Thursday January 19, 1956: on this day

January 19, 1956 was the 19th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 19, 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 19, 1956, who was born and died on January 19, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 19, 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 19th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 19, 1956?


January 19, 1956 was a Thursday and it was the 19th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 19, 1956 can also be written as 1/19/1956 in the US and as 19/1/1956 in UK and Europe.

January 19, 1956 in January 1956 calendar

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January 19, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 19, 1956:

  • Hoboken dedicates a plaque honoring achievements of alexander cartwright in organizing early baseball at elysian field.
  • The general motors motorama show opens in the waldorf astoria in new york city, running for nine days. the 1956 corvette makes its debut. the corvette impala show car is displayed.

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January 19, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 19th 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 19, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 19, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on January 19th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 19, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 19, 1956 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 19, 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 19, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 10:10 am and setting at 11:48 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 19, 1956?


Famous people born on January 19, 1956:

  • Susan Solomon

    Susan Solomon is an American atmospheric chemist who is known for her work on the ozone hole and climate change.

  • Wolfgang Sobotka

    Austrian politician who served as the President of the National Council of Austria.

  • Carman

    American singer-songwriter, actor, and television host (d. 2021).

  • Carman Licciardello

    American singer.

  • Mario Dalla Tor
  • Sergio Cresto
  • Adriana Acosta

Whose famous birthday is on January 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 19th:

  • Jenson Button
    Jenson Button

    Jenson button is an english formula one driver known for winning the 2009 formula one world championship.

  • Dolly Parton
    Dolly Parton

    American country singer, songwriter and actress.

  • Shawn Wayans
    Shawn Wayans

    Shawn wayans is a comedian, actor, writer, and producer, best known for his work on the sketch comedy show 'in living color' and the 'scary...

  • Logan Lerman
    Logan Lerman

    Logan lerman is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as 'the perks of being a wallflower' and the 'percy jackson' series.

  • Tippi Hedren
    Tippi Hedren

    American actress, ex-fashion model and animal rights activist.

  • Katey Sagal
    Katey Sagal

    American actress, best known for her role in "married with children", a popular tv series that ran from 1987 to 1997.

  • Shelley Fabares
    Shelley Fabares

    American actress, best known for her role as an american teenager on "the donna reed show" in 1950s tv.

  • Michael Crawford
    Michael Crawford

    British singer and actor who won hearts around the globe playing the role of the main character in "phantom of the opera" he is a brilliant,...

  • Guy Madison
    Guy Madison

    American actor who played the role of wild bill hickock on tv and radio.

  • Jean Stapleton
    Jean Stapleton

    American actress and singer (d. 2013).

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January 19, 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 19, 1956.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 19, 1956?

There are 270 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 19th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 19, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 19, 1956.

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January 19, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 19, 1956:

  • Kitti Káldy

    Hungarian soprano known for her performances in operas across Europe.

  • Charles Dingle
  • Nikolaj Panin-Kolomenkin
  • Prabodh Chandra Bagchi

What famous deaths happened on January 19th?

Famous deaths on January 19th:

  • Hedy Lamarr
    Hedy Lamarr

    Austrian actress, once considered the most beautiful woman in motion picture, was banned from the united states for her first film,...

  • Miguel Ferrer
    Miguel Ferrer

    American family of fame, jose ferrer was the first of five children born to rosemary clooney.

  • Paul Meurisse
    Paul Meurisse

    French actor and fianca(c), of singer edith piaf.

  • Geraldine Brooks
    Geraldine Brooks

    Actress (faraday & co.

  • Norma Varden
    Norma Varden

    Actress (loose in london).

  • Hanny Lamarr

    Invented frequency-hopping spread spectrum technology.

  • Schon Mack

    Talented musician and songwriter who made significant contributions to the music industry.

  • Thomas Alva

    Renowned physicist who made significant contributions to the development of modern electrical power systems and the invention of the radio.

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January 19, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 19, 1956:

  • Confederate Heroes Day in Texas.
  • Eastern and Oriental Orthodoxy ? Julian Calendar Theophany (Epiphany).
  • St. Mark of Ephesus feast day .
  • National Popcorn Day in United States of America, however some claim this is whatever day the Superbowl lands on.
  • The unofficial National Popcorn Day
  • Bahá'f Faith ? Feast of Sultán (Sovereignty) ? First day of the 17th month of the Bahá'f Calendar.
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January 19, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 19, 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 19, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 19, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

January 19, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 19, 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 19, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 19, 1956 was Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

January 19, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 19, 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 19, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 19, 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 19, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 19, 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 19, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 19, 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 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.

Something Of Value by Robert Ruark

Something Of Value

By:

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.

No Time For Sergeants by Mac Hyman

No Time For Sergeants

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One of the most popular books ever written is No Time for Sergeants. It was first published in 1954. The book has been made into a Broadway Play and several Theatrical Productions. The movie, along with a long-running television series, …

A Charmed Life by Mary McCarthy

A Charmed Life

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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.

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Who was the US President on January 19, 1956?

On January 19, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 19, 1956?

On January 19, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 19, 1956?

On January 19, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 19th?

January 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:

  • 2019 - Dissident irish republican campaign: a car bomb explodes in front of a londonderry courthouse, northern ireland. the explosion occurred as the area was being evacuated. there were no injuries. investigators believe that the new ira dissident organization is responsible for the attack.
  • 2018 - Turkish military intervention in afrin. turkey begins its military campaign to "destroy the" syrian kurdish ypg group with a cross-border artillery attack into the afrin canton.
  • 2017 - According to the syrian observatory for human rights, 12 civilians were executed in syria civil war by isil 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.

Discover how January 1956 calendar looked like.

Thursday January 19, 1956