Monday December 03, 1956: on this day

About December 3rd, 1956, in brief:

  • Historical events: KFSA (now KFSM) TV channel 5 in Ft Smith, AR (CBS) 1st broadcast
  • Day of the week: December 3rd, 1956 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Maria Callas, Julianne Moore
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: The Green Door by Jim Lowe
  • #1 UK song: Just Walkin' In The Rain by Johnnie Ray
  • Popular movie: Anastasia directed by Anatole Litvak

More about December 3rd, 1956? See below for more news and curiosities on December 3rd, 1956.

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What day of the week was December 03, 1956?


December 03, 1956 was a Monday and it was the 338th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 03, 1956 can also be written as 12/3/1956 in the US and as 3/12/1956 in UK and Europe.

December 03, 1956 in December 1956 calendar

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December 03, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 03, 1956:

  • Kfsa (now kfsm) tv channel 5 in ft smith, ar (cbs) 1st broadcast
  • England and france pull troops out of egypt.

December 03, 1956: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 03, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 3rd 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 03, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Monkey chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 03, 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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December 03, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 03, 1956 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 03, 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 03, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 08:03 am and setting at 06:44 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 03, 1956?


Famous people born on December 03, 1956:

  • Gilroy Jones

    Talented playwright known for his thought-provoking and socially relevant plays.

  • Émile Gros Raymond Nakombo

    Central african politician, mayor of bangui.

  • Ewa Kopacz

    Polish physician and politician, 15th prime minister of poland.

  • Walt Handelsman

    Cartoonist.

  • Hart Bochner in Los Angeles

    California, usa; actor/director.

  • Michael Gough
  • Mieko Fukui
  • Gerry O'Hara
  • Vincenzo Calcara
  • Kathy Manning

Whose famous birthday is on December 3rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 3rd:

  • Maria Callas
    Maria Callas

    Greek opera singer.

  • Julianne Moore
    Julianne Moore

    American actress with auburn hair and pre-raphaelite features.

  • Amanda Seyfried
    Amanda Seyfried

    Amanda Seyfried is a well-known actress known for her roles in movies like 'Mamma Mia!' and 'Les Misérables'.

  • Holly Marie Combs
    Holly Marie Combs

    American actress.

  • Brendan Fraser
    Brendan Fraser

    Canadian-american actor.

  • Daryl Hannah
    Daryl Hannah

    Daryl Hannah is a well-known actress who starred in films like 'Blade Runner' and 'Splash'.

  • Farha Naaz
    Farha Naaz

    Indian film actress who appeared in numerous Hindi and Bhojpuri films.

  • Anna Chlumsky
    Anna Chlumsky

    Movie actress.

  • Michael Angarano
    Michael Angarano

    American actor, director, and screenwriter.

  • Andy Williams
    Andy Williams

    American singer and musician.

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December 03, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 67 years 5 months old,

or 809 months and 4 days old,

or 3518 weeks and 1 day old,

or 24627 days old,

if you were born on December 03, 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 03, 1956?

There are 210 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 3rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 03, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 03, 1956.

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December 03, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 03, 1956:

  • Alexander Rodchenko

    Prominent Russian artist and photographer associated with Constructivism.

  • Manik Bandopadhyay

    Indian author, poet, and playwright (d. 1956).

  • Ruggero Nuti
  • Aleksandr Michajlovič Rodčenko
  • Vincenzo Scramuzza
  • Giovanni Emanuele Barié
  • Cow Cow Davenport
  • Alexandre Rodtchenko (Александр Михайлович Родченко)

What famous deaths happened on December 3rd?

Famous deaths on December 3rd:

  • Madeline Kahn
    Madeline Kahn

    American actress known for her comic timing and fey delivery of comedy roles.

  • Glenn Quinn
    Glenn Quinn

    Irish-american actor (b. 1970).

  • Jozsef Attila

    Renowned Hungarian poet and one of the most important literary figures of the 20th century.

  • Journe Renoir

    Journe Renoir was a renowned French Impressionist painter known for his vibrant, colorful paintings of everyday life.

  • Briggston Brown

    Renowned painter known for surrealistic landscapes.

  • Jaan Tõnisson

    Estonian statesman and prime minister, a prominent figure in the Estonian independence movement.

  • Luxe Renoir

    A French Impressionist painter renowned for his vibrant, sensual depictions of the human figure and everyday scenes.

  • Senovia Lopez

    Influential painter known for her vibrant and emotive abstract artworks.

  • Haliyah Evans

    Acclaimed novelist whose works captured the human experience.

  • Phenyx Wilde

    Celebrated for their groundbreaking plays that challenged societal norms.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 3rd

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December 03, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 03, 1956:

  • International Day of Disabled Persons - [1]
  • R.C. Saints - memorial of Saint Francis Xavier; also Saint Birinus

Observances on December 03, 1956:

  • International Day of Persons with Disabilities
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December 03, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 03, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 3rd and December 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 03, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 03, 1956 was The Green Door by Jim Lowe, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

December 03, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 03, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 3rd and December 9th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Green Door
  2. - Blueberry Hill
  3. - Hey! Jealous Lover
  4. - A Rose And A Baby Ruth

December 03, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 03, 1956 was Just Walkin' In The Rain by Johnnie Ray, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

December 03, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 03, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 3rd and December 9th. 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 03, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 03, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Anastasia

Anastasia

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Anatole Litvak

Starring: Ingrid Bergman, Yul Brynner, Helen Hayes, Akim Tamiroff

Country: United States of America

The Rainmaker

The Rainmaker

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Joseph Anthony

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Katharine Hepburn, Wendell Corey, Lloyd Bridges

Country: United States of America

Michael Strogoff

Michael Strogoff

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Carmine Gallone

Starring: Curd Jürgens, Geneviève Page, Jacques Dacqmine, Sylva Koscina

Bundle of Joy

Bundle of Joy

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Norman Taurog

Starring: Eddie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds, Adolphe Menjou, Tommy Noonan

Man in the Vault

Man in the Vault

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Andrew V. McLaglen

Starring: William Campbell, Karen Sharpe, Anita Ekberg, Berry Kroeger

December 03, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 03, 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 03, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 03, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Nun'S Story by Kathryn Hulme

The Nun'S Story

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The story of the nun

Don'T Go Near The Water by William Brinkley

Don'T Go Near The Water

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This novel is both a charming entertainment farce and a gentle love story. It takes place on a remote Pacific island in the final days of World War II.

Much Ado About Me by Fred Allen

Much Ado About Me

By:

Fred Allen, radio and film star, has written Much Ado About Me.

Autumn Across America by Edwin Way Teale

Autumn Across America

By:

This is the story of a roving, 20,000-mile pilgrimage that took place from Cape Cod to California. It was during the most vibrant season of the year.

Men To Match My Mountains by Irving Stone

Men To Match My Mountains

By:

This collection contains stories that give insight into the diverse personalities of the settlers who helped to tame America’s Far West.

history

Who was the US President on December 03, 1956?

On December 03, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 03, 1956?

On December 03, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 03, 1956?

On December 03, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

history

What is special about December 3rd?

December 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd 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 3rd, such as:

  • 2018 - Qatar announces it will be withdrawing from opec beginning january 2019, following almost 60 years of membership. this is to allow the country to concentrate on natural gas production.
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: battle of sana'a 2017: royal saudi air force bombs houthi positions south of sana'a to support ali abdullah saleh, general people's congress.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). seven insurgents were killed in clashes in northern somalia.

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history

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.

Monday December 3, 1956