What happened on Monday January 09, 1956?

Here's what happened on January 09, 1956:

• Dear Abby Advice Column Debuts in Newspapers Abigail Van Buren (Pauline Phillips) launches her iconic advice column 'Dear Abby', which would become one of the most widely syndicated newspaper columns in history, offering guidance and wisdom to millions of readers for decades.
• Political Change in Jordan Samir el-Rifai forms a new government in Jordan, reflecting the political dynamics and leadership transitions in the Middle Eastern nation during the mid-1950s.
• World Professional Match-play Championship Opens The 1956 World Professional Match-play Championship commenced in Belfast, Northern Ireland, with an opening match between professional players John Pulman and Jackie Rea, highlighting the competitive billiards and snooker scene of the era.

Events in 1956

January 09, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 09, 1956

Newspapers from Jan. 09, 1956

January 09, 1956 was a Monday and it was the 9th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 09, 1956 can also be written as 1/9/1956 in the US and as 9/1/1956 in UK and Europe.

January 09, 1956 in January 1956 calendar

Famous people born on January 09, 1956:

• Imelda Staunton

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• Waltraud Meier

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Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on January 9th

Famous people died on January 09, 1956:

• Marion Leonard

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on January 9th

January 09, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 09, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week January 9th and January 15th.

1. The Platters - The Great Pretender
2. Al Hibbler - He

January 09, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 09, 1956 was Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week January 9th and January 15th.

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 9th 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 09, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 09, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 09, 1956 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 09, 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 09, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 04:31 am and setting at 02:51 pm.

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 09, 1956

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Someone born on January 09, 1956 is:

69 years 4 months old,

or 832 months and 5 days old,

or 3618 weeks and 2 days old,

or 25328 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 09, 1956?

There are 241 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 9th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 09, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 09, 1956.

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