Tuesday January 17, 1956: on this day

January 17, 1956 was the 17th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is January 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 January 17, 1956, who was born and died on January 17, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 17, 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 17th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 17, 1956?


January 17, 1956 was a Tuesday and it was the 17th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1956 can also be written as 1/17/1956 in the US and as 17/1/1956 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 1956 in January 1956 calendar

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January 17, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th 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 17, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Monkey chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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January 17, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 17, 1956 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 17, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 09:15 am and setting at 10:43 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 17, 1956?


Famous people born on January 17, 1956:

  • Paul Young
    Paul Young

    Rock vocalist/keyboardist ("every time you go away").

  • Berry Tramel

    Known for his coverage of Oklahoma sports.

  • Damian Green

    British Conservative Party politician who served as Minister of State for Policing and Criminal Justice.

  • Mitch Vogel in Alhambra

    California, usa; actor (jamie - bonanza).

  • Paul Young (singer and guitarist)
  • Daniela Malusardi
  • Hubertus Czernin
  • Faouzi Mansouri
  • Vittore Baroni
  • Mitch Vogel
  • James Lee
  • Walter Verini
  • Lalo de los Santos

Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:

  • Michelle Obama
    Michelle Obama

    Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.

  • James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones

    James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...

  • Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey

    Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.

  • Eartha Kitt
    Eartha Kitt

    Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...

  • Françoise Hardy
    Françoise Hardy

    French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.

  • Shabba Ranks
    Shabba Ranks

    Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

  • Zooey Deschanel
    Zooey Deschanel

    American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • Sylvie Testud
    Sylvie Testud

    French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.

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January 17, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 68 years 3 months old,

or 819 months and 7 days old,

or 3562 weeks and 1 day old,

or 24935 days old,

if you were born on January 17, 1956.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 17, 1956?

There are 269 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 17, 1956.

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January 17, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 17, 1956:

  • Blind Alfred Reed

    American country, folk, and old-time music (born 1880).

  • José Enrique Marrero Regalado

What famous deaths happened on January 17th?

Famous deaths on January 17th:

  • Virginia Mayo
    Virginia Mayo

    An American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Richard Crenna
    Richard Crenna

    American actor.

  • Evelyn Nesbit
    Evelyn Nesbit

    Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.

  • Barbara Britton
    Barbara Britton

    Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.

  • Derek Fowlds
    Derek Fowlds

    British actor (b.1937).

  • Suchitra Sen
    Suchitra Sen

    Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.

  • Faten Hamama
    Faten Hamama

    Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).

  • Wana Lumumba

    Wana Lumumba was a Congolese independence leader and the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

  • Barbara Jordan

    Barbara Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who served as a member of the U.S.

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January 17, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 17, 1956:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
  • Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed
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January 17, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 17, 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 17, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

January 17, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 17, 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 17, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 1956 was Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

January 17, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 17, 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 17, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 17, 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 17, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

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 17, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 17, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Man In The Gray Flannel Suit by Sloan Wilson

The Man In The Gray Flannel Suit

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The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit was a classic that captured the spirit of a generation. It was first published in 1955. Its title, like Fahrenheit 451 and Catch-22, has been a part America's cultural vocabulary.

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!"

A Charmed Life by Mary McCarthy

A Charmed Life

By:

In this hilarious autobiographical novel by Mary McCarthy, bestselling author Mary McCarthy (an actress and budding playwright), the life of a writer is turned upside down.

The Tontine by Thomas B. Costain

The Tontine

By:

The Tontine

The Scrolls From The Dead Sea by Edmund Wilson

The Scrolls From The Dead Sea

By:

159 pp., 8vo.

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Who was the US President on January 17, 1956?

On January 17, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 1956?

On January 17, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 17, 1956?

On January 17, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 17th?

January 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
  • 2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.

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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.

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Tuesday January 17, 1956