Chinese Zodiac
1956: Year of the Fire Monkey
Chinese New Year 1956 fell on Sunday, February 12.
Yang Fire Monkey (丙申)
- By Chinese New Year: February 12, 1956 to January 30, 1957
- By Lichun (Start of Spring): February 5, 1956 to February 3, 1957
Chinese New Year follows the lunisolar calendar, so its date moves between January 21 and February 20. Lichun is a solar term that falls on February 3, 4 or 5, and it is where Ba Zi astrology starts the year.
Born from February 5 to February 11, 1956? By Lichun, the boundary Ba Zi astrology uses, you are already in the Year of the Fire Monkey; by Chinese New Year you are still in the Year of the Wood Goat.
People born in 1956 turn 71 in 2027.
About the Fire Monkey
Fire adds passionate intensity and magnetic charm to the Monkey's already quick and versatile mind. The Fire Monkey is an electrifying personality: witty, daring, and capable of dazzling feats of ingenuity performed with dramatic flair. This element gives the Monkey greater boldness and competitive drive, turning clever tricks into spectacular achievements. The Fire Monkey thrives on excitement and applause, often pursuing careers where they can combine intellect with showmanship.
The Yang Fire Monkey dazzles audiences with bold intellectual feats and passionate performances, thriving on competition and public recognition.
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Famous People Born in 1956
Listed by calendar year of birth. People born before Lichun (February 5, 1956) belong to the previous zodiac year in Ba Zi astrology, so their sign is shown after the date.
- Koji YakushoJanuary 1 · Wood Goat
- Mel GibsonJanuary 3 · Wood Goat
- Geena DavisJanuary 21 · Wood Goat
- John LydonJanuary 31 · Wood Goat
- Nathan LaneFebruary 3 · Wood Goat
- Zbigniew BoniekMarch 3
- Bryan CranstonMarch 7
- Jamie DimonMarch 13
- Ingemar StenmarkMarch 18
- Sugar Ray LeonardMay 17
- Kenny GJune 5
- Bjorn BorgJune 6
- Joe MontanaJune 11
- Anthony BourdainJune 25
- Tom HanksJuly 9
- Ian CurtisJuly 15
- Tsai Ing-wenAugust 31
- Leslie CheungSeptember 12
- Theresa MayOctober 1
- Mae JemisonOctober 17
- Martina NavratilovaOctober 18
- Carrie FisherOctober 21
- Ann CurryNovember 19
- Larry BirdDecember 7
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