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Friday December 21, 1956: on this day
December 21, 1956 was the 356th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.
Is December 21, 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 December 21, 1956, who was born and died on December 21, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 21, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. Blueberry Hill by Fats Domino), movies (e.g. Carnival in Moscow, directed by Eldar Ryazanov), TV series (e.g. Hit Parade) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 21st, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 21, 1956?
- December 21, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 21, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 21, 1956?
- December 21, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 21, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
- December 21, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 21, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- December 21, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 21, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 21, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 21, 1956?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 21, 1956?
- Who was the Pope on December 21, 1956?
What day of the week was December 21, 1956?
December 21, 1956 was a Friday and it was the 356th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 21, 1956 can also be written as 12/21/1956 in the US and as 21/12/1956 in UK and Europe.
December 21, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st is Sagittarius.
Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 21, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 21, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 21st, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 21, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 21, 1956 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 21, 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 December 21, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 09:30 pm and setting at 10:33 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 17, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Jan 16, 1957.
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Who was born on December 21, 1956?
Famous people born on December 21, 1956:
- Dave Laut
American shot putter (d. 2009).
- Kevin Burnham in Hollis
New york, usa; 470 yachter (olympics-8th-1992, 1996).
- Lee Roy Parnell in Abilene
Texas, usa.
- Lee Parnell
American country singer, songwriter, guitarist.
- Gustavo Garcia-Siller
- Rusty Lisch
- Gheorghe Iancu
- Kevin Burnham
- Bjarne Berntsen
- Matthieu Chabrol
- Roc Lafortune
Whose famous birthday is on December 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 21st:
![Jane Fonda]()
Jane FondaAmerican actress, who has at times been a sexpot and a feminist, a politician, a producer of exercise videos, a businesswoman,...
![Kiefer Sutherland]()
Kiefer SutherlandBritish-american actor, noted family, kiefer william frederick dempsey george rufus sutherland is a twin.
![Corinne Touzet]()
Corinne TouzetFrench actress, comedian on tv, producer and producer of west indian descent.
![Julie Delpy]()
Julie DelpyFrench actress; well-known internationally.
![Jane Kaczmarek]()
Jane KaczmarekTv actress.
![Ray Romano]()
Ray RomanoAmerican comedian, with a droning, worried tone, is the star of "everybody loves raymond" 1996.
![Andy Dick]()
Andy DickAmerican comedian and actor.
![Paul Meurisse]()
Paul MeurisseFrench actor and fianca(c), of singer edith piaf.
![Steven Yeun]()
Steven YeunTv actor.
![Phil Donahue]()
Phil DonahueAmerican television personality.
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December 21, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 67 years 4 months old,
or 808 months and 2 days old,
or 3513 weeks and 4 days old,
or 24595 days old,
if you were born on December 21, 1956.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 21, 1956?
There are 242 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 21, 1956?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 21, 1956.
December 21, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 21, 1956:
- Josep Puig i Cadafalch
Renowned Catalan architect known for his modernist buildings.
- Lewis M Terman
Scientist (genetic studies on genius), who dies at the age of 79.
- Mikheil Gelovani
- Luciano Scotti
- Paolo Amaldi
What famous deaths happened on December 21st?
Famous deaths on December 21st:
![Ted Healy]()
Ted HealyAmerican screenwriter and actor (d. 1937).
![Billie Whitelaw]()
Billie WhitelawCoventry (england) -- actress (omens, adding machine).
![Richard Long]()
Richard LongAmerican author and historian (d. 2013).
- Ebb Fitzgerald
Ebb Fitzgerald was a celebrated American author and one of the key figures of the 'Lost Generation' in 1920s Paris.
- Jersee Fitzgerald
Jersee Fitzgerald was a renowned American novelist of the 20th century, best known for his masterpiece 'The Great Gatsby', which is...
- Trason Fitzgerald
Trason Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby', which is considered a...
- Hadli Fitzgerald
Hadli Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, known for his novels depicting the Jazz Age.
- Garrell Fitzgerald
Garrell Fitzgerald was an Irish playwright and novelist, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby' and its exploration of the Jazz Age.
- Keldric Fitzgerald
Keldric Fitzgerald was an American novelist who is best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.
- Keiston Fitzgerald
Keiston Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.
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December 21, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 21, 1956:
- Roman festivals - Divalia in honour of Angerona
- R.C. Saints - Saint Petrus Canisius ; formerly feast day of Thomas the apostle
- Also see December 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- The summer solstice (Southern Hemisphere) or winter solstice (Northern Hemisphere), sometimes known as Yule, occurs on or very close to this date. It is an important festival in the Chinese calendar.
December 21, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 21, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 17th and December 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 21, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 21, 1956 was Blueberry Hill by Fats Domino, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.
December 21, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 21, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Fats Domino - Blueberry Hill
- George Hamilton IV - A Rose And A Baby Ruth
- Frank Sinatra - Hey! Jealous Lover
- Elvis Presley - Love Me
- Jim Lowe - The Green Door
December 21, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 21, 1956 was Just Walkin' In The Rain by Johnnie Ray, according to the music chart for the week December 17th and December 23rd.
December 21, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 21, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 17th and December 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Johnnie Ray - Just Walkin' In The Rain
- Bill Haley & His Comets - Rock Around The Clock
- Frankie Vaughan - The Green Door
- Guy Mitchell - Singing The Blues
- The Four Aces - Love Is A Many Splendored Thing
December 21, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 21, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Carnival in Moscow
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Eldar Ryazanov
Starring: Igor Ilyinsky, Lyudmila Gurchenko, Yuri Belov, Georgiy Kulikov
Full of Life
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Richard Quine
Starring: Judy Holliday, Richard Conte, Salvatore Baccaloni, Esther Minciotti
It's Great to Be Young!
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Cyril Frankel
Starring: John Mills, Cecil Parker, John Salew, Elizabeth Kentish
Rodan
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Ishirô Honda
Starring: Kenji Sahara, Yumi Shirakawa, Akihiko Hirata, Akio Kobori
Checkpoint
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Ralph Thomas
Starring: Anthony Steel, Odile Versois, Stanley Baker, James Robertson Justice
December 21, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 21, 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:
Hit Parade
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Joe Casey
Wedding Day
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Andre Gordon
Give Us This Day
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Adam Stern
Kidnapped
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Robert Stevenson
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Alastair Reid
December 21, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 21, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
This Hallowed Ground
By: Bruce Catton
Bruce Catton, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, first published the classic Civil War account in 1955. It captures both the dramatic scope of the epic struggle and intimate experience of that epic struggle all in one volume.
A Certain Smile
By: Francoise Sagan
Francoise Sagan is most well-known for Bonjour Tristesse, her first novel. She published it in 1953 at age eighteen.
The Wreck Of The Mary Deare
By: Hammond Innes
The swollen hulk of a large ship stands out from the gale's stinging spray. Half-mad man remains on board, working for her without sleep or food.
The Unicorn And Other Poems
By: Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Gift from the Sea is a collection poems by the author that provides enduring meditations on loss, love, beauty, time, and the sweeps of time. 15,000 copies first printing.
Who was the US President on December 21, 1956?
On December 21, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 21, 1956?
On December 21, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 21, 1956?
On December 21, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about December 21st?
December 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of December. 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 December 21st, such as:
- 2018 - Colombian conflict: a joint military and police operation near tumaco kills walter arizala, an ecuadorian drug dealer and farc dissident. arizala was earlier this year wanted in connection with the assassination of two ecuadorian journalists.
- 2017 - December 2017, melbourne car attack: nineteen victims were injured when a car crashed into pedestrians on the corner of flinders street, elizabeth street, melbourne, australia. the driver was arrested. victoria police believe the incident was a deliberate act, but not terrorist-related.
- 2016 - Terrorism is in indonesia: three indonesian police officers are killed in a gunfight south jakarta following the discovery of a bomb. in connection with alleged involvement in suicide bomb attack plans, fourteen people were arrested.
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 December 1956?
December 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
