Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 17th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
see horoscope and birth chart for February 17, 1956What happened on Friday February 17, 1956?
About February 17th, 1956, in brief:
- Historical events: American figure skater Carol Heiss claimed the Ladies Figure Skating Championship in Garmisch, further solidifying her reputation as a leading athlete in the sport during the mid-1950s. This victory was part of her remarkable competitive career that would later include an Olympic gold medal.
- Day of the week: February 17th, 1956 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: The Great Pretender by The Platters
- #1 UK song: Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford
- Popular movie: Love directed by Gaspar Noé
More about February 17th, 1956? See below for more news and curiosities on February 17th, 1956.
Table of contents
- February 17, 1956: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was February 17, 1956?
- Who was born on February 17, 1956?
- February 17, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- February 17, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 17, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on February 17, 1956?
- Back in 1956
February 17, 1956: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 17, 1956:
- Carol Heiss Wins Ladies Figure Skating Championship American figure skater Carol Heiss claimed the Ladies Figure Skating Championship in Garmisch, further solidifying her reputation as a leading athlete in the sport during the mid-1950s. This victory was part of her remarkable competitive career that would later include an Olympic gold medal.
- British Ice Dance Championship Victory Pamela Weight and P. Thomas of Great Britain won the Ice Dance Championship at the international figure skating competition held in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, West Germany. Their performance showcased the technical skill and artistic interpretation characteristic of British ice dancing during the mid-1950s.
- Austrian Ice Pairs Championship Success The Austrian pair of Schwarz and Oppelt emerged victorious in the Ice Pairs Championship at the Garmisch competition, demonstrating Austria's strong tradition in competitive figure skating during the 1950s winter sports season.
February 17, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
Look at our old newspapers and magazines page
What day of the week was February 17, 1956?
February 17, 1956 was a Friday and it was the 48th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 17, 1956 can also be written as 2/17/1956 in the US and as 17/2/1956 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on February 17, 1956?
Famous people born on February 17, 1956:
- Richard Karn
Richard Karn is an American actor best known for his role as Al Borland on the popular sitcom 'Home Improvement' and as the longtime host of...
- Eric Pecout
- John Gabriel (basketball)
- Noga Alon
- Rosario Robles
February 17, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 17, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 13th and February 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 17, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.
- The Platters - The Great Pretender
- Eddie Fisher - Dungaree Doll
February 17, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 17, 1956 was Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week February 13th and February 19th.
- Tennessee Ernie Ford - Sixteen Tons
- Dean Martin - Memories Are Made Of This
- Frank Sinatra - (Love Is) The Tender Trap
- Lou Busch - Zambesi
- Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
February 17, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th is Aquarius.
Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.
Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
Discover the personality of February born.
Unlock the Mysteries of February 17, 1956! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!
February 17, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 17, 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthFebruary 17, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 17, 1956 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 17, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 09:19 am and setting at 11:53 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jan 27, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Feb 26, 1956.
Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!
Your place in the Universe on February 17, 1956
We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day
Get your Star Map Now!How old is someone born on February 17, 1956?
Someone born on February 17, 1956 is:
69 years 2 months old,
or 830 months and 27 days old,
or 3612 weeks and 5 days old,
or 25289 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 17, 1956?
There are 279 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 17th 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 17, 1956?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 17, 1956.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
Back in 1956
