Friday March 16, 1956: on this day

March 16, 1956 was the 76th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Friday.

Is March 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 March 16, 1956, who was born and died on March 16, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 16, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Great Pretender by The Platters), movies (e.g. Forbidden Planet, directed by Fred M. Wilcox), TV series (e.g. Heidi) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was March 16, 1956?


March 16, 1956 was a Friday and it was the 76th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 16, 1956 can also be written as 3/16/1956 in the US and as 16/3/1956 in UK and Europe.

March 16, 1956 in March 1956 calendar

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March 16, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 16, 1956:

  • Us ladies figure skating championship won by tenley albright.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 16th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 16, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 08:00 am and setting at 10:52 pm.

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

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Who was born on March 16, 1956?


Famous people born on March 16, 1956:

  • Clifton Powell
    Clifton Powell

    Clifton Powell is an actor known for his roles in films like 'Ray' and 'Next Friday'.

  • Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf

    Swiss lawyer and politician.

  • Ozzie Newsome

    American football manager and player.

  • Yoriko Shono

    Japanese writer.

  • Michael Dixon

    English curator and zoologist.

  • Pierre Vermeulen
  • Alf Segersäll
  • Antonio Di Bella
  • Stefano Onofri
  • André Perpète

Whose famous birthday is on March 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 16th:

  • Isabelle Huppert
    Isabelle Huppert

    French actress, stage, tv and film.

  • Alexandra Daddario
    Alexandra Daddario

    Alexandra daddario is a prominent american actress known for her roles in tv shows such as 'true detective' and movies like 'baywatch'.

  • Andrew Jackson
    Andrew Jackson

    Andrew jackson was the 7th president of the united states and is mostly known for his role in the expansion of american territory and his...

  • Lauren Graham
    Lauren Graham

    Lauren Graham is an American actress, best known for her roles in the television series 'Gilmore Girls' and 'Parenthood'.

  • Victor Garber
    Victor Garber

    Victor garber is a canadian actor known for his roles in titanic, alias, and legally blonde.

  • Jerry Lewis
    Jerry Lewis

    American comedian, writer, actor and producer.

  • Erik Estrada
    Erik Estrada

    Erik estrada is a tv actor best known for his role as officer frank poncherello in the television series chips.

  • Bernardo Bertolucci
    Bernardo Bertolucci

    He was an italian director and one of the most successful of his generation.

  • Karlheinz Böhm
    Karlheinz Böhm

    German-austrian actor (d. 2014.

  • Jerome Flynn
    Jerome Flynn

    English singer and actor.

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


You are 68 years and 12 days old,

or 816 months and 12 days old,

or 3549 weeks and 6 days old,

or 24849 days old,

if you were born on March 16, 1956.

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

There are 353 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 16th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on March 16, 1956:

  • Joseph John Richards

    Composer dies at 77.

  • Jack Curtis
  • Michael Moutoussis

What famous deaths happened on March 16th?

Famous deaths on March 16th:

  • Bebe Daniels
    Bebe Daniels

    American actress who was awarded the medal of freedom, the highest civilian u.s.

  • Arthur Godfrey
    Arthur Godfrey

    American entertainer.

  • June Collyer
    June Collyer

    Actress (june–stu erwin show), dies at 60.

  • Frank Thornton
    Frank Thornton

    English actor (d. 2013).

  • Vernestine Cook

    Renowned chemist known for her contributions to organic chemistry.

  • Abrey Beardsley

    Renowned English illustrator known for his distinctive Art Nouveau style.

  • Paul Kohner

    Renowned film producer known for his work in Hollywood.

  • Linas Marcinkevicius

    Renowned Lithuanian poet known for his impactful works.

  • Lidiya Ginzburg

    Renowned Russian literary scholar and critic.

  • Mabeline Coleman

    Renowned chemist known for her work in organic chemistry.

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


Holidays on March 16, 1956:

  • St. Urho's Day - the fictional patron saint of Finnish immigrants to the US, created by Richard Mattson in 1956
  • Latvia - The controversial Latvia Legions are celebrated in Latvia, where about 140,000 men joined the Waffen SS National Legions during World War II, trying to defend Latvia. Since February 23, 2000, this day is no longer an official celebration day.
  • The first day of the Bacchanalia in ancient Rome

Saints celebrated on March 16, 1956:

  • Saint Heribert of Cologne (died 1021)
  • Saint Eusebia (+680)
  • Saint Benedicta (+1260)
  • Saint Agapitus
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March 16, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 16, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 12th and March 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 16, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

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

The music chart in the USA on March 16, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 12th and March 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Great Pretender

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 16, 1956 was It's Almost Tomorrow by The Dreamweavers, according to the music chart for the week March 12th and March 18th.

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

The music chart in the UK on March 16, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 12th and March 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

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

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

Forbidden Planet

Forbidden Planet

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Fred M. Wilcox

Starring: Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, Leslie Nielsen, Warren Stevens

Country: United States of America

Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Robert Rossen

Starring: Richard Burton, Fredric March, Claire Bloom, Barry Jones

Country: United States of America

Raw Edge

Raw Edge

Release year: 1956

Directed by: John Sherwood

Starring: Rory Calhoun, Yvonne De Carlo, Mara Corday, Neville Brand

Who Done It?

Who Done It?

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Basil Dearden

Starring: Benny Hill, Belinda Lee, David Kossoff, Garry Marsh

The Man Who Never Was

The Man Who Never Was

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Ronald Neame

Starring: Clifton Webb, Gloria Grahame, Robert Flemyng, Josephine Griffin

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on March 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

Dr. Hudson's Secret Journal

Dr. Hudson's Secret Journal

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Harry R. Sherman

The Adventures of Long John Silver

The Adventures of Long John Silver

Release year: 1955

Directed by: *

Sheena: Queen of the Jungle

Sheena: Queen of the Jungle

Release year: 1955

Directed by: John Guillermin

Yo y Tú

Yo y Tú

Release year: 1956

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

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

The Scrolls From The Dead Sea by Edmund Wilson

The Scrolls From The Dead Sea

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159 pp., 8vo.

How To Live 365 Days A Year by John A. Schindler

How To Live 365 Days A Year

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How to Live 365 days a Year is a classic self-help book that has sold over 1 million copies. It has been translated into 13 different languages.

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 Last Hurrah by Edwin O'Connor

The Last Hurrah

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Inspired by James M. Curley's career, O'Connor's 1956 account on big-city politics portrays O'Connor's Irish-American political boss, a demagogue, and rogue, but he deeply understands his constituents.

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.

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Who was the US President on March 16, 1956?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on March 16, 1956?

On March 16, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about March 16th?

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

  • 2019 - Eight people are killed and 15,000 left homeless by a fire in a nigerian refugee camp. these are refugees from ongoing conflict with boko haram.
  • 2018 - 2017-18 north korea crisis, 2018 inter-korean summit, north korea-south korea relations: south korea states they want to have high-level talks before the summit. (reuters)south korea-united states relations: south korea and the united states have announced that the foal eagle military drills and key resolve will be reduced and shortened.
  • 2017 - Piratery off somalia's coast: the somali pirates who hijacked the aris 13 (a united arab emirates-owned oil tanker), released it without 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 March 1956?

March 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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 March 1956 calendar looked like.

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