Wednesday January 18, 1956: on this day

January 18, 1956 was the 18th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 18, 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 18, 1956, who was born and died on January 18, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 18, 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 18th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 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

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January 18, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 18th 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 18, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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January 18, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 18, 1956 was First Quarter.

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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Who was born on January 18, 1956?


Famous people born on January 18, 1956:

  • Sharon Mitchell

    American porn director and actress.

  • Elli Medeiros

    Elli medeiros is a french singer, actress, and model known for her work in the french music and film industry.

  • Paul Deighton

    Baron deighton, english banker and politician.

  • Mark Collie in Waynesboro

    Tennessee, usa.

  • Tom Bailey
  • Jack Sherman
  • Luca Boschi
  • Christoph Prégardien
  • Dario Pegoretti
  • Mark Collie
  • Gavino Sale

Whose famous birthday is on January 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 18th:

  • Jason Segel
    Jason Segel

    Jason segel is an american actor, known for his roles in popular tv shows like how i met your mother and films like forgetting sarah...

  • Takeshi Kitano
    Takeshi Kitano

    Takeshi kitano is a japanese director and actor known for his work in the film industry, particularly for his unique style of filmmaking and...

  • Kevin Costner
    Kevin Costner

    Cool, determined american actor.

  • Cary Grant
    Cary Grant

    British-american film actor.

  • David Ayer
    David Ayer

    David ayer is a film director known for his work on movies such as training day, fury, and suicide squad.

  • Danny Kaye
    Danny Kaye

    Brooklyn, new york -- unicef/comedian / actor (show).

  • David Ruffin
    David Ruffin

    Mississippi, united states -- vocalist.

  • Jay Chou
    Jay Chou

    Taiwanese actor, director, producer, and actor.

  • Samantha Mumba
    Samantha Mumba

    Irish actress and singer-songwriter.

  • Mark Rylance
    Mark Rylance

    Mark rylance is a british actor known for his work in theater, film, and television, including his roles in 'bridge of spies' and 'dunkirk'.

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January 18, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 68 years 3 months old,

or 819 months and 6 days old,

or 3562 weeks

or 24934 days old,

if you were born on January 18, 1956.

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

There are 269 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 18th 2025.

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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January 18, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


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).

What famous deaths happened on January 18th?

Famous deaths on January 18th:

  • Al Waxman
    Al Waxman

    Canadian actor who is well-known in canada for his roles in numerous tv shows.

  • Sydney Greenstreet
    Sydney Greenstreet

    Actor (conflict of maltese falcon), died at 74.

  • Gertrude Olmstead
    Gertrude Olmstead

    American actress (born 1897).

  • Wilfrid Brambell
    Wilfrid Brambell

    Irish actor and performer (d. 1985).

  • Rusty Hamer
    Rusty Hamer

    American actor and singer (d. 90).

  • Curly Howard
    Curly Howard

    American comedian and actor, member of the three stooges (d. 1952).

  • Yvonne Printemps
    Yvonne Printemps

    French actress and singer of opera, whose singing was believed to be felt in the soul.

  • Bert Wheeler
    Bert Wheeler

    Actor (rainmakers high flyers, dixiana), died at 72.

  • Raford Kipling

    Raford Kipling was a British author best known for his works of fiction, including the classic children's book 'The Jungle Book'.

  • Rayder Kipling

    Rayder Kipling was a British author known for his captivating stories, including the beloved 'The Jungle Book'.

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January 18, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 18, 1956:

  • Winnie The Pooh Day (In observance of the birthday of Alan Alexander Milne, 1882.)
  • Christian ecumenism - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins
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January 18, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 18, 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 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.

January 18, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 18, 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 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.

January 18, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 18, 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 18, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 18, 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 18, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 18, 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 18, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 18, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Memoirs by Harry S. Truman

Memoirs

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This invaluable account by President Truman gives extraordinary insight into the events and decisions which have shaped our world.

Something Of Value by Robert Ruark

Something Of Value

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The novel Something of Value is based on the events that occurred in Kenya Colony during Mau Mau's violent insurrection in the 1950s. This uprising was almost exclusive to Kenya Colony.

A Night To Remember by Walter Lord

A Night To Remember

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A Night to Remember is the classic, minute-by-minute account about the sinking and rescue of the Titanic. First published in 1955, A Night to Remember has remained a timeless classic.

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

How To Live 365 Days A Year

By:

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.

Profiles In Courage by John F. Kennedy

Profiles In Courage

By:

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.

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Who was the US President on January 18, 1956?

On January 18, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 18, 1956?

On January 18, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 18, 1956?

On January 18, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 18th?

January 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: 15 people are killed and 20 injured in a massive explosion at a tahrir al-sham facility in idlib. the attack was reportedly carried out using a car bomb.
  • 2018 - Emirates airlines announces a purchase order for 36 airbus a380s. emirates, which has a fleet of more than 100 aircraft, is the largest aircraft operator.
  • 2017 - Northern mali conflict: a suicide bomber explodes a vehicle laden with explosives at a military camp near gao, mali. this is mali's most deadly terrorist attack.

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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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Wednesday January 18, 1956