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What happened on Monday January 02, 1956?

About January 2nd, 1956, in brief:

  • Historical events: The French legislative election held on January 2, 1956, was crucial in shaping the political landscape of France. It resulted in significant changes in the composition of the National Assembly.
  • Day of the week: January 2nd, 1956 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: The Great Pretender by The Platters
  • #1 UK song: Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford
  • Popular movie: The Ten Commandments directed by Cecil B. DeMille

More about January 2nd, 1956? See below for more news and curiosities on January 2nd, 1956.

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January 02, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 02, 1956:

  • French legislative election of 1956 The French legislative election held on January 2, 1956, was crucial in shaping the political landscape of France. It resulted in significant changes in the composition of the National Assembly. source: britannica.com
  • Sinking of British collier Citrine On January 2, 1956, the British collier Citrine sank in the North Atlantic due to severe weather conditions. The incident raised concerns about maritime safety during harsh weather. source: bbc.com

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January 02, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was January 02, 1956?


January 02, 1956 was a Monday and it was the 2nd day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 02, 1956 can also be written as 1/2/1956 in the US and as 2/1/1956 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on January 02, 1956?


Famous people born on January 02, 1956:

  • Lynda Barry
    Lynda Barry

    Acclaimed American cartoonist, novelist, and writing teacher known for her innovative graphic novels and unique storytelling style.

  • Sergio Claudio Perroni
    Sergio Claudio Perroni
  • John Bedford Lloyd
    John Bedford Lloyd

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January 02, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 02, 1956:

  • Omero Schiassi
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January 02, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 02, 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 02, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 02, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

  1. - The Great Pretender youtube
  2. - (I'm Getting) Nuttin' For Christmas
  3. - Autumn Leaves youtube
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January 02, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 02, 1956 was Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week January 2nd and January 8th.

  1. - Sixteen Tons youtube
  2. - Rock Around The Clock youtube
  3. - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett youtube
  4. - Love Is A Many Splendored Thing youtube
  5. - Rock-A-Beatin' Boogie youtube
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January 02, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 2nd is Capricorn.

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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 02, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 02, 1956 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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January 02, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 02, 1956 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 02, 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 02, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 09:17 pm and setting at 10:33 am.

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

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How old is someone born on January 02, 1956?


Someone born on January 02, 1956 is:

70 years 4 months old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 02, 1956?

There are 223 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 2nd 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 02, 1956?

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