Saturday December 01, 1956: on this day

December 01, 1956 was the 336th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is December 01, 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 December 01, 1956, who was born and died on December 01, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 01, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Green Door by Jim Lowe), movies (e.g. 7th Cavalry, directed by Joseph H. Lewis), TV series (e.g. Hit Parade) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 1st, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 01, 1956?


December 01, 1956 was a Saturday and it was the 336th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 01, 1956 can also be written as 12/1/1956 in the US and as 1/12/1956 in UK and Europe.

December 01, 1956 in December 1956 calendar

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December 01, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 01, 1956:

  • Candide opens at martin beck theater nyc for 73 performances
  • Indonesian vice-president mohammed hatta resigns.
  • Frank robinson (national league) and luis aparicio (american league) are both voted rookie of the year.
  • Alain mimoun wins 13th olympic marathon (2:25:00.0).

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December 01, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 1st 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 01, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 01, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Monkey personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on December 1st, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 01, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 01, 1956 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 01, 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 01, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:15 am and setting at 04:56 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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Who was born on December 01, 1956?


Famous people born on December 01, 1956:

  • Claire Chazal

    French television presenter, anchor, romance writer and director of news at tf1.

  • Julee Cruise

    Acclaimed singer known for her haunting vocals in the music industry.

  • Stuart Kimball

    Rock guitarist (face to face).

  • Wilma Gatta
  • Vito Graziani
  • Nobuko Kondo
  • Antonio La Torre
  • Billy Stark
  • Christer Ström
  • David Ostrosky
  • Lamberto Cremonesi
  • Carlos Cámara Jr.
  • James Hardy

Whose famous birthday is on December 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 1st:

  • Woody Allen
    Woody Allen

    American comedian, writer and actor, as well as film director, screenwriter and playwright, he is gifted and attractive.

  • Sarah Silverman
    Sarah Silverman

    American comedian, writer, producer, actress.

  • Zoë Kravitz
    Zoë Kravitz

    American actress, singer, and model.

  • Alain Bashung
    Alain Bashung

    French comedian, actor, songwriter and comedian (born 1947).

  • Bette Midler
    Bette Midler

    American actress, singer, comedian, and recording artist.

  • Richard Pryor
    Richard Pryor

    American actor and comedian.

  • Edouard Baer
    Edouard Baer

    French television presenter, actor, and film director.

  • Janelle Monáe
    Janelle Monáe

    Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and actress known for her unique style and powerful vocals.

  • Charlene Tilton
    Charlene Tilton

    American actress and singer.

  • John Densmore
    John Densmore

    American drummer, fourth member of the rock band "the doors.

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December 01, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 67 years 3 months old,

or 807 months and 28 days old,

or 3512 weeks and 6 days old,

or 24590 days old,

if you were born on December 01, 1956.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 01, 1956?

There are 247 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 01, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 01, 1956.

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December 01, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 01, 1956:

  • Arrigo Menicocci
  • Walter Scholl
  • Albert Sézary

What famous deaths happened on December 1st?

Famous deaths on December 1st:

  • James Baldwin
    James Baldwin

    American writer (born in 1924).

  • Claude Jade
    Claude Jade

    One of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...

  • Paul Benedict
    Paul Benedict

    American actor (born 1938).

  • Ken Berry
    Ken Berry

    American actor, singer, and dancer (d. 2018).

  • Milferd Bolton

    Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.

  • Jarry Haldane

    Known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Hriday Ram Shenoy

    Indian politician and freedom fighter.

  • Mclaren Stewart

    Renowned Scottish novelist known for his works exploring themes of identity and culture.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 1st

holidays

December 01, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 01, 1956:

  • Iceland
  • Ancient Latvia - Barbes Diena observed
  • Feast day of St Eligius
  • Romania - Union Day (the national holiday)
  • Angola's Pioneers' Day
  • World AIDS Day
  • Portugal - Restoration of Independence Day: on December 1, 1640, Portugal regains its independence from Spain and Jopo IV of Portugal becomes king.
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December 01, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 01, 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 01, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 01, 1956 was The Green Door by Jim Lowe, according to the music chart for the week November 26th and December 2nd.

December 01, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 01, 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:

  1. - The Green Door
  2. - Blueberry Hill
  3. - Hey! Jealous Lover

December 01, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 01, 1956 was Just Walkin' In The Rain by Johnnie Ray, according to the music chart for the week November 26th and December 2nd.

December 01, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 01, 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:

  1. - Just Walkin' In The Rain
  2. - The Green Door
  3. - Singing The Blues
  4. - St Therese Of The Roses
  5. - Rip It Up

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December 01, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 01, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

7th Cavalry

7th Cavalry

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Joseph H. Lewis

Starring: Randolph Scott, Barbara Hale, Jay C. Flippen, Frank Faylen

Rock Rock Rock!

Rock Rock Rock!

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Will Price

Starring: Alan Freed and his Rock 'n Roll Band, Fran Manfred, Tuesday Weld, Connie Francis

Man Beast

Man Beast

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Jerry Warren

Starring: Rock Madison, Asa Maynor, George Skaff, Tom Maruzzi

The Teahouse of the August Moon

The Teahouse of the August Moon

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Daniel Mann

Starring: Marlon Brando, Glenn Ford, Machiko Kyô, Eddie Albert

Country: United States of America

...And God Created Woman

...And God Created Woman

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Roger Vadim

Starring: Brigitte Bardot, Curd Jürgens, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Jane Marken

Country: United States of America

December 01, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 01, 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:

Hit Parade

Hit Parade

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Joe Casey

Wedding Day

Wedding Day

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Andre Gordon

Give Us This Day

Give Us This Day

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Adam Stern

Kidnapped

Kidnapped

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Robert Stevenson

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Alastair Reid

December 01, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 01, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Profiles In Courage by John F. Kennedy

Profiles In Courage

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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.

The New World by Winston S. Churchill

The New World

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The New World is Winston S. Churchill’s stunning re-creation, The New World, of one of America's most tragic periods - the period between 1485-1688.

The Bible As History by Werner Keller

The Bible As History

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This groundbreaking book, which sheds light on historical foundations of the best-selling book ever written--the Bible -- is now available in print.

A Single Pebble by John Hersey

A Single Pebble

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An American engineer sends his young son to China to check the Yangtze River. He travels through the river's canyons looking for dam sites.

Three Saints And A Sinner by Louise Hall Tharp

Three Saints And A Sinner

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Little, Brown 1956, 1st., Very Good., Text Clean. No dust jacket. Private bookplate. Light wear. 406 pages. First edition. [Biography, Julia Ward Howe, Louisa Ward, Samuel Ward, Annie Ward] Out-of-print and

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Who was the US President on December 01, 1956?

On December 01, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 01, 1956?

On December 01, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 01, 1956?

On December 01, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 1st?

December 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 anchorage earthquake: more than 1,000 aftershocks shake alaska following a magnitude 7.0 earthquake that knocked out power and tore through buildings in anchorage.
  • 2017 - 2017 peshawar agriculture directorate attack: four attackers stormed the directorate of agricultural training institute, pakistan, and exchanged fire with army and police personnel. at least 12 people are hurt and 12 are killed by the attackers. tehrik-i-taliban pakistan claims responsibility.
  • 2016 - Ethnic violence in south sudan (2011-present). a united nations human rights committee in south sudan asserts that a "steady proces of ethnic cleansing" is taking place in the war-torn country.

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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 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.

Discover how December 1956 calendar looked like.

Saturday December 1, 1956