What happened on Tuesday December 25, 1956?

Here's what happened on December 25, 1956:

• KKK Bombing of Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth's Home On December 25, 1956, Ku Klux Klan members in Alabama launched a terrorist attack by bombing the home of prominent civil rights activist Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth. Using 16 sticks of dynamite, the racist extremists targeted the reverend's residence while he was present with his family and two church members. The explosion completely destroyed the home and caused significant damage to the adjacent Bethel Baptist Church. Miraculously, no one inside the home suffered serious physical injuries, though the psychological trauma of such a violent racist act was undoubtedly profound.
• KKK Bombing of Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth's Home On December 25, 1956, Ku Klux Klan members in Alabama launched a terrorist attack by bombing the home of prominent civil rights activist Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth. Using 16 sticks of dynamite, the racist extremists targeted the reverend's residence while he was present with his family and two church members. The explosion completely destroyed the home and caused significant damage to the adjacent Bethel Baptist Church. Miraculously, no one inside the home suffered serious physical injuries, though the psychological trauma of such a violent racist act was undoubtedly profound.

Events in 1956

December 25, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 25, 1956

Newspapers from Dec. 25, 1956

December 25, 1956 was a Tuesday and it was the 360th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 25, 1956 can also be written as 12/25/1956 in the US and as 25/12/1956 in UK and Europe.

December 25, 1956 in December 1956 calendar

Famous people died on December 25, 1956:

• Robert Walser

  A notable german-speaking writer from switzerland.

• William Addison Dwiggins
• Vincenzo Vacirca

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on December 25th

December 25, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 25, 1956 was The Green Door by Jim Lowe, according to the music chart for the week December 24th and December 30th.

1. Jim Lowe - The Green Door
2. Fats Domino - Blueberry Hill
3. Elvis Presley - Love Me
4. Frank Sinatra - Hey! Jealous Lover
5. George Hamilton IV - A Rose And A Baby Ruth

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 25th is Capricorn.

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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 25, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 25, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 25, 1956 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 25, 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 25, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 12:57 am and setting at 12:44 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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Your place in the Universe on December 25, 1956

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Someone born on December 25, 1956 is:

68 years 4 months old,

or 820 months and 19 days old,

or 3568 weeks and 1 day old,

or 24977 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 25, 1956?

There are 225 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 25, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 25, 1956.

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