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Saturday April 20, 1957: on this day
April 20, 1957 was the 110th day of the year 1957, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is April 20, 1957 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on April 20, 1957, who was born and died on April 20, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 20, 1957, which were the most popular songs (ex. Round And Round by Perry Como), movies (e.g. The Curse of Frankenstein, directed by Terence Fisher), TV series (e.g. Sara Crewe) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 20th, 1957 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 20, 1957?
- April 20, 1957: What happened on that day?
- April 20, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 20, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 20, 1957?
- April 20, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 20, 1957: What famous people died on that day?
- April 20, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 20, 1957: Number 1 song on that day
- April 20, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 20, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 20, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 20, 1957?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 1957?
- Who was the Pope on April 20, 1957?
What day of the week was April 20, 1957?
April 20, 1957 was a Saturday and it was the 110th day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 20, 1957 can also be written as 4/20/1957 in the US and as 20/4/1957 in UK and Europe.
April 20, 1957: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 20, 1957:
- 61st boston marathon won by john j kelley of connecticut in 2:20:05.
April 20, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 20th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 20, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 20, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.
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April 20, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 20, 1957 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 20, 1957 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 April 20, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 11:56 pm and setting at 10:57 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 14, 1957 while the next full moon would come on May 13, 1957.
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Who was born on April 20, 1957?
Famous people born on April 20, 1957:
![Geraint Wyn Davies]()
Geraint Wyn DaviesWelsh-born canadian actor.
- Bryan Illerbrun
Canadian football player (b. 1957).
- Graeme Fowler
English cricketer coach and sportscaster.
- Ildefonso Guajardo Villarreal
Economist.
- Mukesh Ambani
Businessman.
- Scott Ellis
Director.
- Richenel [Hubertus
R baars] singer/performer (dance around the world).
- Aviva Chomsky
American author and historian.
- Lluís Homar
- Dag Vidar Kristoffersen
- Andrea Agostinelli
- Christian Rätsch
- Salvatore Astore
Whose famous birthday is on April 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 20th:
![Jessica Lange]()
Jessica LangeAmerican academy award winning actress, who started her film career in 1976 with the remake of king kong.
![Luther Vandross]()
Luther VandrossLuther vandross was a renowned r&b singer known for his smooth and soulful voice, and for hits like 'never too much' and 'dance with my...
![Andy Serkis]()
Andy SerkisAndy serkis is an english actor known for his groundbreaking motion-capture performances in iconic roles such as gollum in the lord of the...
![Carmen Electra]()
Carmen ElectraAmerican actress who made a successful career replacing stars like pamela anderson lee and jenny mccarthy of mtvaeur(tm), which has seen her...
![Edie Sedgwick]()
Edie SedgwickAmerican model with amazing eyes and great legs.
![Shemar Moore]()
Shemar MooreAmerican actor, former fashion model.
![Ryan O'Neal]()
Ryan O'NealAfter starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.
![Crispin Glover]()
Crispin GloverAmerican actor, known for being one of hollywood's most famous oddballs, dada renaissance men, iconoclast auteurs, absurdist entrepreneurs,...
![Veronica Cartwright]()
Veronica CartwrightVeronica cartwright is an english-american actress known for her roles in alien, the birds, and invasion of the body snatchers.
![George Takei]()
George TakeiAmerican actor, director, and author.
April 20, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 67 years and 4 days old,
or 804 months and 4 days old,
or 3496 weeks and 4 days old,
or 24476 days old,
if you were born on April 20, 1957.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 April 20, 1957?
There are 361 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 20th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 20, 1957?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 20, 1957.
April 20, 1957: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on April 20th?
Famous deaths on April 20th:
![Benny Hill]()
Benny HillBritish comedian, who was well-known for his funny and humorous style.
![Alan Dale]()
Alan DaleAmerican singer (born 1925).
![Christian X]()
Christian XKing of denmark (1912-1947), dies aged 76.
- Idrissa Deby
Former President of Chad.
- Galdino Balthazar
Brazilian indigenous leader and activist who fought for the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon rainforest.
- Briyan Stoker
Irish author known for his Gothic novel Dracula.
- Marl Stoker
Irish author best known for his Gothic novel 'Dracula'.
- Madylyn Pugh
Co-creator of the 'I Love Lucy' show.
- Zakariyah Deby
Former President of Chad.
- Felcia Farr
American actress known for her roles in classic films and television shows.
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April 20, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 20, 1957:
- USA- National High Five Day
- Blessed Oda (d. 1158)
- Festival of Matsu, Southeast Asia (2006).
- Astrology: First day of sun sign Taurus.
- Islam - Muhammad's Birthday observed in (2004)
- April 20 (4/20) is associated with 420 (cannabis culture).
- Ridván begins at sunset (Bahá'f Faith).
Observances on April 20, 1957:
- Chinese Language Day
Saints celebrated on April 20, 1957:
- Saint Victor (d.303)
- Saint Marcellinus
- Saint Theotimus (died 407)
April 20, 1957: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 20, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 15th and April 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 20, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 20, 1957 was Round And Round by Perry Como, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.
April 20, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 20, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 15th and April 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Perry Como - Round And Round
- Elvis Presley - All Shook Up
- The Diamonds - Little Darlin'
- Buddy Knox - Party Doll
- Andy Williams - Butterfly
April 20, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 20, 1957 was Cumberland Gap by Lonnie Donegan, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.
April 20, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 20, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 15th and April 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Lonnie Donegan - Cumberland Gap
- Tab Hunter - Young Love
- Harry Belafonte - The Banana Boat Song
- Pat Boone - Don't Forbid Me
- Little Richard - Long Tall Sally
April 20, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 20, 1957 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Curse of Frankenstein
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Terence Fisher
Starring: Peter Cushing, Hazel Court, Robert Urquhart, Christopher Lee
Country: United States of America
All Mine to Give
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Allen Reisner
Starring: Glynis Johns, Cameron Mitchell, Rex Thompson, Patty McCormack
Shoot-Out at Medicine Bend
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Richard L. Bare
Starring: Randolph Scott, James Craig, Angie Dickinson, Dani Crayne
Kronos
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Kurt Neumann
Starring: Jeff Morrow, Barbara Lawrence, John Emery, George O'Hanlon
Pablo y Carolina
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Mauricio de la Serna
Starring: Pedro Infante, Irasema Dilián, Alejandro Ciangherotti, Eduardo Alcaraz
April 20, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 20, 1957 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Sara Crewe
Release year: 1957
Leave It to Beaver
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Andy Cadiff
Living It Up
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Antonio Cuadri
Let's Dance
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Norman Z. McLeod
Tales of Wells Fargo
Release year: 1957
April 20, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 20, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Fountain Overflows
By: Rebecca West
The Aubrey family's lives have been tainted for many years by their father's instability and genius. But his new job in London promises to give them some relief from the danger of ruin.
This Hallowed Ground
By: Bruce Catton
Bruce Catton, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, first published the classic Civil War account in 1955. It captures both the dramatic scope of the epic struggle and intimate experience of that epic struggle all in one volume.
The Crisis Of The Old Order
By: Arthur Schlesinger
The Populist Movement in the 1890's was the source of the main currents of thought, and action that reached a climax during the Franklin Roosevelt era.
Who was the US President on April 20, 1957?
On April 20, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 1957?
On April 20, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 20, 1957?
On April 20, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about April 20th?
April 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of April. 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 April 20th, such as:
- 2019 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). seven people are killed in kabul when suicide bombers and gunmen storm the communications ministry.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: isil accepts control of yarmouk camp, southern damascus, to the syrian army in exchange for safe passage into isil-held territory within the syrian desert. this brings the predominantly palestinian refugee area under government control for first time since 2012.
- 2017 - After a man opened fire on police officers at central paris' champs-elysees, one policeman was killed and the other critically injured. a gunman attempted to flee but was shot and killed, while another person was injured. although isil claims responsibility, the claim is disputed. francois hollande, president of france, says all evidence points to a terrorist attack. (abc news america via yahoo!) (bbc),
What happened in 1957?
1957 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Blondie situation comedy premieres on NBC TV
- Elvis Presley makes his 7th and final appearance on Ed Sullivan Show
- Dutch Newspaper Society expels communist daily paper Truth
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What was the calendar for April 1957?
April 1957 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
