What happened on Sunday January 01, 1956?

Here's what happened on January 01, 1956:

• Elvis Presley Records Heartbreak Hotel Elvis Presley records his iconic song 'Heartbreak Hotel' at RCA studios in Nashville, a pivotal moment in rock and roll music history that would launch his national career.
• Sudan Gains Independence Sudan officially achieves independence from Egypt and the United Kingdom, ending decades of colonial rule and establishing itself as a sovereign nation.
• Christine Lagarde Born Christine Lagarde, prominent French lawyer and politician who would later become the first woman to lead the International Monetary Fund, is born in Paris.
• Yahiko Shrine Tragedy A devastating New Year's event at Yahiko Shrine in Niigata, Japan, results in a fatal stampede killing 124 people and injuring 77, highlighting crowd safety concerns.
• Mark R. Hughes Birth Mark R. Hughes, an American entrepreneur who founded Herbalife International, is born. He would later become a significant figure in the multi-level marketing industry.
• Rose Bowl: Michigan State Defeats UCLA In a thrilling college football match, Michigan State defeats UCLA 17-14 in the Rose Bowl, marking a significant moment in collegiate sports history.
• UK Criminalizes Heroin Possession The United Kingdom establishes a legal framework making heroin possession a criminal offense, reflecting evolving drug policy and public health concerns.

Events in 1956

January 01, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 01, 1956

Newspapers from Jan. 01, 1956

January 01, 1956 was a Sunday and it was the 1st day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

January 01, 1956 in January 1956 calendar

Famous people born on January 01, 1956:

• Christine Lagarde

  Prominent French lawyer and economist who served as Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and later became the first...

• Mark Hurd

  Prominent technology executive who served as CEO of Oracle Corporation and previously Hewlett-Packard, known for his strategic leadership in...

• Koji Yakusho

  Renowned Japanese actor known for his versatile performances in both critically acclaimed art house films and popular Japanese cinema.

• Mike Mitchell

  American basketball player (d. 2011).

• Marc Alfos
• Luisa Beccaria

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on January 1st

Famous people died on January 01, 1956:

• Umberto Gelmetti

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on January 1st

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

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

1. Jim Lowe - The Green Door
2. Fats Domino - Blueberry Hill
3. Elvis Presley - Love Me
4. Frank Sinatra - Hey! Jealous Lover
5. George Hamilton IV - A Rose And A Baby Ruth

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

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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 01, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 01, 1956 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 01, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 09:17 pm and setting at 10:05 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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Your place in the Universe on January 01, 1956

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Someone born on January 01, 1956 is:

69 years 3 months old,

or 831 months and 22 days old,

or 3616 weeks and 3 days old,

or 25315 days old,

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

There are 253 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 1st 2026.

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

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

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