Thursday 27 December 1956
It was Thursday, under the sign of Capricorn (see planets position on December 27, 1956). The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Karen Hughes and Geraldine Ross.
C.I.D., directed by Raj Khosla, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1956
while The Life Of The Party by Bennett Cerf was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Vampira.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the whole 1956 or at December 27 across the years.
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Historical Events
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Holidays:
- The second day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
- A bank holiday in Britain and elsewhere if 25 December or 26 December falls in the weekend.
- R.C. Saints - John the Apostle and Evangelist
Famous Birthdays:
- Karen Hughes: American political aide, a close adviser and unyielding supporter of George W. Bush during his career in Texas politics, moving into a similarly important key role with Bush in Washington.
- Geraldine Ross: French singer, soprano.
- Doina Melinte: Romanian running star (world record 1500 m / mile indoor).
Famous Deaths:
- Lambert McKenna: Irish priest lexicographer and scholar (d. 1956).
Facts:
- Bill Sharman (Boston) ends NBA free throw streak of 55 games.
- 45th Davis Cup: Australia beats USA in Adelaide (5-0).
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Planetary positions on this day
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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in December 1956?
- LIFE: American woman
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Edward Hopper -- Dec. 24, 1956
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.7493
- Beano: Your personalised Beano Book from 1956
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Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of December 1956 ?
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
Men To Match My Mountains
A collection of stories which provides an insight into the colorful and diverse personalities of the settlers who helped tame America's Far West.
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The Tribe That Lost Its Head
Five hundred miles off the southwest coast of Africa lies the island of Pharamaul, a British Protectorate, governed from Whitehall through a handful of devoted British civilians.
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