What happened on Thursday December 06, 1956?

Here's what happened on December 06, 1956:

• Nelson Mandela's Political Arrest in South Africa Nelson Mandela and 156 other anti-apartheid activists were arrested for political activities in South Africa, marking a significant moment in the struggle against racial oppression.
• Infamous Water Polo Match at 1956 Olympics A highly charged and violent water polo match between Hungary and the USSR occurred during the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, symbolizing the political tensions of the Hungarian Revolution.
• Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's Ministerial Role Dr. Bhimji Ramji Ambedkar served as India's Minister of Law, playing a crucial role in shaping the country's legal framework after independence.
• Peter Buck's Musical Career Begins Peter Buck, the influential guitarist of the alternative rock band R.E.M., was noted for his work on the iconic album "Murmur".
• Broadway Musical Premiere "Happy Hunting" opened at the Majestic Theater in New York City, running for 413 performances.

Events in 1956

December 06, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 06, 1956

Newspapers from Dec. 06, 1956

December 06, 1956 was a Thursday and it was the 341st day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 06, 1956 can also be written as 12/6/1956 in the US and as 6/12/1956 in UK and Europe.

December 06, 1956 in December 1956 calendar

Famous people born on December 06, 1956:

• Randy Rhoads

  Legendary heavy metal guitarist known for his groundbreaking work with Quiet Riot and Ozzy Osbourne.

• Peter Buck

  Founding guitarist of the influential alternative rock band R.E.

• Hans Kammerlander

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on December 6th

Famous people died on December 06, 1956:

• B. R. Ambedkar

  Indian economist and politician, 1st indian minister of justice (b. 1891).

• Albert Aftalion
• John Geiger

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on December 6th

December 06, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 06, 1956 was The Green Door by Jim Lowe, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

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

December 06, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 06, 1956 was Just Walkin' In The Rain by Johnnie Ray, according to the music chart for the week December 3rd and December 9th.

1. Johnnie Ray - Just Walkin' In The Rain
2. Frankie Vaughan - The Green Door
3. Guy Mitchell - Singing The Blues
4. Malcolm Vaughan - St Therese Of The Roses
5. Bill Haley & His Comets - Rip It Up

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 6th is Sagittarius.

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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 06, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 06, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 06, 1956 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 06, 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 06, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 10:02 am and setting at 09:36 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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Your place in the Universe on December 06, 1956

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Someone born on December 06, 1956 is:

68 years 4 months old,

or 820 months and 17 days old,

or 3567 weeks and 6 days old,

or 24975 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 06, 1956?

There are 227 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 6th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 06, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 06, 1956.

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