Saturday January 21, 1956: on this day

January 21, 1956 was the 21st day of the year 1956, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is January 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 January 21, 1956, who was born and died on January 21, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 21, 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 21st, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 21, 1956?


January 21, 1956 was a Saturday and it was the 21st day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 21, 1956 can also be written as 1/21/1956 in the US and as 21/1/1956 in UK and Europe.

January 21, 1956 in January 1956 calendar

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January 21, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 21, 1956:

  • Comedy in music (victor borge) closes at golden nyc after 849 performances
  • William shawn succeeds harold ross as editor of new yorker

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January 21, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 21st 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 21, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 21, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on January 21st, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 21, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on January 21, 1956 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 21, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 11:17 am and setting at 02:04 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 21, 1956?


Famous people born on January 21, 1956:

  • Geena Davis
    Geena Davis

    American actress.

  • Inigo Mendez de Vigo

    Spanish politician who served as Minister of Education, Culture and Sport.

  • Robby Benson

    American actor, singer and director.

  • Bob Brill in New York City

    New york, usa.

  • Frédérique Cambreling

    French harpist, solo and concert performer, and principal harpist of ensemble intercontemporain (since93).

  • Bob Brill

    Nyc, new york -- drummer.

  • Adeline Hazan
  • Michael Vicéns
  • Luigina Bissoli
  • Forrest Gander
  • Nicoletta Salvatori
  • Jeb Stuart
  • Robby Benson (Robin David Segal
  • Johnny Cecotto
  • Virginia Elizabeth «Geena» Davis

Whose famous birthday is on January 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 21st:

  • Telly Savalas
    Telly Savalas

    Telly Savalas was an American actor, singer, and businessman, best known for his role as the title character in the television series Kojak.

  • Sushant Singh Rajput
    Sushant Singh Rajput

    Sushant singh rajput was an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films, including his role in the biographical sports film 'm.

  • Emma Bunton
    Emma Bunton

    British singer/songwriter, actress and model, as well as a radio and television presenter.

  • Karina Lombard
    Karina Lombard

    Karina Lombard is a French-American actress known for her roles in TV series like 'The L Word' and movies like 'Legends of the Fall'.

  • Benny Hill
    Benny Hill

    British comedian, who was well-known for his funny and humorous style.

  • Paul Allen
    Paul Allen

    American entrepreneur and co-founder of microsoft.

  • Martin Shaw
    Martin Shaw

    British actor and star of "the professionals", a tv series that ran from december 1977 to february 1983.

  • Steve Reeves
    Steve Reeves

    American physical culturist.

  • Marina Foïs
    Marina Foïs

    French actress of russian, jewish egyptian and german ancestry.

  • Mac Davis
    Mac Davis

    American singer, country-flavored ballad singing star and star of 200 concert tours a year.

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January 21, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 68 years 3 months old,

or 819 months and 5 days old,

or 3561 weeks and 6 days old,

or 24933 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 21, 1956?

There are 270 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 21st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 21, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 21, 1956.

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January 21, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 21, 1956:

  • Sam Langford

    Canadian-american boxer (d. 1956).

  • Adriano Galli

What famous deaths happened on January 21st?

Famous deaths on January 21st:

  • Geeta Bali
    Geeta Bali

    Geeta Bali was a popular Indian film actress who appeared in numerous Bollywood films in the 1950s and early 1960s.

  • George Orwell
    George Orwell

    British essayist and novelist.

  • Peggy Lee
    Peggy Lee

    American singer, songwriter and arranger.

  • Jack Lord
    Jack Lord

    American actor who made his screen debut in 1949's "project x" and is best remembered for his tv series "hawaii five-o" 1968-1980.

  • Ann Sheridan
    Ann Sheridan

    American actress, known as "oomph girl".

  • Susan Strasberg
    Susan Strasberg

    American actress, who made her film debut in 1954.

  • Jackie Wilson
    Jackie Wilson

    American singer-songwriter and performer of soul music.

  • Kaye Ballard
    Kaye Ballard

    American comedian, singer, comedienne, and actress.

  • Louie Anderson
    Louie Anderson

    Louie anderson is a comedian known for his stand-up comedy and for creating the animated show 'life with louie'.

  • Marie Prevost
    Marie Prevost

    Canadian-american singer and actress (d. 1937).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 21st

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January 21, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 21, 1956:

  • National Hugging Day
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Agnes.
  • Mauritius - Thaipoosam Cavadee.
  • UN Arms Day
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January 21, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 21, 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 21, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 21, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

January 21, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 21, 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 21, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 21, 1956 was Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week January 16th and January 22nd.

January 21, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 21, 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 21, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 21, 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 21, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

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 21, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 21, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

The Edge Of The Sea by Rachel Carson

The Edge Of The Sea

By:

"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.

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

By:

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.

Ten North Frederick by John O'Hara

Ten North Frederick

By:

Fran Lebowitz described Joe Chapin as "the real F. Scott Fitzgerald", and he won the National Book Award for his novel. Joe Chapin lived a storybook lifestyle. He was a successful small-town lawyer who had a beautiful wife and two …

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Who was the US President on January 21, 1956?

On January 21, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 21, 1956?

On January 21, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 21, 1956?

On January 21, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 21st?

January 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - Maidan shar attack: according to local officials, 126 security personnel were killed in an attack by the taliban on a national directorate of security building in central maidan wardak province.
  • 2018 - Insurgents killed at least 18 people in a 13-hour gun fight. this included 4 afghans and 14 foreigners. according to the afghan interior ministry, the siege ended when all the gunmen were killed. nato claims that no foreign troops were killed. taliban claim they sent five suicide bombers armed only with assault rifles and hand grenades. afghan authorities blame the attack on pakistan-based haqqani. (cbs news), (ap via nbc news).
  • 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: parachinar bombing 2017: around 90 people were injured and 22 are killed in the explosion at a parachinar vegetable market, federally administered tribal areas of pakistan. (al jazeera), (ap), (bernama via astroawan), (radio pakistan)lashkar-i-jhangvi al-alami and tehreek-i-taliban pakistan released joint statements claiming responsibility through text messages sent to journalists. (dawn news),

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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.

Saturday January 21, 1956