Monday December 24, 1956: on this day

December 24, 1956 was the 359th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.

Is December 24, 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 24, 1956, who was born and died on December 24, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 24, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Green Door by Jim Lowe), movies (e.g. Jagte Raho, directed by Amit Mitra, Sombhu Mitra), TV series (e.g. Vampira) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 24th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 24, 1956?


December 24, 1956 was a Monday and it was the 359th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 24, 1956 can also be written as 12/24/1956 in the US and as 24/12/1956 in UK and Europe.

December 24, 1956 in December 1956 calendar

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December 24, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 24, 1956:

  • I love lucy christmas show airs, never put in syndication
  • Ferdinand de lesseps statue blown up in port said, egypt.

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December 24, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 24th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn 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 24, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 24, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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December 24, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 24, 1956 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 24, 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 24, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 11:50 pm and setting at 12:09 pm.

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 24, 1956?


Famous people born on December 24, 1956:

  • Stevey Wright

    Stand-up comedian known for his observational humor.

  • Irene Khan

    Former Secretary-General of Amnesty International.

  • Anil Kapoor

    Indian actor known for his work in Bollywood films.

  • Shim Hwa-jin

    South korean academic and educator.

  • Stephanie Hodge

    Actress / comedian (i madman happily ever after).

  • Ed Rains
  • Neena Gill
  • José López Maeso
  • Amor Jebali
  • José Domingo Ulloa Mendieta
  • Jesús Ochoa

Whose famous birthday is on December 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 24th:

  • Ricky Martin
    Ricky Martin

    Puerto-rican singer.

  • Ava Gardner
    Ava Gardner

    American actress.

  • Stephenie Meyer
    Stephenie Meyer

    Young adult author.

  • Mark Valley
    Mark Valley

    American actor.

  • Lee Daniels
    Lee Daniels

    Director.

  • Diedrich Bader
    Diedrich Bader

    American actor.

  • Satomi Ishihara
    Satomi Ishihara

    Japanese actress.

  • Lynn Chen
    Lynn Chen

    Lynn Chen is an American actress and musician known for her work in film and television.

  • Clarence Gilyard
    Clarence Gilyard

    Clarence Gilyard is a former college athlete who later became an actor, best known for his roles in TV series like 'Walker, Texas Ranger'.

  • Ruth Chatterton
    Ruth Chatterton

    American actress, writer, and pilot.

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December 24, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 67 years 3 months old,

or 807 months and 30 days old,

or 3513 weeks and 1 day old,

or 24592 days old,

if you were born on December 24, 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 24, 1956?

There are 245 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 24, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 24, 1956.

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December 24, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on December 24th?

Famous deaths on December 24th:

  • Jack Klugman
    Jack Klugman

    Jack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.

  • Harold Pinter
    Harold Pinter

    British playwright, screenwriter, and poet.

  • Peter Lawford
    Peter Lawford

    British-american star with 57 films and several tv series.

  • Norma Talmadge
    Norma Talmadge

    American actress, silent screen, vaudeville and radio star, oldest of three talmadge sisters, who was promoted by her stage-driven mother.

  • Charles Durning
    Charles Durning

    American singer and actor (d. 2012).

  • Liz Smith
    Liz Smith

    American journalist and one of the most respected gossip columnists.

  • Ian Hendry
    Ian Hendry

    Actor (assassin get carter, repulsion), dead at 53.

  • Elener Adams

    Legendary American boxer known for his powerful punches and undefeated record.

  • Sharbel

    Lebanese Maronite monk known for his holiness and miracles.

  • Norman Vincent Peale

    Norman Vincent Peale was an American minister and author known for his work in popularizing the concept of positive thinking.

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December 24, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 24, 1956:

  • December 24 is celebrated as the day before Christmas, thus called Christmas Eve.
  • It is the day when food is traditionally set out for Santa Claus and his reindeer. Children around the world are urged to go to bed early so they are not awake when he arrives.
  • In Hungary, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, the Czech Republic and Slovakia among others, this is the day that presents are exchanged and opened.
  • The Declaration of Christmas Peace takes place in the Old Great Square of Turku, Finland's official Christmas City, according to old traditions dating back to the Middle Ages.
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December 24, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 24, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 24th and December 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 24, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 24, 1956 was The Green Door by Jim Lowe, according to the music chart for the week December 24th and December 30th.

December 24, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 24, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 24th and December 30th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Green Door
  2. - Blueberry Hill
  3. - Love Me
  4. - Hey! Jealous Lover
  5. - A Rose And A Baby Ruth

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December 24, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 24, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Jagte Raho

Jagte Raho

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Amit Mitra, Sombhu Mitra

Starring: Pradeep Kumar, Sumitra Devi, Smriti Biswas, Pahadi Sanyal

C.I.D.

C.I.D.

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Raj Khosla

Starring: Dev Anand, Shakila, Johnny Walker, K.N. Singh

Edge of the City

Edge of the City

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Martin Ritt

Starring: John Cassavetes, Sidney Poitier, Jack Warden, Kathleen Maguire

Three Violent People

Three Violent People

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Rudolph Maté

Starring: Charlton Heston, Anne Baxter, Gilbert Roland, Tom Tryon

Boots and Saddles

Boots and Saddles

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Joseph Kane

Starring: Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Judith Allen, Ronald Sinclair

December 24, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 24, 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:

Vampira

Vampira

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Joey Romero

Starring: Vampira

Country: United States of America

Blondie

Blondie

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Frank R. Strayer

Hit Parade

Hit Parade

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Joe Casey

Wedding Day

Wedding Day

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Andre Gordon

Give Us This Day

Give Us This Day

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Adam Stern

December 24, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 24, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Loving Couple by Virginia Rowans

The Loving Couple

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"THE LOVING COPLE: HIS STORY BY VIRGINIA ROWANS, AUTHOR OF THE "HOUSE PARTY" He stepped out of pajamas and hung them with great care. Then he opened the bathroom door and began to stalk---silent.

The New World by Winston S. Churchill

The New World

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The New World is Winston S. Churchill’s stunning re-creation, The New World, of one of America's most tragic periods - the period between 1485-1688.

These Thousand Hills by A.B. Guthrie Jr

These Thousand Hills

By:

The story of the Old West in the future

The Last Of The Wine by Mary Renault

The Last Of The Wine

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Two young Athenians, Alexiass and Lysis are featured in The Last of the Wine. They compete in the Palaestra, travel to the Olympic Games, fight in the wars against Sparta and study under Socrates.

The Fbi Story by Don Whitehead

The Fbi Story

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Who was the US President on December 24, 1956?

On December 24, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 24, 1956?

On December 24, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 24, 1956?

On December 24, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 24th?

December 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - The dow jones industrial average fell 2.9% on christmas eve, marking its worst performance.
  • 2017 - Typhoon tembin - officials have raised the death toll from this storm at 182. at least 153 people are missing and more that 70,000 were displaced.
  • 2016 - Boko haram insurgency: president muhammadu buhari announced that the nigerian armed forces had successfully expelled boko haram militants in their last stronghold, the sambisa forest, northeastern nigeria.

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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 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.

Discover how December 1956 calendar looked like.

Monday December 24, 1956