Saturday December 15, 1956: on this day

December 15, 1956 was the 350th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is December 15, 1956 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 15, 1956, who was born and died on December 15, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 15, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Green Door by Jim Lowe), movies (e.g. The Wrong Man, directed by Alfred Hitchcock), TV series (e.g. Hit Parade) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 15th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 15, 1956?


December 15, 1956 was a Saturday and it was the 350th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 15, 1956 can also be written as 12/15/1956 in the US and as 15/12/1956 in UK and Europe.

December 15, 1956 in December 1956 calendar

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December 15, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 15, 1956:

  • Kgw tv channel 8 in portland, or (nbc) begins broadcasting
  • Wral tv channel 5 in raleigh-durham, nc (cbs) begins broadcasting
  • Emergency crisis in north ireland proclaimed after irish republican army strikes.

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December 15, 1956: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • New York Giants - Philadelphia Eagles : 21 - 7
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December 15, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 15th 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 15, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Monkey chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 15, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on December 15th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 15, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 15, 1956 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 15, 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 15, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 02:47 pm and setting at 05:49 am.

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 15, 1956?


Famous people born on December 15, 1956:

  • William Orbit

    English keyboard player and producer (torch song and bassomatic).

  • Ned Flanders

    Fictional character known for his work in theoretical physics on the TV show The Simpsons.

  • Jeannette Wing

    Renowned for her work in formal methods and cybersecurity.

  • Tony Leon

    South african politician who was leader of opposition between 1999 and 2007.

  • John Lee Hancock

    American screenwriter, film director, and producer.

  • Antonio Angrisano
  • Tomasz Herkt

Whose famous birthday is on December 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 15th:

  • Adam Brody
    Adam Brody

    American actor.

  • Stuart Townsend
    Stuart Townsend

    Movie actor.

  • Charlie Cox
    Charlie Cox

    Movie actor.

  • Michelle Dockery
    Michelle Dockery

    British actress.

  • Michael Shanks
    Michael Shanks

    Canadian actor, screenwriter and director.

  • Jeff Chandler
    Jeff Chandler

    American actor and singer (d. 1961).

  • Helen Slater
    Helen Slater

    Tv actress.

  • Geoff Stults
    Geoff Stults

    American producer and actor.

  • Tim Conway
    Tim Conway

    American comedian and actor.

  • Julie Taymor
    Julie Taymor

    American filmmaker, and the talented director of "the lion king," the musical theatre.

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December 15, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 67 years 4 months old,

or 808 months and 9 days old,

or 3514 weeks and 4 days old,

or 24602 days old,

if you were born on December 15, 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 15, 1956?

There are 235 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 15, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 15, 1956.

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December 15, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 15, 1956:

  • Buster Brown

    Buster Brown was a prominent politician known for his advocacy for social reforms.

  • Guido Boni
  • Guido Milanesi
  • William Wright Smith

What famous deaths happened on December 15th?

Famous deaths on December 15th:

  • Charles Laughton
    Charles Laughton

    Charles laughton was a renowned british actor known for his powerful performances in classic films such as the hunchback of notre dame and...

  • Joan Fontaine
    Joan Fontaine

    American actress, born in japan to her father who was stationed at tokyo.

  • Blake Edwards
    Blake Edwards

    American screenwriter and producer (d. 2010).

  • Glenn Miller
    Glenn Miller

    American trombonist and leader of big bands, he is best known for his popular swing-era hits "in the mood", and "chattanooga choo choo", as...

  • Fats Waller
    Fats Waller

    American musician (born 1904).

  • Olga Zubarry
    Olga Zubarry

    Argentinian actress (d. 2012).

  • Chill Wills
    Chill Wills

    Seagoville (texas) -- actor (fronteir circus and rounders).

  • Jean Paige
    Jean Paige

    Actress (captain blood and black beauty).

  • Walt Disney

    Walt Disney was an American entrepreneur, animator, writer, voice actor, and film producer who founded the Disney entertainment empire.

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December 15, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 15, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 10th and December 16th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 15, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 15, 1956 was The Green Door by Jim Lowe, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

December 15, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 15, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 10th and December 16th. 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
  5. - Love Me

December 15, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 15, 1956 was Just Walkin' In The Rain by Johnnie Ray, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

December 15, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 15, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 10th and December 16th. 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 15, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 15, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Wrong Man

The Wrong Man

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock

Starring: Henry Fonda, Vera Miles, Anthony Quayle, Harold J. Stone

Country: United States of America

Baby Doll

Baby Doll

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Elia Kazan

Starring: Karl Malden, Carroll Baker, Eli Wallach, Mildred Dunnock

Country: United States of America

Anastasia

Anastasia

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Don Bluth, Gary Goldman

Starring: Meg Ryan, John Cusack, Christopher Lloyd, Kelsey Grammer

Country: United States of America

The King and Four Queens

The King and Four Queens

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Raoul Walsh

Starring: Clark Gable, Eleanor Parker, Jean Willes, Barbara Nichols

Country: United States of America

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Jean Delannoy

Starring: Gina Lollobrigida, Anthony Quinn, Jean Danet, Alain Cuny

December 15, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 15, 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 15, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 15, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

The Nun'S Story by Kathryn Hulme

The Nun'S Story

By:

The story of the nun

Love Or Perish by Smiley Blanton

Love Or Perish

By:

Love or Perish [Paperback] [May 26, 2012.] Blanton, Smiley

The Loving Couple by Virginia Rowans

The Loving Couple

By:

"THE LOVING COPLE: HIS STORY BY VIRGINIA ROWANS, AUTHOR OF THE "HOUSE PARTY" He stepped out of pajamas and hung them with great care. Then he opened the bathroom door and began to stalk---silent.

The Wreck Of The Mary Deare by Hammond Innes

The Wreck Of The Mary Deare

By:

The swollen hulk of a large ship stands out from the gale's stinging spray. Half-mad man remains on board, working for her without sleep or food.

history

Who was the US President on December 15, 1956?

On December 15, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 15, 1956?

On December 15, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 15, 1956?

On December 15, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 15th?

December 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - Kashmir conflict: indian soldiers and counterinsurgency officers exchange gunfire with militants within the southern district pulwama. one soldier was killed and three others were injured. after the battle ended, soldiers opened fire on anti-government protestors gathered in the area. seven civilians were killed and 40 more were injured.
  • 2017 - In jerusalem, bethlehem, and at the qalandia border crossing to determine the status of jerusalem, palestinians and israeli soldiers fought. also, clashes are reported in gaza and ramallah, hebron, qalqilya. conflicts in which israeli law enforcement used live bullets and palestinians threw stones resulted in two palestinians being killed in gaza, 150 being wounded, and two others in west bank. a further 10 were also hurt.
  • 2016 - War in donbass - the european union has extended its main sanctions economic against russia related to ukraine for six months, until mid-2017.

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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.

Saturday December 15, 1956