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July 16, 1956 was the 198th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Monday.
Is July 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 July 16, 1956, who was born and died on July 16, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 16, 1956, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Run for the Sun, directed by Roy Boulting), TV series (e.g. Man Against Crime) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 16th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 16, 1956?
- July 16, 1956: What happened on that day?
- July 16, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 16, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 16, 1956?
- July 16, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 16, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
- July 16, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 16, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- July 16, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 16, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 16, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 16, 1956?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 16, 1956?
- Who was the Pope on July 16, 1956?
What day of the week was July 16, 1956?
July 16, 1956 was a Monday and it was the 198th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 16, 1956 can also be written as 7/16/1956 in the US and as 16/7/1956 in UK and Europe.
July 16, 1956: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 16, 1956:
- Detroit tigers and briggs stadium sold for then record $5.5 million
- King faisal of iraq begins visit to england
- Karelo-finnish ssr becomes part of russian sfsr.
- Ringling bros. and barnum & bailey circus closes its last "big tent" show in pittsburgh, pennsylvania; due to changing economics, all subsequent circus shows will be held in arenas.
July 16, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 16th is Cancer.
Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.
Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
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July 16, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 16, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on July 16th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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July 16, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 16, 1956 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 16, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 03:21 pm and setting at 01:21 am.
The previous full moon was on Jun 23, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Jul 22, 1956.
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Who was born on July 16, 1956?
Famous people born on July 16, 1956:
- Tonee Kushner
Tonee Kushner is an American playwright known for her epic plays exploring themes of politics, identity, and social justice.
- Jerry Doyle
American actor and radio host.
- George Lyon
- Enrico Pandiani
- Lutz Eigendorf
- Dave Johns
- Anthony Julius
Whose famous birthday is on July 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 16th:
![Barbara Stanwyck]()
Barbara StanwyckFour times, an american actress was nominated for the oscar: "stella dallas," 1937, 1942, "ball of fire," 1941, and 1944.
![Katrina Kaif]()
Katrina KaifKatrina kaif is a british actress and model known for her work in bollywood films.
![Corey Feldman]()
Corey FeldmanCorey feldman is a well-known american actor and musician, best known for his roles in popular 1980s films such as the goonies and stand by...
![Phoebe Cates]()
Phoebe CatesPhoebe cates is a former american actress known for her roles in popular 1980s films such as 'fast times at ridgemont high' and 'gremlins'.
![Will Ferrell]()
Will FerrellAmerican comedian and actor who started his career on "saturday night live.
![Ginger Rogers]()
Ginger RogersAmerican actress and dancer, rogers was a glamour queen who wore chic clothes and sounded down-to-earth vowels.
![Michael Flatley]()
Michael FlatleyA talented irish-american dancer taps at a staggering 28 taps per second.
![Rubén Blades]()
Rubén BladesActor and singer-songwriter from panama.
![Chris Pontius]()
Chris PontiusAmerican actor and jackass cast member.
![Faye Grant]()
Faye GrantAmerican actress.
July 16, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 67 years 9 months old,
or 813 months and 8 days old,
or 3536 weeks and 2 days old,
or 24754 days old,
if you were born on July 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 July 16, 1956?
There are 83 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 16, 1956?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 16, 1956.
July 16, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 16, 1956:
- Halton McCormick
American journalist and editor of The Wall Street Journal.
- Stanley Blystone
- Alfredo Di Frassineto
- Brian Norton
- Leonardo De Mitri
What famous deaths happened on July 16th?
Famous deaths on July 16th:
![Patrick Dewaere]()
Patrick DewaereFrench leading man in films of the 1970s.
![Harry Chapin]()
Harry ChapinAmerican singer, musician, trumpeter, and guitarist.
![James Gammon]()
James GammonAmerican actor (born in 1940).
![Patsy Ruth Miller]()
Patsy Ruth MillerActress (wide open sap twin beds, sap), dies at 91.
- Meli Lorca
Acclaimed author of several best-selling novels.
- Lynnon Frost
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
- Carols Cruz
Iconic Brazilian samba singer and actress.
- Felma Hertz
Contributed to the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.
- Jhonnie Winter
Jhonnie Winter was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, and one of the greatest blues guitarists of all time.
- Nguyen Du
Vietnamese poet best known for writing 'The Tale of Kieu'.
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July 16, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on July 16, 1956:
- Botswana - President's Day (2nd day)
- Catholic - Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
July 16, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 16, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 16th and July 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 16, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 16, 1956 was I'll Be Home by Pat Boone, according to the music chart for the week July 16th and July 22nd.
July 16, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 16, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 16th and July 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Pat Boone - I'll Be Home
- Teenagers featuring Frankie Lymon - Why Do Fools Fall In Love
- Elvis Presley - Heartbreak Hotel
- Various Artists - All Star Hit Parade (EP)
- The Goons - I'm Walking Backwards For Christmas / Bluebottle Blues
July 16, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 16, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Run for the Sun
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Roy Boulting
Starring: Richard Widmark, Trevor Howard, Jane Greer, Peter van Eyck
The Ambassador's Daughter
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Norman Krasna
Starring: Olivia de Havilland, John Forsythe, Myrna Loy, Adolphe Menjou
High Society
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Charles Walters
Starring: Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Celeste Holm
Country: United States of America
La escondida
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Roberto Gavaldón
Starring: María Félix, Pedro Armendáriz, Andrés Soler, Arturo Martínez
It Conquered the World
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Roger Corman
Starring: Peter Graves, Beverly Garland, Lee Van Cleef, Sally Fraser
July 16, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 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:
Man Against Crime
Release year: 1956
Opportunity Knocks
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Donald Petrie
Adventure Theater
Release year: 1956
Panorama
Release year: 1956
Lui e lei
Release year: 1956
July 16, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 16, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Eloise
By: Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight
Meet Eloise, the adorable little darling of The Plaza Hotel in New York!
A Night To Remember
By: Walter Lord
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.
The Birth Of Britain
By: Winston S. Churchill
The Birth of Britain is the opening volume of A History of the English Speaking Peoples by Winston Churchill, the four-volume book that has been immensely popular and easy to read.
A Thing Of Beauty
By: A.J. Cronin
A. J. Cronin, in his classic novel THE CITADEL wrote about a dedicated physician; THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM tells the compelling tale of a man who is devoted to medicine.
Bay Window Bohemia
By: Oscar Lewis
Bay Window Bohemia: The Brilliang Artistic World Of Gaslit San Fr by Lewis, Oscar
Who was the US President on July 16, 1956?
On July 16, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 16, 1956?
On July 16, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on July 16, 1956?
On July 16, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about July 16th?
July 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of July. 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 July 16th, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war: airstrikes by the syrian government targeting residential areas in jisr al-shughur and khan shaykhun in idlib province kill at least nine civilians, and injure fourteen others.
- 2018 - 2015-2018 iraqi protests - demonstrations in iraq leave many people dead and create mass unrest.
- 2017 - Jodie whittaker will replace peter capaldi in the 13th doctor's incarnation, making her the first woman to assume the role of doctor who's science fiction television series.
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 July 1956?
July 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.
