Wednesday June 20, 1956: on this day

June 20, 1956 was the 172nd day of the year 1956, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is June 20, 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 June 20, 1956, who was born and died on June 20, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 20, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates), movies (e.g. The King and I, directed by Walter Lang), TV series (e.g. Opportunity Knocks) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 20th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 20, 1956?


June 20, 1956 was a Wednesday and it was the 172nd day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 20, 1956 can also be written as 6/20/1956 in the US and as 20/6/1956 in UK and Europe.

June 20, 1956 in June 1956 calendar

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June 20, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 20, 1956:

  • Venezuelan super constellation crashes in nj, 74 killed
  • A venezuelan super-constellation crashes in the atlantic ocean off asbury park, new jersey, killing 74 people.

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June 20, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 20th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 20, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 20, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on June 20th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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June 20, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 20, 1956 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 20, 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 June 20, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 06:24 pm and setting at 04:05 am.

The previous full moon was on May 24, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Jun 23, 1956.

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Who was born on June 20, 1956?


Famous people born on June 20, 1956:

  • John Hockenberry

    John Hockenberry is an American journalist and author who is known for his work on NPR and his book 'Moving Violations: War Zones,...

  • Liana Yotova

    Bulgarian politician who currently serves as Vice President of Bulgaria.

  • Sohn Suk-hee

    South korean newscaster.

  • Peter Reid

    English footballer and manager.

  • Simon Bryant

    English air marshal.

  • Anton Fier
  • Phil English
  • Ann-Mette Elten
  • Corrado Colombo
  • Cho Chikun
  • Massimo Cervellini

Whose famous birthday is on June 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 20th:

  • Nicole Kidman
    Nicole Kidman

    American actress, known for her energetic roles and her marriage to tom cruise.

  • Lionel Richie
    Lionel Richie

    Lionel richie is an american r&b singer known for hits like 'hello' and 'all night long'.

  • Danny Aiello
    Danny Aiello

    Danny aiello was an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'do the right thing' and 'moonstruck'.

  • Brian Wilson
    Brian Wilson

    American musician and the eccentric genius behind "the beach boys", a composer and producer, who quit touring with the group at the age of...

  • Errol Flynn
    Errol Flynn

    Australian-american actor.

  • John Goodman
    John Goodman

    American actor.

  • Martin Landau
    Martin Landau

    He was an american actor who appeared in more than 500 episodes of tv and is also a well-known figure in movies.

  • Audie Murphy
    Audie Murphy

    American actor and soldier, murphy was the most decorated soldier of ww ii.

  • Anne Murray
    Anne Murray

    Canadian-american country and contemporary pop singer, who has won numerous awards.

  • Dreama Walker
    Dreama Walker

    American actress.

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June 20, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 67 years 9 months old,

or 813 months and 9 days old,

or 3536 weeks and 2 days old,

or 24754 days old,

if you were born on June 20, 1956.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 20, 1956?

There are 83 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 20, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 20, 1956.

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June 20, 1956: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 20, 1956:

  • René Bougnol
  • Frithiof Mårtensson
  • Vasilij Tichomirov

What famous deaths happened on June 20th?

Famous deaths on June 20th:

  • Ina Balin
    Ina Balin

    American actress known for her roles in films like 'From the Terrace' and 'The Comancheros.

  • Estelle Winwood
    Estelle Winwood

    Actress (miracle on 34th street), is killed at 99.

  • Xylan Nova

    Physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Undray Smith

    Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire audiences.

  • Clee Harper

    Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms and inspired change.

  • Adaja Smith

    Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire generations.

  • Charmeka Johnson

    Bestselling author known for her impactful literary works.

  • Muriah Khan

    Influential playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.

  • Ceria Malam

    Captured stunning black and white images of urban landscapes.

  • Jimel Johnson

    Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire generations.

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June 20, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 20, 1956:

  • American Radio Relay League ? Bring your Handy-Talky to Work Day
  • West Virginia ? West Virginia Day.
  • Flag Day in Argentina (1938).
  • UNHCR - World Refugee Day.
  • Ancient Latvia ? Zalu Diena.
  • Roman Empire ? Festival in honor of Summanus.
  • Day of The Royal Victorian Order.

Observances on June 20, 1956:

  • World Refugee Day
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June 20, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 20, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 18th and June 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


June 20, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 20, 1956 was Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.

June 20, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on June 20, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 18th and June 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Moonglow And Theme From Picnic

June 20, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 20, 1956 was I'll Be Home by Pat Boone, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.

June 20, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on June 20, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 18th and June 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I'll Be Home
  2. - No Other Love
  3. - Lost John / Stewball
  4. - Heartbreak Hotel
  5. - My September Love

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June 20, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 20, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The King and I

The King and I

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Walter Lang

Starring: Yul Brynner, Deborah Kerr, Rita Moreno, Martin Benson

Country: United States of America

Moby Dick

Moby Dick

Release year: 1956

Directed by: John Huston

Starring: Gregory Peck, Richard Basehart, Leo Genn, James Robertson Justice

Country: United States of America

The Fastest Gun Alive

The Fastest Gun Alive

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Russell Rouse

Starring: Glenn Ford, Jeanne Crain, Broderick Crawford, Russ Tamblyn

The Third Key

The Third Key

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Charles Frend

Starring: Jack Hawkins, John Stratton, Dorothy Alison, Michael Brooke

Smiley

Smiley

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Anthony Kimmins

Starring: Colin Petersen, Bruce Archer, Ralph Richardson, John McCallum

June 20, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on June 20, 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:

Opportunity Knocks

Opportunity Knocks

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Donald Petrie

Adventure Theater

Adventure Theater

Release year: 1956

Panorama

Panorama

Release year: 1956

Lui e lei

Lui e lei

Release year: 1956

Scaramouche

Scaramouche

Release year: 1956

Directed by: George Sidney

June 20, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on June 20, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Cross Of Iron by Willi Heinrich

The Cross Of Iron

By:

very good reading copy--ships quick--pit51

The Ninth Wave by Eugene Burdick

The Ninth Wave

By:

Vintage book cover, worn.

A Night To Remember by Walter Lord

A Night To Remember

By:

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.

Love Or Perish by Smiley Blanton

Love Or Perish

By:

Love or Perish [Paperback] [May 26, 2012.] Blanton, Smiley

A Thing Of Beauty by A.J. Cronin

A Thing Of Beauty

By:

A. J. Cronin, in his classic novel THE CITADEL wrote about a dedicated physician; THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM tells the compelling tale of a man who is devoted to medicine.

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Who was the US President on June 20, 1956?

On June 20, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 20, 1956?

On June 20, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on June 20, 1956?

On June 20, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about June 20th?

June 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of June. 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 June 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - After it was allegedly violating iranian airspace, the islamic revolutionary guard corps shot down an american rq-4 global hawk spy plane.
  • 2018 - Sinking of the mv sinar bangun. the ferry, designed to carry 43 passengers, sinks at tigaras, lake toba in north sumatra. 192 people are reported missing.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war, military intervention against isil: after russia threatened that any u.s.-led coalition aircraft flying west of euphrates would be considered a target, the royal australian air force (raaf), suspends combat operations against isil in syria. (the guardian). a u.s. f-15 destroys an iranian shahed 129 drone close to the jordan-syria border, where u.s. ground troops are based.

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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 June 1956?

June 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.

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