What happened on Wednesday January 18, 1956?

Here's what happened on January 18, 1956:

• East Germany Establishes National People's Army The German Democratic Republic (East Germany) officially forms its own military force, the National People's Army (Nationale Volksarmee), marking a significant moment in Cold War military organization. This development represents East Germany's growing military autonomy and its alignment with Soviet military structures during the Cold War period.
• Birth of Tom Bailey Tom Bailey, a British musician who would later become famous as a member of the popular 1980s new wave band Thompson Twins, is born. Bailey would go on to become a significant figure in the British pop music scene during the MTV era.

Events in 1956

January 18, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 18, 1956

Newspapers from Jan. 18, 1956

January 18, 1956 was a Wednesday and it was the 18th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 18, 1956 can also be written as 1/18/1956 in the US and as 18/1/1956 in UK and Europe.

January 18, 1956 in January 1956 calendar

Famous people born on January 18, 1956:

• Elli Medeiros

  Versatile French artist known for her contributions to music, acting, and modeling in the French entertainment industry.

• Sharon Mitchell

  Influential figure in the adult film industry who directed and acted in numerous productions during the 1970s and 1980s.

• Tom Bailey
• Jack Sherman
• Christoph Prégardien
• Dario Pegoretti
• Mark Collie

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on January 18th

Famous people died on January 18, 1956:

• Makbule Atadan

  Turkish lawyer and politician (b. 1885).

• Konstantin Päts

  Estonian journalist, lawyer, and politician, 1st president of estonia (b. 1874).

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on January 18th

January 18, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 18, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

1. The Platters - The Great Pretender

January 18, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 18, 1956 was Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

1. Tennessee Ernie Ford - Sixteen Tons
2. Bill Haley & His Comets - Rock Around The Clock
3. Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
4. The Four Aces - Love Is A Many Splendored Thing
5. Bill Haley & His Comets - Rock-A-Beatin' Boogie

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 18th is Capricorn.

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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 18, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 18, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 18, 1956 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 18, 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 18, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 09:42 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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Your place in the Universe on January 18, 1956

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Someone born on January 18, 1956 is:

69 years 3 months old,

or 831 months and 26 days old,

or 3617 weeks

or 25319 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 18, 1956?

There are 249 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 18th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 18, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 18, 1956.

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