What happened on Monday January 23, 1956?

Here's what happened on January 23, 1956:

• Death of Sir Alexander Korda Sir Alexander Korda, a prominent Hungarian-born British film director and influential figure in the early British film industry, passed away due to a sudden heart attack. Korda was known for his pioneering work in film production and for establishing London Films, which was instrumental in developing the British film industry during the mid-20th century.
• The Platters Top US Charts "The Great Pretender" by The Platters reached the number 1 position on the United States music charts. This doo-wop and R&B group was known for their smooth harmonies and significant influence on popular music during the 1950s.
• Tennessee Ernie Ford Tops UK Charts "Sixteen Tons" by Tennessee Ernie Ford claimed the number 1 spot on the United Kingdom music charts. The song, which highlighted the struggles of coal miners, was a powerful folk and country music hit that resonated with audiences.

Events in 1956

January 23, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 23, 1956

Newspapers from Jan. 23, 1956

January 23, 1956 was a Monday and it was the 23rd day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 23, 1956 can also be written as 1/23/1956 in the US and as 23/1/1956 in UK and Europe.

January 23, 1956 in January 1956 calendar

Famous people born on January 23, 1956:

• Paolo Fiorentino

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on January 23rd

Famous people died on January 23, 1956:

• Alexander Korda

  Hungarian-english director and producer (b. 1893).

• Daniel Swarovski

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on January 23rd

January 23, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 23, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

1. The Platters - The Great Pretender
2. Eddie Fisher - Dungaree Doll

January 23, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 23, 1956 was Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week January 23rd and January 29th.

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 23rd 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 23, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 23, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 23, 1956 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 23, 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 23, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 12:52 pm and setting at 04:17 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 23, 1956

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Someone born on January 23, 1956 is:

69 years 3 months old,

or 831 months

or 3613 weeks and 2 days old,

or 25293 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 23, 1956?

There are 275 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 23rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 23, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 23, 1956.

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