What happened on Monday January 02, 1956?

Here's what happened on January 02, 1956:

• French Legislative Election of 1956 The French legislative election was strategically brought forward from its original June schedule by Prime Minister Edgar Faure, utilizing a constitutional provision. The election resulted in a complex coalition government led by Guy Mollet, marking a significant moment in post-war French political dynamics.
• Budapest Earthquake A significant seismic event struck Budapest, Hungary, with a magnitude of 5.8. The earthquake caused substantial structural damage to the city and tragically resulted in two fatalities, highlighting the region's geological vulnerability.
• Sinking of British Collier Citrine The British collier ship *Citrine* sank off the coast of The Lizard in Cornwall. Despite the maritime disaster, most of the crew were successfully rescued by lifeboat, with only one crew member losing their life.

Events in 1956

January 02, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 02, 1956

Newspapers from Jan. 02, 1956

January 02, 1956 was a Monday and it was the 2nd day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 02, 1956 can also be written as 1/2/1956 in the US and as 2/1/1956 in UK and Europe.

January 02, 1956 in January 1956 calendar

Famous people born on January 02, 1956:

• Lynda Barry

  Acclaimed American cartoonist, novelist, and writing teacher known for her innovative graphic novels and unique storytelling style.

• Sergio Claudio Perroni
• John Bedford Lloyd

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on January 2nd

Famous people died on January 02, 1956:

• Omero Schiassi

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on January 2nd

January 02, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 02, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

1. The Platters - The Great Pretender
2. Art Mooney & His Orchestra - (I'm Getting) Nuttin' For Christmas
3. Roger Williams - Autumn Leaves
4. Al Hibbler - He

January 02, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 02, 1956 was Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 2nd 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 02, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 02, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 02, 1956 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 02, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 09:17 pm and setting at 10:33 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 02, 1956

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Someone born on January 02, 1956 is:

69 years 4 months old,

or 832 months and 12 days old,

or 3619 weeks and 2 days old,

or 25335 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 02, 1956?

There are 233 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 2nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 02, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 02, 1956.

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