What happened on Saturday January 21, 1956?

Here's what happened on January 21, 1956:

• William Shawn Becomes New Yorker Editor William Shawn officially succeeded Harold Ross as the editor of The New Yorker magazine, marking a significant transition for one of America's most prestigious literary and cultural publications. Shawn would go on to lead the magazine for several decades, shaping its editorial direction and maintaining its high journalistic standards.
• Victor Borge's Comedy in Music Closes in New York Victor Borge's popular comedy music show 'Comedy in Music' concluded its impressive Broadway run at the Golden Theatre in New York City after an extraordinary 849 performances, showcasing the comedian's unique blend of musical humor and entertainment.
• Lewis Berman: Multifaceted Intellectual Lewis Berman was a notable American computer scientist, composer, and pianist, representing the interdisciplinary intellectual spirit of mid-20th century academia. His work likely bridged technology and arts in innovative ways.

Events in 1956

January 21, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 21, 1956

Newspapers from Jan. 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

Famous people born on January 21, 1956:

• Geena Davis

  Acclaimed American actress known for her Oscar-winning role in 'The Accidental Tourist' and her iconic performance in 'Thelma and Louise'.

• Adeline Hazan

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on January 21st

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.

1. The Platters - 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.

1. Tennessee Ernie Ford - Sixteen Tons
2. Bill Haley & His Comets - Rock Around The Clock
3. Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
4. The Four Aces - Love Is A Many Splendored Thing
5. Bill Haley & His Comets - Rock-A-Beatin' Boogie

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 21st is Aquarius.

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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?

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

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Moon phase

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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Your place in the Universe on January 21, 1956

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Someone born on January 21, 1956 is:

69 years 3 months old,

or 831 months and 23 days old,

or 3616 weeks and 4 days old,

or 25316 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 21, 1956?

There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 21st 2026.

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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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