Sunday January 15, 1956: on this day

January 15, 1956 was the 15th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 15, 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 15, 1956, who was born and died on January 15, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 15, 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 15th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 15, 1956?


January 15, 1956 was a Sunday and it was the 15th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 15, 1956 can also be written as 1/15/1956 in the US and as 15/1/1956 in UK and Europe.

January 15, 1956 in January 1956 calendar

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January 15, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 15, 1956:

  • D shostakovitch appointed honorary member of academia santa cecilia
  • Kwab tv channel 4 in big spring, tx (nbc) begins broadcasting
  • Bauer marlene wins lpga sea island golf open.
  • Nfl pro bowl: east beats west 31-30.

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January 15, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 15th 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 15, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 15, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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January 15, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 15, 1956 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 15, 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 15, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 08:23 am and setting at 08:40 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 15, 1956?


Famous people born on January 15, 1956:

  • Kumari Mayawati

    Indian politician and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, who has also been involved in various business interests.

  • Rance Mulliniks

    Rance Mulliniks was a successful baseball player known for his time with the Toronto Blue Jays.

  • Marc Trestman

    American football coach and player.

  • Mayawati

    Indian educator and politician, 23rd chief minister of uttar pradesh.

  • Vitaly Kaloyev

    Russian architect.

  • Vera Sosulya

    Ussr -- toboggan (1980 olympics - gold medalist).

  • Miki Fujimura

    Japanese singer (candies).

  • Nazzareno Canuti
  • Tiziano Crotti
  • Vera Zozulja
  • Yellowman
  • João Carlos da Silva Costa
  • María Zavala Valladares

Whose famous birthday is on January 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 15th:

  • Ayeza Khan
    Ayeza Khan

    Ayeza Khan is a Pakistani actress and model who has appeared in several popular television shows and films.

  • Dove Cameron
    Dove Cameron

    Dove cameron is a tv actress known for her roles in disney channel's liv and maddie and the descendants film series.

  • Margherita Buy
    Margherita Buy

    Italian actress, seven-time winner of the david di donatello awards and seven-time nastro d'argento award winner.

  • Maria Schell
    Maria Schell

    Austrian-swiss producer and actress (d. 2005).

  • Lloyd Bridges
    Lloyd Bridges

    American actor who has enjoyed a long and successful career.

  • Chad Lowe
    Chad Lowe

    American actor, director, and well-known family.

  • James Nesbitt
    James Nesbitt

    James nesbitt is a northern irish actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as cold feet and the missing.

  • Margaret O'Brien
    Margaret O'Brien

    American singer and actress.

  • Victor Rasuk
    Victor Rasuk

    American actor.

  • Frank Thornton
    Frank Thornton

    English actor (d. 2013).

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January 15, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 68 years 2 months old,

or 818 months and 13 days old,

or 3558 weeks and 4 days old,

or 24910 days old,

if you were born on January 15, 1956.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 15, 1956?

There are 293 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 15th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 15, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 15, 1956.

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January 15, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 15, 1956:

  • Pál Simon
  • Bartolomé Pérez Casas

What famous deaths happened on January 15th?

Famous deaths on January 15th:

  • Susannah York
    Susannah York

    British stage star and star, who also stars in more than 60 films.

  • Carol Channing
    Carol Channing

    American actress, 5'6", 138 lbs.

  • Gordon Jackson
    Gordon Jackson

    Scottish actor, best known for his role as the butler on the tv series "upstairs downstairs" from october 1971 to december 1975.

  • Shepperd Strudwick
    Shepperd Strudwick

    Actor (psychomania), a victim of cancer, dies at 75.

  • Brad Renfro
    Brad Renfro

    Brad renfro was an american actor known for his roles in films such as the client and apt pupil.

  • Noreen Corcoran
    Noreen Corcoran

    American actress, best known for her role as the daughter actor john forsythe's in "bachelor father," which aired from 1957 to 1962.

  • Ray Bolger
    Ray Bolger

    American actor/dancer/singer/dancer wizard of oz dies at the age of 82.

  • Ruth Warrick
    Ruth Warrick

    American actress and activist, born in 2005.

  • John Dall
    John Dall

    Actor (corn is green, rope) dies at 50 from a heart attack.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 15th

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January 15, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 15, 1956:

  • Kerala in India - Makaravilakku or Makara Sankranthy at Sabarimala.
  • Jallikattu in South India.
  • United States - Traditionally, Martin Luther King Day.
  • North Korea - Korean Alphabet Day.
  • Malawi - John Chilembwe Day.
  • Roman Catholic Church - Saint Ides, virgin, died January 15, 570.
  • Roman Empire - Second day of the Carmentalia in honor of Carmenta.
  • Wikipedia Day.
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January 15, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 15, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 9th and January 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 15, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 15, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week January 9th and January 15th.

January 15, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 15, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 9th and January 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Great Pretender
  2. - He

January 15, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 15, 1956 was Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week January 9th and January 15th.

January 15, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 15, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 9th and January 15th. 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 15, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 15, 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

Charleys Tante

Charleys Tante

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Hans Quest

Starring: Heinz Rühmann, Hertha Feiler, Claus Biederstaedt, Walter Giller

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

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

January 15, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 15, 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

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

The Snow Queen

The Snow Queen

Release year: 1955

Directed by: LEV ATAMANOV

January 15, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 15, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

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.

Eloise by Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight

Eloise

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Meet Eloise, the adorable little darling of The Plaza Hotel in New York!

No Time For Sergeants by Mac Hyman

No Time For Sergeants

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One of the most popular books ever written is No Time for Sergeants. It was first published in 1954. The book has been made into a Broadway Play and several Theatrical Productions. The movie, along with a long-running television series, …

The Tontine by Thomas B. Costain

The Tontine

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The Tontine

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Who was the US President on January 15, 1956?

On January 15, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 15, 1956?

On January 15, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 15, 1956?

On January 15, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 15th?

January 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 nairobi attack: four armed men stormed into the dusit hotel in nairobi, kenya. al-shabaab, a militant group based in somalia, claims responsibility.
  • 2018 - Insurgency in iraq (2017-present), january 2018, baghdad bombings. a double suicide bombing in baghdad injures more than 90 people.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: at most seven people are killed when their vehicle collides with a roadside bomb at nangarhar province.

Find out more about January 15th

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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 15, 1956