Monday April 16, 1956: on this day

April 16, 1956 was the 107th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Monday.

Is April 16, 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 April 16, 1956, who was born and died on April 16, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 16, 1956, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The Creature Walks Among Us, directed by John Sherwood), TV series (e.g. Double Cross) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 16th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 16, 1956?


April 16, 1956 was a Monday and it was the 107th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 16, 1956 can also be written as 4/16/1956 in the US and as 16/4/1956 in UK and Europe.

April 16, 1956 in April 1956 calendar

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April 16, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 16, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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April 16, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 16, 1956 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 April 16, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 09:38 am and setting at 12:36 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 26, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Apr 25, 1956.

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Who was born on April 16, 1956?


Famous people born on April 16, 1956:

  • Catherine Colonna

    French diplomat and politician, currently ambassador of france to italy from 14 august 2014.

  • David McDowell Brown

    American astronaut (d. 2003).

  • Carlos Boton

    Brazilian astrologer.

  • David M. Brown

    American captain, pilot, and astronaut (b. 1956).

  • Lise-Marie Morerod

    Swiss skier.

  • T Lavitz

    American keyboard player composer/producer (dixie dregs jazz is dead & widespread panic).

  • Marty Dickerson in Middletown

    Ohio, usa; golfer (1994 shoprite classic-22nd).

  • David M Brown in Arlington

    Virginia, usa; commander us navy/astronaut.

  • Ambrogio Lo Giudice
  • Randy Ayers

Whose famous birthday is on April 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 16th:

  • Dusty Springfield
    Dusty Springfield

    Dusty springfield was a british pop singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'son of a preacher man'.

  • Martin Lawrence
    Martin Lawrence

    Martin lawrence is a comedian and actor known for his roles in popular films such as bad boys and big momma's house.

  • Anya Taylor-Joy
    Anya Taylor-Joy

    Anya taylor-joy is a british-argentinian actress known for her roles in the queen's gambit and split.

  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    American basketball star, collegiate champion, who got his professional start in 1969 with the milwaukee braves.

  • Qi Shu
    Qi Shu

    Qi shu is a taiwanese actress known for her roles in popular films such as the transporter and new york, i love you.

  • Jon Cryer
    Jon Cryer

    Jon cryer is an american actor best known for his role as alan harper on the tv show two and a half men.

  • Michel Blanc
    Michel Blanc

    French actor and director, known for his portrayal of hypochondriacs and losers (in "les bronza"s), but also in more serious roles such as...

  • Catherine Allégret
    Catherine Allégret

    French actress, adopted by her second husband, yves montand, as a french actress.

  • Gina Carano
    Gina Carano

    American mixed martial arts fighter.

  • Spike Milligan
    Spike Milligan

    British writer and director.

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April 16, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 67 years 11 months old,

or 815 months and 12 days old,

or 3545 weeks and 3 days old,

or 24818 days old,

if you were born on April 16, 1956.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 16, 1956?

There are 19 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 16, 1956.

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April 16, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 16, 1956:

  • Antonino Grimaldi di Serravalle

What famous deaths happened on April 16th?

Famous deaths on April 16th:

  • Robert Urich
    Robert Urich

    American actor, on stage, film, and radio.

  • David Lean
    David Lean

    English director, screenwriter, and editor.

  • Helen McCrory
    Helen McCrory

    British actress (b. 1968).

  • Neville Brand
    Neville Brand

    American actor (d. 1992).

  • Scott Brady
    Scott Brady

    American actor.

  • Ralph Ellison
    Ralph Ellison

    American critic and author (d. 1994).

  • Kay Walsh
    Kay Walsh

    English actress, singer, and dancer (d. 2005).

  • Fay Bainter
    Fay Bainter

    Fay Bainter was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in film and theater.

  • Graham Jarvis
    Graham Jarvis

    Actor from canada (d. 2003).

  • Renji Kawabata

    Renji Kawabata was a Nobel Prize-winning Japanese novelist.

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April 16, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 16, 1956:

  • Blessed HervT of Tours
  • Mawlid in Shi'a Islam (2006).
  • Birthday of the Danish sovereign, Queen Margrethe, celebrated in Greenland.

Saints celebrated on April 16, 1956:

  • Saint Paternus
  • Saint Bernadette
  • Saint Turibius
  • Saint Fructuosus
  • Saint Drogo.
  • Saint Benedict Joseph Labre
  • Saints Martial, Urban, Eventius, Caecilian, Julia, and their companions, martyrs of 304
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April 16, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 16, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 16th and April 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 16, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 16, 1956 was The Poor People Of Paris by Winifred Atwell, according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.

April 16, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 16, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 16th and April 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Poor People Of Paris
  2. - It's Almost Tomorrow
  3. - Rock And Roll Waltz
  4. - Only You
  5. - Memories Are Made Of This

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April 16, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 16, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Creature Walks Among Us

The Creature Walks Among Us

Release year: 1956

Directed by: John Sherwood

Starring: Jeff Morrow, Rex Reason, Leigh Snowden, Gregg Palmer

Country: United States of America

Our Miss Brooks

Our Miss Brooks

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Al Lewis

Starring: Eve Arden, Gale Gordon, Don Porter, Robert Rockwell

The Swan

The Swan

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Charles Vidor

Starring: Grace Kelly, Alec Guinness, Louis Jourdan, Agnes Moorehead

Country: United States of America

A Kiss Before Dying

A Kiss Before Dying

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Gerd Oswald

Starring: Robert Wagner, Jeffrey Hunter, Virginia Leith, Joanne Woodward

The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit

The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Nunnally Johnson

Starring: Gregory Peck, Jennifer Jones, Fredric March, Marisa Pavan

April 16, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 16, 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:

Double Cross

Double Cross

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Armand Gazarian

The Tony Hancock Show

The Tony Hancock Show

Release year: 1956

Starring: Tony Hancock, Clive Dunn, John Vere, June Whitfield

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

ARD-Fernsehlotterie - Ein Platz an der Sonne

ARD-Fernsehlotterie - Ein Platz an der Sonne

Release year: 1956

Melodie der Welt

Melodie der Welt

Release year: 1956

April 16, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 16, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Harry Of Monmouth by A.M. Maughan

Harry Of Monmouth

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The Scrolls From The Dead Sea by Edmund Wilson

The Scrolls From The Dead Sea

By:

159 pp., 8vo.

A Night To Remember by Walter Lord

A Night To Remember

By:

A Night to Remember is the classic, minute-by-minute account about the sinking and rescue of the Titanic. First published in 1955, A Night to Remember has remained a timeless classic.

Island In The Sun by Alec Waugh

Island In The Sun

By:

This was first published in 1957. It tells about Santa Marta, a subtropical paradise.

Memoirs by Harry S. Truman

Memoirs

By:

This invaluable account by President Truman gives extraordinary insight into the events and decisions which have shaped our world.

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Who was the US President on April 16, 1956?

On April 16, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 16, 1956?

On April 16, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 16, 1956?

On April 16, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about April 16th?

April 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of April. 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 April 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Apple inc. and google have removed tiktok in india from their app stores after a madras high court ruled that the app could expose children and encourage cyberbullying.
  • 2018 - Terrorism is in israel: petah tikva resident zohar zuaretz was indicted for counterterror offenses related to far-right social media posts that he made about the killing of arabs. (the times of israel). the iliya institute in jerusalem, declared terrorist organization by avigdor liberman, israel's defense minister.
  • 2017 - In a shooting at columbus' j&r party hall after hours club, nine people were injured. two of the victims are in critical condition.

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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 April 1956?

April 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.

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Monday April 16, 1956