Monday April 20, 1959: on this day
April 20, 1959 was the 110th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.
Is April 20, 1959 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, 1959, who was born and died on April 20, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 20, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Come Softly To Me by The Fleetwoods), movies (e.g. The 400 Blows, directed by François Truffaut), TV series (e.g. Focus) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 20th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 20, 1959?
- April 20, 1959: What happened on that day?
- April 20, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 20, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 20, 1959?
- April 20, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 20, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
- April 20, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 20, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
- April 20, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 20, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 20, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 20, 1959?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 1959?
- Who was the Pope on April 20, 1959?
What day of the week was April 20, 1959?
April 20, 1959 was a Monday and it was the 110th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 20, 1959 can also be written as 4/20/1959 in the US and as 20/4/1959 in UK and Europe.
April 20, 1959: 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, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 20, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.
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April 20, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 20, 1959 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 20, 1959 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, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 03:52 pm and setting at 04:07 am.
The previous full moon was on Mar 24, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Apr 23, 1959.
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Famous people born on April 20, 1959:
- Clint Howard
Movie actor.
- Julian Beever
Famous for his pavement drawings that create optical illusions.
- Clint Howard in Burbank
California, usa; actor (gentle ben).
- Sean Bean
Actor.
- Paolo Lepori
- Stefano Manetti
- Paola Morra
- Boris Kokorev
- Paolo Tassetto
- James Wong
- Yuji Okumoto
- Jean-Yves Ferri
- Juan Antonio Guerrero Alves
- Wim Hof
- Guillermo Guido
Whose famous birthday is on April 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 20th:
- Luther Vandross
Luther 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...
- Jessica Lange
American academy award winning actress, who started her film career in 1976 with the remake of king kong.
- Andy Serkis
Andy 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
American actress who made a successful career replacing stars like pamela anderson lee and jenny mccarthy of mtvaeur(tm), which has seen her...
- Edie Sedgwick
American model with amazing eyes and great legs.
- Shemar Moore
American actor, former fashion model.
- Ryan O'Neal
After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.
- Crispin Glover
American actor, known for being one of hollywood's most famous oddballs, dada renaissance men, iconoclast auteurs, absurdist entrepreneurs,...
- Veronica Cartwright
Veronica cartwright is an english-american actress known for her roles in alien, the birds, and invasion of the body snatchers.
- George Takei
American actor, director, and author.
April 20, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 65 years and 5 days old,
or 780 months and 5 days old,
or 3392 weeks and 3 days old,
or 23747 days old,
if you were born on April 20, 1959.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, 1959?
There are 360 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, 1959?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 20, 1959.
April 20, 1959: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 20, 1959:
- Paul Van Asbroeck
- Morris Jessup
- Hermann Kratz
- Nicola Russo
What famous deaths happened on April 20th?
Famous deaths on April 20th:
- Benny Hill
British comedian, who was well-known for his funny and humorous style.
- Alan Dale
American singer (born 1925).
- Christian X
King 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, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 20, 1959:
- 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, 1959:
- Chinese Language Day
Saints celebrated on April 20, 1959:
- Saint Victor (d.303)
- Saint Marcellinus
- Saint Theotimus (died 407)
April 20, 1959: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 20, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 20th and April 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 20, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 20, 1959 was Come Softly To Me by The Fleetwoods, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.
April 20, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 20, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 20th and April 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Fleetwoods - Come Softly To Me
- Frankie Avalon - Venus
- Dodie Stevens - Pink Shoe Laces
- Elvis Presley - I Need Your Love Tonight
- Elvis Presley - (Now And Then There's) A Fool Such As I
April 20, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 20, 1959 was Side Saddle by Russ Conway, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.
April 20, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 20, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 20th and April 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Russ Conway - Side Saddle
- Buddy Holly - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
- The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
- Chris Barber's Jazz Band - Petite Fleur
- Shirley Bassey - As I Love You
April 20, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 20, 1959 was It's Just A Matter Of Time by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.
April 20, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 20, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 20th and April 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
- Sam Cooke - Everybody Likes To Cha Cha Cha
- Jackie Wilson - That's Why (I Love You So)
- Chuck Berry - Almost Grown
- The Fleetwoods - Come Softly To Me
April 20, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 20, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
April 20, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 20, 1959 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
April 20, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 20, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on April 20, 1959?
On April 20, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 1959?
On April 20, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 20, 1959?
On April 20, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.
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 1959?
1959 was filled with very interesting events such as
- England complete 5-0 series drubbing of India
- Texas Instruments requests patent of IC
- WVUE TV channel 8 in New Orleans, LA (ABC) begins broadcasting
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What was the calendar for April 1959?
April 1959 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.