Friday January 20, 1956: on this day

January 20, 1956 was the 20th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 20, 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 20, 1956, who was born and died on January 20, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 20, 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 20th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 20, 1956?


January 20, 1956 was a Friday and it was the 20th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 20, 1956 can also be written as 1/20/1956 in the US and as 20/1/1956 in UK and Europe.

January 20, 1956 in January 1956 calendar

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January 20, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 20, 1956:

  • Buddy holly records blue days black night in nashville

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January 20, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 20th is Aquarius.

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 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 20, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 20, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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January 20, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 20, 1956 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 20, 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 20, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 10:41 am and setting at 12:55 am.

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 20, 1956?


Famous people born on January 20, 1956:

  • Bill Maher
    Bill Maher

    American comedian, host of humorous tv shows "politically incorrect", (1997) and "aeuroereal time with bill maheraeur" (2003).

  • John Naber

    American swimmer, olympic athlete, sports broadcaster, and author.

  • Richard Morecroft

    Journalist and host of a game show in english from australia.

  • Maria Larsson

    Swedish educator and politician, swedish minister of health and social affairs.

  • John Phillips Naber in Evanston

    Illinois, usa; american 100m/200m backstroke swimmer (olympics-4 gold/silver-1976).

  • John McNally Naha in Okinawa

    Japan; us rapid-fire pistol (olympics-1984.

  • Franco Ogliari
  • Franz Tost
  • Stefano Boco
  • Rodolfo Rodríguez
  • Franca Bassi

Whose famous birthday is on January 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 20th:

  • Paul Stanley
    Paul Stanley

    Paul stanley is a guitarist best known as the co-lead vocalist and frontman of the rock band kiss.

  • Patricia Neal
    Patricia Neal

    American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.

  • Erin Wasson
    Erin Wasson

    Erin wasson is a prominent american model known for her work with top fashion brands and her appearances in international fashion magazines.

  • David Lynch
    David Lynch

    American screenwriter and director, one of today's most creative and talented film-makers of the 20th century.

  • Omar Sy
    Omar Sy

    French actor best known for his roles in omar et fred and fred testot as fred testot.

  • Lorenzo Lamas
    Lorenzo Lamas

    American actor, tv soap star, and sex symbol.

  • Duniya Vijay
    Duniya Vijay

    Duniya vijay is an indian actor known for his work in kannada cinema.

  • Rainn Wilson
    Rainn Wilson

    Rainn wilson is an american actor best known for his role as dwight schrute on the television series the office.

  • DeForest Kelley
    DeForest Kelley

    Deforest kelley was an american actor best known for his role as dr.

  • Evan Peters
    Evan Peters

    Evan peters is an american actor known for his roles in the tv series american horror story and the x-men film series.

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January 20, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 68 years 2 months old,

or 818 months and 30 days old,

or 3561 weeks

or 24927 days old,

if you were born on January 20, 1956.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 20, 1956?

There are 276 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 20th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 20, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 20, 1956.

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January 20, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 20, 1956:

  • Rodolfo Loffredo

What famous deaths happened on January 20th?

Famous deaths on January 20th:

  • Barbara Stanwyck
    Barbara Stanwyck

    Four times, an american actress was nominated for the oscar: "stella dallas," 1937, 1942, "ball of fire," 1941, and 1944.

  • Audrey Hepburn
    Audrey Hepburn

    Belgian actress, humanitarian and dancer who started as a ballet student.

  • Beatrice Lillie
    Beatrice Lillie

    Talented comedic actress and singer known for her wit and charm.

  • Meat Loaf
    Meat Loaf

    American singer, known as the wild man of rock opera.

  • Johnny Weissmuller
    Johnny Weissmuller

    Romanian-born american actor and swimmer who won five olympic medals as well as numerous world records.

  • Mira Furlan
    Mira Furlan

    Mira Furlan was a talented actress known for her roles in 'Babylon 5' and 'Lost.

  • Louis Seigner
    Louis Seigner

    Mathilde and emmanuelle are the grandfathers of a french stage comedian and actor, mathilde and emmanuelle.

  • Carl Switzer
    Carl Switzer

    Actor (alfalfa - our gang), shot to death at 31.

  • Isaly Hepburn

    Isaly Hepburn was a celebrated British actress and fashion icon, known for her roles in classic films such as 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' and...

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January 20, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 20, 1956:

  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Aquarius.
  • Euthymus
  • Desiderius
  • Meinrad
  • Epiphanius of Pavia
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Sebastian
  • Presidential Inauguration Day in the United States.
  • The Eve of St. Agnes.

Saints celebrated on January 20, 1956:

  • Saint Fabian
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January 20, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 20, 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 20, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 20, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

January 20, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 20, 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 20, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 20, 1956 was Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

January 20, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 20, 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 20, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 20, 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 20, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 20, 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 20, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 20, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Edge Of The Sea by Rachel Carson

The Edge Of The Sea

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"The edge is both a beautiful and strange place. The Edge of the Sea is a book that can be enjoyed for both pleasure and as a guide to practical identification.

Island In The Sun by Alec Waugh

Island In The Sun

By:

This was first published in 1957. It tells about Santa Marta, a subtropical paradise.

Profiles In Courage by John F. Kennedy

Profiles In Courage

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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.

Gift From The Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Gift From The Sea

By:

This beloved classic, graceful, lucid, and lyrical by Anne Morrow Lindbergh, shares her reflections on youth, age, love, marriage, peace, solitude, and contentment. She set them down during a workshop.

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 20, 1956?

On January 20, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 20, 1956?

On January 20, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 20, 1956?

On January 20, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 20th?

January 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Conflict in northern mali: ten united nations peacekeepers have been killed in an islamist militant attack at their base in mali’s northern kidal region.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: northwestern syria campaign (october 2017-present). the syrian army seizes the abu al-duhur military airbase, idlib governorate.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil militants demolish part of palmyra’s ancient roman theatre. (bbc). an airstrike inflicts death on more than 40 jabhat fateh al-sham militants at a jihadist camp east of aleppo. the exact cause of the attack is unknown. (reuters),

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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.

Friday January 20, 1956