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Monday December 17, 1956: on this day
December 17, 1956 was the 352nd day of the year 1956, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Monday.
Is December 17, 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 17, 1956, who was born and died on December 17, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 17, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. Blueberry Hill by Fats Domino), movies (e.g. Carnival in Moscow, directed by Eldar Ryazanov), TV series (e.g. Hit Parade) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 17th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 17, 1956?
- December 17, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 17, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 17, 1956?
- December 17, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 17, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
- December 17, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- December 17, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 17, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 17, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 17, 1956?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1956?
- Who was the Pope on December 17, 1956?
What day of the week was December 17, 1956?
December 17, 1956 was a Monday and it was the 352nd day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 17, 1956 can also be written as 12/17/1956 in the US and as 17/12/1956 in UK and Europe.
December 17, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th 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 17, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 17th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 17, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 17, 1956 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 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 17, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 04:42 pm and setting at 07:48 am.
The previous full moon was on Nov 18, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Jan 16, 1957.
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Who was born on December 17, 1956?
Famous people born on December 17, 1956:
- Dominic Lawson
English journalist and author.
- Peter Farrelly
American director, producer, and screenwriter.
- Totka Petrova
Bulgarian runner.
- Patrick Murray
Actor.
- Amado Carrillo Fuentes
- Nancy-Ann DeParle
- Peter e Bobby Farrelly
- Ronald Melzer
- Philippe Laurent
Whose famous birthday is on December 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 17th:
![Milla Jovovich]()
Milla JovovichShe is a ukrainian actress and model.
![John Abraham]()
John AbrahamIndian actor and producer.
![Sarah Paulson]()
Sarah PaulsonAmerican actress on stage, film, and television.
![Giovanni Ribisi]()
Giovanni RibisiAmerican actor and producer.
![Katheryn Winnick]()
Katheryn WinnickTv actress.
![Bill Pullman]()
Bill PullmanVersatile actor recognized for his performances in 'Independence Day' and 'The Sinner'.
![Mike Mills]()
Mike MillsAmerican musician and bass player, who is part of the band r.e.
![Laurie Holden]()
Laurie HoldenAmerican-canadian producer and actress.
![Eugene Levy]()
Eugene LevyHamilton, ontario -- comedian / writer (sctv).
![André Claveau]()
André ClaveauFrench actor and singer (d. 2003).
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December 17, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 67 years 4 months old,
or 808 months and 8 days old,
or 3514 weeks and 3 days old,
or 24601 days old,
if you were born on December 17, 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 17, 1956?
There are 236 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1956?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 17, 1956.
December 17, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 17, 1956:
- Eddie Acuff
American actor (d. 1956).
What famous deaths happened on December 17th?
Famous deaths on December 17th:
![Jennifer Jones]()
Jennifer JonesAmerican actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.
![Dana Andrews]()
Dana AndrewsAmerican actor (laura the best years of our lives, i was a communist for fbi) dies at the age of 82 from congestive heart disease.
![Thomas Mitchell]()
Thomas MitchellAmerican actor (b. 1892).
![Janet Margolin]()
Janet MargolinAmerican actress annie hall, 50, dies from ovarian cancer.
- Kelvin Klein
Known for formulating the first and second laws of thermodynamics.
- Kiala Nzinga
Kiala Nzinga was a 17th-century queen of the Ndongo and Matamba kingdoms in present-day Angola, known for her resistance against Portuguese...
- Dniya Bouazizi
Known for sparking the Arab Spring with his self-immolation protest.
- Leonidus Kogan
Soviet violin virtuoso acclaimed for his technical mastery and emotional depth in performances.
- Marguerite Yourcenar
Belgian-born French novelist and essayist, the first woman to be elected to the Académie française.
- Luay al-Atassi
Syrian politician who served as Prime Minister of Syria.
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December 17, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 17, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 17th and December 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 17, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1956 was Blueberry Hill by Fats Domino, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.
December 17, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 17, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Fats Domino - Blueberry Hill
- George Hamilton IV - A Rose And A Baby Ruth
- Frank Sinatra - Hey! Jealous Lover
- Elvis Presley - Love Me
- Jim Lowe - The Green Door
December 17, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 17, 1956 was Just Walkin' In The Rain by Johnnie Ray, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.
December 17, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 17, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Johnnie Ray - Just Walkin' In The Rain
- Bill Haley & His Comets - Rock Around The Clock
- Frankie Vaughan - The Green Door
- Guy Mitchell - Singing The Blues
- The Four Aces - Love Is A Many Splendored Thing
December 17, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 17, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Carnival in Moscow
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Eldar Ryazanov
Starring: Igor Ilyinsky, Lyudmila Gurchenko, Yuri Belov, Georgiy Kulikov
Full of Life
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Richard Quine
Starring: Judy Holliday, Richard Conte, Salvatore Baccaloni, Esther Minciotti
It's Great to Be Young!
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Cyril Frankel
Starring: John Mills, Cecil Parker, John Salew, Elizabeth Kentish
Rodan
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Ishirô Honda
Starring: Kenji Sahara, Yumi Shirakawa, Akihiko Hirata, Akio Kobori
Checkpoint
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Ralph Thomas
Starring: Anthony Steel, Odile Versois, Stanley Baker, James Robertson Justice
December 17, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 17, 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
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Joe Casey
Wedding Day
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Andre Gordon
Give Us This Day
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Adam Stern
Kidnapped
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Robert Stevenson
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Alastair Reid
December 17, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 17, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The New World
By: Winston S. Churchill
The New World is Winston S. Churchill’s stunning re-creation, The New World, of one of America's most tragic periods - the period between 1485-1688.
The Bible As History
By: Werner Keller
This groundbreaking book, which sheds light on historical foundations of the best-selling book ever written--the Bible -- is now available in print.
Profiles In Courage
By: John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy's Profiles in Courage was written in 1955 by the junior senator of Massachusetts. It served as a clear call to all Americans.
The Last Hurrah
By: Edwin O'Connor
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.
Who was the US President on December 17, 1956?
On December 17, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1956?
On December 17, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 17, 1956?
On December 17, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about December 17th?
December 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:
- 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six u.s. airstrikes in somalia over the weekend killed at least 62 al-shabaab terrorists, according to the pentagon.
- 2017 - 9 people are killed in a suicide bombing and gun attack at a quetta methodist church in pakistan on july 17, 2017.
- 2016 - 2016 kayseri bombing - at least 13 people were killed and 56 more injured in a bombing of a bus carrying off-duty troops in kayseri province in central turkey.
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.
