, 1956 can also be written as 6/17/1956 in the US and as 17/6/1956 in UK and Europe.
June 17, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 17th is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.
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June 17, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 17, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.
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June 17, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 17, 1956 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 17, 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 June 17, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 03:24 pm and setting at 02:06 am.
The previous full moon was on May 24, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Jun 23, 1956.
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Famous people born on June 17, 1956:
- Kelly Curtis
Janet leigh and tony curtis' daughter are an american actress.
- Bash Ali
Bash Ali is a Nigerian boxer known for his achievements in the sport.
- Iain Milne
Scottish rugby player.
- Andrew Bicknell
English actor.
- Chi-chi Nwanoku
English double bassist.
- Graziella De Palo
- Albert Dohmen
- Edgar Jones
Whose famous birthday is on June 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 17th:
- Newt Gingrich
American politician who rose to prominence in 1994 as the first gop speaker in 40 years.
- Stan Laurel
Stan laurel was a comedic actor best known for being one half of the famous duo laurel and hardy, known for their slapstick comedy films.
- Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick lamar is a highly influential rapper known for his introspective lyrics and socially conscious themes.
- K.J. Apa
New Zealand actor known for his role as Archie Andrews in the teen drama series Riverdale.
- Bresha Webb
Bresha Webb is an American actress known for her roles in television shows such as 'Marlon' and 'Run the World'.
- Beth Moore
Beth moore is a well-known author and bible teacher, recognized for her bestselling books and influential teachings.
- Barry Manilow
American singer, songwriter, author, and musician who rose to mega-pop stardom during the 1970s.
- Greg Kinnear
American actor who was the host and executive producer for e! entertainment televisionaeur(tm), the popular "talk soup" program, 1991-1994.
- Joe Piscopo
American actor, best known for his role on "saturday night live" (1975-85), where he was well-known for his hilarious parodies of stars such...
- Peter Lupus
American actor and bodybuilder.
How old is someone born on June 17, 1956?
Someone born on June 17, 1956 is:
67 years 11 months old,
or 815 months and 18 days old,
or 3546 weeks and 2 days old,
or 24824 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 17, 1956?
There are 14 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 17th 2024.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 17, 1956?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 17, 1956.
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June 17, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 17, 1956:
- Rolland Allen
Renowned astronomer known for his work on variable stars.
- Percival Perry
1st baron perry english businessman (d. 1956).
- Paul Rostock
German academic and surgeon (d. 1956).
- Bob Sweikert
American race car driver (d. 1956).
- Artur Văitoianu
- Enrico Prampolini
- Leck Fischer
- Dionisio Garrido Segura
What famous deaths happened on June 17th?
Famous deaths on June 17th:
- Cyd Charisse
Cyd charisse was an american dancer and actress known for her roles in classic hollywood musicals such as singin' in the rain and the band...
- Jeff Chandler
American actor and singer (d. 1961).
- Kate Smith
American singer ("god bless america") dies in raleigh (north carolina) at the age of 78 (born 1907).
- Pamela Britton
Actress (blondie my favorite martian), is killed at 50.
- John Murray
Canadian-scottish biologist and oceanographer (d. 1914).
- Jaquese Williams
Award-winning playwright known for his powerful and thought-provoking dramas.
- Aulden Smith
Pioneering scientist who revolutionized the field of genetics.
- Cevyn Thomas
Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to inspire audiences.
- Elysian Stone
Pioneering environmental journalist advocating for conservation and sustainability.
- Lamarco Smith
Influential playwright whose works explored social issues and human relationships.
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June 17, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on June 17, 1956:
- St. Albert Chmielowski.
- National holiday of West Germany until 1990, see Workers' Uprising of 1953 in East Germany.
- Iceland's national day, celebrating independence from Denmark in 1944.
Observances on June 17, 1956:
- World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
June 17, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 17, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 11th and June 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 17, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 17, 1956 was Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.
June 17, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 17, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 11th and June 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- George Cates - Moonglow And Theme From Picnic
June 17, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 17, 1956 was I'll Be Home by Pat Boone, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.
June 17, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 17, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 11th and June 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Pat Boone - I'll Be Home
- Ronnie Hilton - No Other Love
- Lonnie Donegan - Lost John / Stewball
- Elvis Presley - Heartbreak Hotel
- David Whitfield - My September Love
June 17, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 17, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
June 17, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 17, 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:
June 17, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 17, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on June 17, 1956?
On June 17, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 17, 1956?
On June 17, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on June 17, 1956?
On June 17, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about June 17th?
June 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of June. 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 June 17th, such as:
- 2019 - Boko haram, nigeria: three suicide bombers from boko haram detonate their bombs among football fans in konduga. the explosions killed 30 and injured 40 others. (bbc).boko haram terrorists engage in gunfire with nigerian soldiers in nganzai, a local government area of borno state.
- 2018 - Boko haram insurgency: at least 31 people are killed in twin suicide bombings at damboa, nigeria. rockets from outside the town are believed to be following the explosions.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan: an "insider attack" on camp shaheen in northern mazar-i-sharif resulted in at least one afghan being killed and seven americans being wounded. the earlier report that americans were killed was incorrect. the taliban claim responsibility.
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 June 1956?
June 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.