Monday January 16, 1956: on this day

January 16, 1956 was the 16th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.

Is January 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 January 16, 1956, who was born and died on January 16, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 16, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Great Pretender by The Platters), movies (e.g. Helen of Troy, directed by Robert Wise), TV series (e.g. Heidi) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was January 16, 1956?


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

January 16, 1956 can also be written as 1/16/1956 in the US and as 16/1/1956 in UK and Europe.

January 16, 1956 in January 1956 calendar

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January 16, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 16, 1956:

  • Egyptian president nassar pledges to reconquer palestine.
  • President gamal abdal nasser of egypt vows to reconquer palestine.
  • Egyptian leader gamal abdel nasser vows to reconquer palestine.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th is Capricorn.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 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.

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Discover the planets positions on January 16th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on January 16, 1956 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 16, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 08:49 am and setting at 09:41 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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Who was born on January 16, 1956?


Famous people born on January 16, 1956:

  • Hubert Keller

    Celebrity chef and restaurateur known for his innovative cooking style and TV appearances.

  • Martin Jol

    Dutch manager and footballer.

  • Greedy Smith

    Australian singer-songwriter and keyboardist (d. 2019).

  • Wayne Daniel

    Barbadian cricketer.

  • Ivan Safronov

    Russian engineer and journalist (d. 2007).

  • Jennifer Dale

    Canadian actress.

  • Saâdeddine El Othmani
  • Gerald Henderson
  • Rosa Monsalve
  • Cüneyt Tanman
  • Anders Hove
  • Serge Demierre
  • Antonio Commisso
  • Guido Ruffa
  • Gianclaudio Bressa
  • Mohamed Ali Rashwan

Whose famous birthday is on January 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 16th:

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda
    Lin-Manuel Miranda

    Lin-manuel miranda is a tony award-winning actor, composer, and lyricist, best known for creating and starring in the hit broadway musical...

  • James May
    James May

    James may is a british television presenter, journalist, and writer, best known for co-presenting the motoring show top gear.

  • Sidharth Malhotra
    Sidharth Malhotra

    Sidharth malhotra is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films.

  • Vijay Sethupathi
    Vijay Sethupathi

    Vijay sethupathi is an indian actor known for his work in tamil cinema, gaining recognition for his versatile performances and...

  • Richard Bohringer
    Richard Bohringer

    French-senegalese singer, actor, poet, and father to actress romane bohringer.

  • Katy Jurado
    Katy Jurado

    Katy jurado was a mexican actress known for her roles in classic western films such as high noon and broken lance.

  • Josh Evans
    Josh Evans

    American actor, and a well-known family member, is the son of bob evans and ali mcgraw.

  • John Carpenter
    John Carpenter

    American director of "dark star", "halloween", 1978, and "starman", 1984.

  • Debbie Allen
    Debbie Allen

    American actress and dancer, younger sister to phylicia rashad.

  • Ricardo Darín
    Ricardo Darín

    Argentinian actor, director, and screenwriter.

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


You are 68 years 2 months old,

or 818 months and 13 days old,

or 3558 weeks and 4 days old,

or 24910 days old,

if you were born on January 16, 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 January 16, 1956?

There are 293 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 16th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 16, 1956:

  • Archibald Low

    Pioneer in aviation and aeronautical engineering.

  • Luigi Stefanini

What famous deaths happened on January 16th?

Famous deaths on January 16th:

  • Carole Lombard
    Carole Lombard

    American actress.

  • John Mortimer
    John Mortimer

    British screenwriter, barrister and author.

  • Bernard Lee
    Bernard Lee

    London, england -- actor in james bond movies (m).

  • Prem Nazir
    Prem Nazir

    Malayalam actor (born in 1926).

  • Akaya Kabila

    Former President of a country in Africa.

  • Alver Lindgren

    Prolific playwright known for his impactful dramas.

  • Rodrigues Alves

    Former President of Brazil known for modernizing the country's infrastructure.

  • Andrew Wyeth

    American tempera and watercolor artist.

  • Marjorie Williams

    Marjorie Williams was an American journalist and political columnist who wrote for publications such as Vanity Fair and The Washington Post.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 16th

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


Holidays on January 16, 1956:

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day - This holiday honors the civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement.
  • National Religious Freedom Day in the United States, to commemorate the adoption of Thomas Jefferson's landmark Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom in 1786
  • Teacher's Day in Thailand
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January 16, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

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


January 16, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

January 16, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

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

  1. - The Great Pretender

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 16, 1956 was Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

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

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

  1. - Sixteen Tons
  2. - Rock Around The Clock
  3. - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
  4. - Love Is A Many Splendored Thing
  5. - Rock-A-Beatin' Boogie

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

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

Helen of Troy

Helen of Troy

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Robert Wise

Starring: Stanley Baker, Rossana Podestà, Brigitte Bardot, Jacques Sernas

Country: United States of America

Ransom!

Ransom!

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Alex Segal

Starring: Glenn Ford, Donna Reed, Leslie Nielsen, Juano Hernandez

Diane

Diane

Release year: 1956

Directed by: David Miller

Starring: Lana Turner, Pedro Armendáriz, Roger Moore, Marisa Pavan

Charleys Tante

Charleys Tante

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Hans Quest

Starring: Heinz Rühmann, Hertha Feiler, Claus Biederstaedt, Walter Giller

Diane

Diane

Release year: 1956

Directed by: David Miller

Starring: Lana Turner, Pedro Armendáriz, Roger Moore, Marisa Pavan

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Heidi

Heidi

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Daniel Ray

Penelope

Penelope

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Mark Palansky

St. Ives

St. Ives

Release year: 1955

Judge Roy Bean

Judge Roy Bean

Release year: 1955

The Snow Queen

The Snow Queen

Release year: 1955

Directed by: LEV ATAMANOV

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

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

Gift From The Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Gift From The Sea

By:

This beloved classic, graceful, lucid, and lyrical by Anne Morrow Lindbergh, shares her reflections on youth, age, love, marriage, peace, solitude, and contentment. She set them down during a workshop.

The Power Of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale

The Power Of Positive Thinking

By:

With more than five million copies printed, The Power of Positive Thinking is an international bestseller. It has helped millions of people around the globe to find fulfillment through Dr.

The Edge Of The Sea by Rachel Carson

The Edge Of The Sea

By:

"The edge is both a beautiful and strange place. The Edge of the Sea is a book that can be enjoyed for both pleasure and as a guide to practical identification.

The Scrolls From The Dead Sea by Edmund Wilson

The Scrolls From The Dead Sea

By:

159 pp., 8vo.

A Man Called Peter by Catherine Marshall

A Man Called Peter

By:

Catherine Marshall, in the Preface to A Man Called Peter tells about a dream she had following Peter Marshall's passing. Peter was working in a rose-garden and said, "I!"

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Who was the US President on January 16, 1956?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 16, 1956?

On January 16, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 16th?

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

  • 2019 - Manbij bombing: a suicide attack by isil in manbij, syria causes at least 19 deaths. two u.s. soldiers, one pentagon civilian and a civilian contractor were among the casualties. three other service members were also reported to have been wounded.
  • 2018 - Aftermath of the caracas helicopter accident: yesterday's firefight between the venezuelan army and the venezuelan government resulted in oscar perez being killed. perez's family killed two police officers, seven members of his group, and six other members.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: deir ez-zor offensive (january-february 2017: isil's third attack on the syrian government's forces within the city of deir ez-zor reportedly divides the government-held area in half. according to the government, the attack involves approximately 14,000 isil fighters.

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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 January 1956?

January 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1956 calendar looked like.

Monday January 16, 1956