What happened on Wednesday January 04, 1956?

Here's what happened on January 04, 1956:

• Myanmar Independence Day Myanmar (formerly Burma) celebrated its independence from the United Kingdom, marking the end of British colonial rule. This significant national day commemorates the country's sovereignty and the beginning of its journey as an independent nation.
• Formation of Greek National Radical Union Konstantinos Karamanlis established the Greek National Radical Union (ERE), a conservative political party that would play a significant role in Greek politics during the late 1950s and early 1960s. This marked an important moment in post-World War II Greek political landscape, signaling a shift in the country's conservative political representation.
• Death of Alexander Grechaninov Alexander Tikhonovich Grechaninov, a renowned Russian-American classical composer, passed away at the age of 91. Known for his contributions to Orthodox church music and symphonic compositions, Grechaninov was an important figure in early 20th-century classical music who bridged Russian and American musical traditions.
• Eiffel Tower Transmitter Fire A fire occurred at the television transmitter located at the top of the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris, causing extensive damage that would require approximately one year to fully repair. This incident highlighted the technological vulnerabilities of communication infrastructure during the mid-1950s.

Events in 1956

January 04, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 04, 1956

Newspapers from Jan. 04, 1956

January 04, 1956 was a Wednesday and it was the 4th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 04, 1956 can also be written as 1/4/1956 in the US and as 4/1/1956 in UK and Europe.

January 04, 1956 in January 1956 calendar

Famous people born on January 04, 1956:

• Bernard Sumner

  Influential English musician known for his pivotal roles in iconic bands Joy Division and New Order, pioneering post-punk and electronic...

• Nels Cline

  Innovative guitarist renowned for his groundbreaking work in experimental, jazz, and avant-garde music scenes.

• Ann Magnuson

  Versatile American actress and performance artist known for her avant-garde work in theater, film, and television.

• Zehava Gal-On

  Israeli politician known for her progressive political activism and leadership in Israeli politics.

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on January 4th

Famous people died on January 04, 1956:

• Ksawery Tartakower
• Märtha Adlerstråhle
• Cino Vitta

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on January 4th

January 04, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 04, 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 04, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 04, 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 4th 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 04, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 04, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 04, 1956 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 04, 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 04, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 11:31 pm and setting at 11:31 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 04, 1956

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Someone born on January 04, 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 04, 1956?

There are 253 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 4th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 04, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 04, 1956.

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