Sunday January 08, 1956: on this day

January 08, 1956 was the 8th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 08, 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 January 08, 1956, who was born and died on January 08, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 08, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Great Pretender by The Platters), movies (e.g. Diane, directed by David Miller), TV series (e.g. Heidi) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 8th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 08, 1956?


January 08, 1956 was a Sunday and it was the 8th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 08, 1956 can also be written as 1/8/1956 in the US and as 8/1/1956 in UK and Europe.

January 08, 1956 in January 1956 calendar

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January 08, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 08, 1956:

  • Bollingen prize for poetry awarded to conrad aiken.
  • Operation auca: five u.s. missionaries are killed by the huaorani of ecuador shortly after making contact with them.

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January 08, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 8th 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 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 08, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 08, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on January 8th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 08, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 08, 1956 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 08, 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 08, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 03:36 am and setting at 02:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 29, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Jan 27, 1956.

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Who was born on January 08, 1956?


Famous people born on January 08, 1956:

  • Chadric Sutcliffe

    Chadric Sutcliffe was a British musician and founding member of the influential rock band The Beatles.

  • Mando Diaz

    Talented football player known for his skills on the field.

  • Archie Roach

    Archie Roach is an Australian singer-songwriter known for his storytelling through music.

  • Todd Gorsuch

    American homicide: he shot his sister, 11 years old, and her girlfriend to death, at 3:00 pm ct, on the 10th of march 1970.

Whose famous birthday is on January 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 8th:

  • Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley

    American pop singer.

  • David Bowie
    David Bowie

    British actor and rock star with exotic looks.

  • Cynthia Erivo
    Cynthia Erivo

    Cynthia erivo is a british actress and singer known for her tony award-winning performance in 'the color purple' and her role in the film...

  • Stephen Hawking
    Stephen Hawking

    British theoretical physicist, who was also a professor at the university of oxford.

  • Géraldine Pailhas
    Géraldine Pailhas

    French actress who starred alongside johnny depp, marlon brando and "don juan demarco.

  • Graham Chapman
    Graham Chapman

    An english actor and writer.

  • José Ferrer
    José Ferrer

    Puerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).

  • Yvette Mimieux
    Yvette Mimieux

    American actress, stage, and tv actress.

  • Michelle Forbes
    Michelle Forbes

    Actress (julianna cox-homicide).

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January 08, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 68 years 3 months old,

or 819 months and 10 days old,

or 3562 weeks and 4 days old,

or 24938 days old,

if you were born on January 08, 1956.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 08, 1956?

There are 265 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 8th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 08, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 08, 1956.

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January 08, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 08, 1956:

  • Jim Elliot

What famous deaths happened on January 8th?

Famous deaths on January 8th:

  • John Gregson
    John Gregson

    Actor (rooney assassin) dies at 55.

  • Yvonne De Carlo
    Yvonne De Carlo

    Canadian-american actress, singer, dancer, and choreographer whose six-decade career included roles in film, television, musical theatre,...

  • Edd Byrnes
    Edd Byrnes

    Edd Byrnes was an American actor known for his role in the TV series '77 Sunset Strip'.

  • Gale Page
    Gale Page

    Actress (4 daughters, knute rockney), is killed by cancer at 72.

  • Pat Buttram
    Pat Buttram

    American actor and comedian (b. 1915).

  • Robert Baden-Powell
    Robert Baden-Powell

    British military figure who founded the boy scouts of england in 1907.

  • Zbigniew Cybulski
    Zbigniew Cybulski

    Polish actor (see you tommorrow) dies at 39.

  • Lois Wilson
    Lois Wilson

    Actress (alice aldrich family), dies at 88.

  • Castin Galilei

    Castin Galilei was an Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a key role in the scientific revolution.

  • Galileah Galilei

    Galileo Galilei was a renowned Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a pivotal role in the scientific...

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January 08, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 08, 1956:

  • Commonwealth Day is celebrated in Northern Mariana Islands.
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January 08, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 08, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 2nd and January 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 08, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 08, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

January 08, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 08, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 2nd and January 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Great Pretender
  2. - (I'm Getting) Nuttin' For Christmas
  3. - Autumn Leaves
  4. - He

January 08, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 08, 1956 was Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

January 08, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 08, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 2nd and January 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Sixteen Tons
  2. - Rock Around The Clock
  3. - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
  4. - Love Is A Many Splendored Thing
  5. - Rock-A-Beatin' Boogie

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January 08, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 08, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Diane

Diane

Release year: 1956

Directed by: David Miller

Starring: Lana Turner, Pedro Armendáriz, Roger Moore, Marisa Pavan

The Lieutenant Wore Skirts

The Lieutenant Wore Skirts

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Frank Tashlin

Starring: Tom Ewell, Sheree North, Rita Moreno, Rick Jason

A Man Alone

A Man Alone

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Ray Milland

Starring: Ray Milland, Mary Murphy, Ward Bond, Raymond Burr

Rebel Without a Cause

Rebel Without a Cause

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Nicholas Ray

Starring: James Dean, Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo, Jim Backus

Country: United States of America

Bobby Ware Is Missing

Bobby Ware Is Missing

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Thomas Carr

Starring: Neville Brand, Arthur Franz, Jean Willes, Walter Reed

January 08, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 08, 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:

Heidi

Heidi

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Daniel Ray

Wanted

Wanted

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Vitaliy Versace

Penelope

Penelope

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Mark Palansky

St. Ives

St. Ives

Release year: 1955

Judge Roy Bean

Judge Roy Bean

Release year: 1955

January 08, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 08, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Gift From The Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Gift From The Sea

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This beloved classic, graceful, lucid, and lyrical by Anne Morrow Lindbergh, shares her reflections on youth, age, love, marriage, peace, solitude, and contentment. She set them down during a workshop.

A Charmed Life by Mary McCarthy

A Charmed Life

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In this hilarious autobiographical novel by Mary McCarthy, bestselling author Mary McCarthy (an actress and budding playwright), the life of a writer is turned upside down.

A Night To Remember by Walter Lord

A Night To Remember

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A Night to Remember is the classic, minute-by-minute account about the sinking and rescue of the Titanic. First published in 1955, A Night to Remember has remained a timeless classic.

The Scrolls From The Dead Sea by Edmund Wilson

The Scrolls From The Dead Sea

By:

159 pp., 8vo.

The Edge Of The Sea by Rachel Carson

The Edge Of The Sea

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"The edge is both a beautiful and strange place. The Edge of the Sea is a book that can be enjoyed for both pleasure and as a guide to practical identification.

history

Who was the US President on January 08, 1956?

On January 08, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 08, 1956?

On January 08, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 08, 1956?

On January 08, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 8th?

January 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of January. 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 January 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Russian military police says it has begun patrolling manbij in the syrian civil war. (tass). the u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces claim that five foreign nationals were captured fighting for the islamic state of iraq. two of the five are from the united states; two from pakistan, and one from ireland.
  • 2018 - Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, has stopped research on parkinson's and alzheimer's diseases.
  • 2017 - January 2017, jerusalem vehicular attack: a truck crashes into a group israeli soldiers in an attack on east jerusalem. the attack resulted in the deaths of four and injuring 21 others. the terrorist was previously convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison.

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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 January 1956?

January 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1956 calendar looked like.

Sunday January 8, 1956