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June 22, 1956 was the 174th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Friday.
Is June 22, 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 June 22, 1956, who was born and died on June 22, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 22, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates), movies (e.g. The King and I, directed by Walter Lang), TV series (e.g. Opportunity Knocks) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 22nd, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 22, 1956?
- June 22, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 22, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 22, 1956?
- June 22, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- June 22, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
- June 22, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- June 22, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 22, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 22, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 22, 1956?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 22, 1956?
- Who was the Pope on June 22, 1956?
What day of the week was June 22, 1956?
June 22, 1956 was a Friday and it was the 174th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 22, 1956 can also be written as 6/22/1956 in the US and as 22/6/1956 in UK and Europe.
June 22, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 22nd is Cancer.
Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.
Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.
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June 22, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 22, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on June 22nd, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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June 22, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 22, 1956 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 22, 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 June 22, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 08:05 pm and setting at 05:46 am.
The previous full moon was on May 24, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Jun 23, 1956.
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Who was born on June 22, 1956?
Famous people born on June 22, 1956:
- Derek Forbes
Scottish punk rock singer, songwriter, and bass guitarist for the band "simple minds", formed in glasgow, 1977.
- Alfons De Wolf
Belgian cyclist.
- Tim Russ
American screenwriter and actor.
- Ann Hamilton
Renowned visual artist known for her large-scale multimedia installations.
- Dominic Cooke
British theatre director known for his work at the Royal Court Theatre.
- Darryl Brohman
Australian rugby league player and sportscaster.
- Markus Schatte
German footballer, manager, and coach.
- Shah Mehmood Qureshi
Pakistani agriculturist and politician, 25th pakistani minister of foreign affairs.
- Manuel Saval
Mexican actor (born 1956).
- Green [Gartside]
Rock vocalist (scritti politti-flesh & blood).
- Ron Haslam
English motorcycle racer.
- Shah Qureshi
Pakistani politician and agriculturist 25th pakistani minister for foreign affairs.
- François Hadji-Lazaro
French actor, musician, and producer of greek descent.
- Carlos Terry
- Elia Schilton
Whose famous birthday is on June 22nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 22nd:
![Meryl Streep]()
Meryl StreepAmerican actress and most admired actress of her generation.
![Chris Pratt]()
Chris PrattChris pratt is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as guardians of the galaxy and jurassic world.
![Cyndi Lauper]()
Cyndi LauperAmerican singer, songwriter and actress.
![Emmanuelle Seigner]()
Emmanuelle SeignerFrench actress and former model.
![Elizabeth Warren]()
Elizabeth WarrenAmerican lawyer and law professor.
![Dan Brown]()
Dan BrownAmerican author of "the da vinci code", made into a movie with tom hanks, audrey tatou and others.
![Lindsay Wagner]()
Lindsay WagnerAfter appearing as a guest on "six million dollar man" in 1976, american actress, she launched her own series, "the bionic woman.
![Bruce Campbell]()
Bruce CampbellBruce campbell is an american actor known for his role as ash williams in the evil dead franchise.
![Kris Kristofferson]()
Kris KristoffersonAmerican country singer, actor, songwriter and recording artist.
![Freddie Prinze]()
Freddie PrinzeAmerican comedian and actor, best known for his role in the tv series "chico and the man.
June 22, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 67 years 10 months old,
or 814 months and 5 days old,
or 3540 weeks and 1 day old,
or 24781 days old,
if you were born on June 22, 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 June 22, 1956?
There are 56 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 22nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 22, 1956?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 22, 1956.
June 22, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 22, 1956:
- Walter de la Mare
British poet and writer of supernatural fiction, notable for 'The Listeners'.
- José Perotti
- Pierre-Albert Bégaud
What famous deaths happened on June 22nd?
Famous deaths on June 22nd:
![Fred Astaire]()
Fred AstaireFred astaire was an american actor, dancer, and singer known for his elegant and graceful dancing in numerous hollywood musicals.
![Judy Garland]()
Judy GarlandAmerican actress and singer, she was a star of "the wizard of oz", her first film at the age of 13.
![George Carlin]()
George CarlinAmerican comedian who started doing tv variety shows and nightclubs in 1966.
![Dody Goodman]()
Dody GoodmanColumbus, ohio -- comedienne mary hartman! max duggan.
![Lola Lane]()
Lola LaneActress (zanzibar mystery ship, big fight, zanzibar).
- Oryon Legend
Famous for his thought-provoking plays.
- Knolan Frost
Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.
- Herberta Jones
Influential playwright whose plays continue to be performed worldwide.
- Toris Wilde
Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.
- Cace Noble
Award-winning playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on June 22nd
June 22, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 22, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 18th and June 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 22, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 22, 1956 was Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.
June 22, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 22, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 18th and June 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- George Cates - Moonglow And Theme From Picnic
June 22, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 22, 1956 was I'll Be Home by Pat Boone, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.
June 22, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 22, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 18th and June 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Pat Boone - I'll Be Home
- Ronnie Hilton - No Other Love
- Lonnie Donegan - Lost John / Stewball
- Elvis Presley - Heartbreak Hotel
- David Whitfield - My September Love
June 22, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 22, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The King and I
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Walter Lang
Starring: Yul Brynner, Deborah Kerr, Rita Moreno, Martin Benson
Country: United States of America
Moby Dick
Release year: 1956
Directed by: John Huston
Starring: Gregory Peck, Richard Basehart, Leo Genn, James Robertson Justice
Country: United States of America
The Fastest Gun Alive
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Russell Rouse
Starring: Glenn Ford, Jeanne Crain, Broderick Crawford, Russ Tamblyn
The Third Key
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Charles Frend
Starring: Jack Hawkins, John Stratton, Dorothy Alison, Michael Brooke
Smiley
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Anthony Kimmins
Starring: Colin Petersen, Bruce Archer, Ralph Richardson, John McCallum
June 22, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 22, 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:
Opportunity Knocks
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Donald Petrie
Adventure Theater
Release year: 1956
Panorama
Release year: 1956
Lui e lei
Release year: 1956
Scaramouche
Release year: 1956
Directed by: George Sidney
June 22, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 22, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Last Hurrah
By: Edwin O'Connor
Inspired by James M. Curley's career, O'Connor's 1956 account on big-city politics portrays O'Connor's Irish-American political boss, a demagogue, and rogue, but he deeply understands his constituents.
The Mandarins
By: Simone de Beauvoir
"Salty and frank. Realistic." San Francisco Chronicle Simone de Beauvoir, author of The Mandarins, takes a frank look at Parisian intellectual society towards the end World.
Comfort Me With Apples
By: Peter De Vries
An hilarious novel about teenage pretensions, adult delusions by Chick Swallow (New York Times)
Eloise
By: Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight
Meet Eloise, the adorable little darling of The Plaza Hotel in New York!
Arthritis And Common Sense
By: Dale Alexander
The best-selling, one-million-copy bestseller on arthritis, Medical Self-Help/Health Arthritis, and Common Sense is now available in paperback! These pages will provide the information that arthritis sufferers need to know.
Who was the US President on June 22, 1956?
On June 22, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 22, 1956?
On June 22, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on June 22, 1956?
On June 22, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about June 22nd?
June 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of June. 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 June 22nd, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 amhara region coup attempt: a coup attempt in ethiopia's amhara region leaves many people dead. this includes the regional president ambachew mekonnen as well as the chief of staff for the ethiopian national defense forces, general se'are mekonnen.
- 2018 - A bnsf railway freight train carrying 33 oil tanker cars, derailed in lyon county iowa. some of the crude oil leaked into the rain-swollen rock river. there were no injuries and a mandatory evacuation was ordered.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan: 2017 lashkargah bombing: at least 20 people are killed in a car bombing outside a new kabul bank branch, lashkargah in helmand province. the taliban claim responsibility.
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 June 1956?
June 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.
