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see horoscope and birth chart for January 10, 1956What happened on Tuesday January 10, 1956?
About January 10th, 1956, in brief:
- Historical events: On January 10, 1956, Elvis Presley recorded 'Heartbreak Hotel' at RCA Victor Studio in Nashville, Tennessee. This song would become his first single with RCA Records and his first million-selling record, marking a pivotal moment in rock and roll history. Written by Mae Boren Axton and Tommy Durden, the song was inspired by a newspaper article about a man who committed suicide, leaving a note that read, 'I walk a lonely street.'
- Day of the week: January 10th, 1956 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: The Great Pretender by The Platters
- #1 UK song: Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford
- Popular movie: Love directed by Gaspar Noé
More about January 10th, 1956? See below for more news and curiosities on January 10th, 1956.
Table of contents
- January 10, 1956: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was January 10, 1956?
- Who was born on January 10, 1956?
- January 10, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
- January 10, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- January 10, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 10, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on January 10, 1956?
- Back in 1956
January 10, 1956: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 10, 1956:
- Elvis Presley Records Iconic Song 'Heartbreak Hotel' On January 10, 1956, Elvis Presley recorded 'Heartbreak Hotel' at RCA Victor Studio in Nashville, Tennessee. This song would become his first single with RCA Records and his first million-selling record, marking a pivotal moment in rock and roll history. Written by Mae Boren Axton and Tommy Durden, the song was inspired by a newspaper article about a man who committed suicide, leaving a note that read, 'I walk a lonely street.'
January 10, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was January 10, 1956?
January 10, 1956 was a Tuesday and it was the 10th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 10, 1956 can also be written as 1/10/1956 in the US and as 10/1/1956 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on January 10, 1956?
Famous people born on January 10, 1956:
- Antonio Muñoz Molina
Renowned Spanish novelist, member of the Royal Spanish Academy, and former director of the Instituto Cervantes in New York, known for his...
- Shawn Colvin
Grammy-winning folk singer-songwriter known for her introspective lyrics and melodic voice, with multiple awards including the Grammy for...
- Gianni Guido
January 10, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 10, 1956:
- Zonia Baber
American geographer and geologist (b. 1862).
- Augustine Kandathil
- Marco Arturo Vicini
- Rudolph Wolken
January 10, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 10, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 9th and January 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 10, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 10, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week January 9th and January 15th.
- The Platters - The Great Pretender
- Al Hibbler - He
January 10, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 10, 1956 was Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week January 9th and January 15th.
- Tennessee Ernie Ford - Sixteen Tons
- Bill Haley & His Comets - Rock Around The Clock
- Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
- The Four Aces - Love Is A Many Splendored Thing
- Bill Haley & His Comets - Rock-A-Beatin' Boogie
January 10, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 10th is Capricorn.
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Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
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 10, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 10, 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJanuary 10, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 10, 1956 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 10, 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 10, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:22 am and setting at 03:44 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 10, 1956
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Someone born on January 10, 1956 is:
69 years 4 months old,
or 832 months and 4 days old,
or 3618 weeks and 1 day old,
or 25327 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 10, 1956?
There are 241 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 10th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 10, 1956?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 10, 1956.
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