What happened on Tuesday January 31, 1956?

Here's what happened on January 31, 1956:

• Johnny Rotten: Punk Rock Icon John Lydon, better known as Johnny Rotten, was born, who would later become the iconic lead singer of the Sex Pistols. A pivotal figure in the punk rock movement, Lydon would revolutionize music and youth culture in the late 1970s with provocative songs like 'God Save the Queen'.
• Juscelino Kubitschek Becomes President of Brazil Juscelino Kubitschek was inaugurated as the President of Brazil, marking a significant moment in Brazilian political history. Known for his progressive policies and development agenda, Kubitschek would go on to be remembered for his ambitious modernization program and the construction of Brasília, the new capital city.
• Death of A. A. Milne A. A. Milne, the beloved English children's writer and dramatist, passed away at the age of 74. Best known for creating the beloved characters Winnie-the-Pooh and Christopher Robin, Milne left an indelible mark on children's literature that continues to enchant generations.
• Guy Mollet Becomes Prime Minister of France Guy Mollet of the French Socialist Party (SFIO) was appointed Prime Minister of France, leading a coalition government during a complex period of French political history marked by challenges in Algeria and European integration.
• U.S. Air Force TB-25N Mitchell Crash A tragic aviation incident occurred when a U.S. Air Force North American TB-25N Mitchell aircraft (serial *44-29125*) crashed into the Monongahela River during a cross-country flight. While attempting to divert to Greater Pittsburgh AFB, the plane ditched in the river. Four crew members were successfully evacuated, but two tragically lost their lives. The aircraft wreckage was never recovered, adding to the mystery of the incident.

Events in 1956

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

Magazines from Jan. 31, 1956

Newspapers from Jan. 31, 1956

January 31, 1956 was a Tuesday and it was the 31st day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 1956 can also be written as 1/31/1956 in the US and as 31/1/1956 in UK and Europe.

January 31, 1956 in January 1956 calendar

Famous people born on January 31, 1956:

• John Lydon

  Same person as Johnny Rotten, lead singer of the Sex Pistols.

• Johnny Rotten

  Iconic lead singer of the Sex Pistols, a pioneering punk rock band that revolutionized music and youth culture in the late 1970s.

• Guido van Rossum

  Renowned Dutch programmer who created the Python programming language, a widely-used and influential tool in software development, data...

• Artur Mas
• Trevor Manuel

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on January 31st

Famous people died on January 31, 1956:

• A. A. Milne

  English author, poet, and playwright, created winnie-the-pooh (b. 1882).

• Battista Bardanzellu

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on January 31st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 31, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 31, 1956 was Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week January 30th and February 5th.

1. Tennessee Ernie Ford - Sixteen Tons
2. Dean Martin - Memories Are Made Of This
3. Frank Sinatra - (Love Is) The Tender Trap
4. Lou Busch - Zambesi
5. Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 31st 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 31, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 31, 1956 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 31, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 09:13 pm and setting at 09:32 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 27, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Feb 26, 1956.

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Your place in the Universe on January 31, 1956

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Someone born on January 31, 1956 is:

69 years 3 months old,

or 831 months and 14 days old,

or 3615 weeks and 1 day old,

or 25306 days old,

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

There are 262 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 31st 2026.

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

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

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