What happened on Monday December 31, 1956?

Here's what happened on December 31, 1956:

• Asian Flu Pandemic Origin The Asian flu pandemic, a significant global health crisis, originates in China, setting the stage for a widespread infectious disease outbreak that would impact populations worldwide.
• Minamata Disease Discovery Scientists first identify Minamata disease, a severe neurological syndrome caused by industrial mercury poisoning, which would become a landmark case in environmental health and industrial ethics.
• Bob Barker's Television Debut Bob Barker makes his groundbreaking television debut as the host of the popular game show 'Truth or Consequences', launching what would become an iconic career in television entertainment.
• Romanian Television Network Launches First Broadcast The Romanian Television network officially begins its inaugural broadcast from Bucharest, marking a significant milestone in the country's media and communication history.
• Alpine Club of Canada Toronto Section Founded The Toronto section of the Alpine Club of Canada is established, promoting mountaineering, outdoor recreation, and alpine conservation in the region.

Events in 1956

December 31, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 31, 1956

Newspapers from Dec. 31, 1956

December 31, 1956 was a Monday and it was the 366th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 1956 can also be written as 12/31/1956 in the US and as 31/12/1956 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 1956 in December 1956 calendar

Famous people born on December 31, 1956:

• Steve Rude

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• Martin Joseph Fettman in Brooklyn

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• Lyonel Trouillot

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on December 31st

December 31, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

1. The Platters - The Great Pretender
2. Art Mooney & His Orchestra - (I'm Getting) Nuttin' For Christmas
3. Roger Williams - Autumn Leaves
4. Al Hibbler - He

December 31, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 1956 was Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

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 December 31st 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 31, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 31, 1956 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 31, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:44 am and setting at 05:32 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 31, 1956

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Someone born on December 31, 1956 is:

68 years 3 months old,

or 819 months and 23 days old,

or 3564 weeks and 2 days old,

or 24950 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 1956?

There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 31, 1956.

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