Friday May 20, 1955: on this day

May 20, 1955 was the 140th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 20, 1955 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 20, 1955, who was born and died on May 20, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 20, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. Unchained Melody by Les Baxter & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Love Me or Leave Me, directed by Charles Vidor), TV series (e.g. Terminus) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 20th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 20, 1955?


May 20, 1955 was a Friday and it was the 140th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 20, 1955 can also be written as 5/20/1955 in the US and as 20/5/1955 in UK and Europe.

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May 20, 1955: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 20, 1955:

  • Argentine parliament accepts separation of church and state.

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May 20, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 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 May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 20, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 20, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on May 20th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 20, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 20, 1955 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 20, 1955 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 May 20, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:16 am and setting at 08:22 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 06, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Jun 05, 1955.

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Who was born on May 20, 1955?


Famous people born on May 20, 1955:

  • Anton Corbijn
    Anton Corbijn

    Dutch director and photographer.

  • Diego Abatantuono

    Italian theatre and cinema actor.

  • Nigel Griffiths

    Scottish politician, member of parliament, labour representative in edinburgh south.

  • Steve George

    American keyboard player and songwriter.

  • Zbigniew Preisner

    Polish producer and composer.

  • Jackie Robinson

    Major league baseball player (brooklyn dodgers 1947; hall of fame), has died at 53 from heart disease.

  • Vivienne Faull

    English priest.

  • Pierantonio Pavanello
  • Giancarlo Olivotto
  • Massimo Moriconi
  • Karl-Heinz Geils
  • Matthias Politycki
  • Filippo Maria Maraffi

Whose famous birthday is on May 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 20th:

  • James Stewart
    James Stewart

    James stewart was an iconic american actor known for his roles in classic films such as it's a wonderful life and mr.

  • Naturi Naughton
    Naturi Naughton

    Successful actress and singer known for her entrepreneurship ventures.

  • Nawazuddin Siddiqui
    Nawazuddin Siddiqui

    Nawazuddin siddiqui is an indian actor known for his versatile and intense performances in bollywood films.

  • Busta Rhymes
    Busta Rhymes

    Rhymes, an american rapper, formed leaders of the new school, in 1990.

  • Timothy Olyphant
    Timothy Olyphant

    Timothy olyphant is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like justified and deadwood, as well as in movies like live free or...

  • Louis Theroux
    Louis Theroux

    Singaporean-english journalist/producer.

  • David Hedison
    David Hedison

    American actor (d. 2019).

  • Constance Towers
    Constance Towers

    Actress (capitol.

  • Angela Goethals
    Angela Goethals

    Actress (vi warshawski heartbreak hotel, heartbreak hotel).

  • Yon González
    Yon González

    Spanish actor.

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May 20, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 68 years 10 months old,

or 826 months and 8 days old,

or 3592 weeks and 6 days old,

or 25150 days old,

if you were born on May 20, 1955.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 20, 1955?

There are 53 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 20, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 20, 1955.

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May 20, 1955: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 20, 1955:

  • Tetsuzō Iwamoto

What famous deaths happened on May 20th?

Famous deaths on May 20th:

  • Gilda Radner
    Gilda Radner

    American comedian on film and stage who created a collection of funny characters for tv's "saturday night live".

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Anton Diffring
    Anton Diffring

    Koblenz, germany -- actor (assignment vienna).

  • Barbara Murray
    Barbara Murray

    English actress (d. 2014.

  • Susan Roces
    Susan Roces

    Producer and actress from the philippines.

  • Jon Pertwee
    Jon Pertwee

    English actor, portrayed the third doctor (b. 1919).

  • Christopherjame Columbus

    Italian explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for widespread European exploration and the eventual...

  • Marquis de Lafayette

    French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War.

  • Churchill

    Legendary British boxer known for his fierce fighting style and iconic victories.

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May 20, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 20, 1955:

  • East Timor National Day.
  • Cameroon National Day.

Observances on May 20, 1955:

  • World Bee Day

Saints celebrated on May 20, 1955:

  • Saint Austregisilus
  • Saint Lucifer
  • Saint Theodore of Pavia
  • Saint Bernardine of Siena
  • Saint Ivo of Chartres
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May 20, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 20, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 16th and May 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 20, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 20, 1955 was Unchained Melody by Les Baxter & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

May 20, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 20, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Unchained Melody
  2. - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
  3. - Ballad Of Davy Crockett
  4. - Learnin' The Blues

May 20, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 20, 1955 was Stranger In Paradise by Tony Bennett, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.

May 20, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 20, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 16th and May 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Stranger In Paradise
  2. - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
  3. - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
  4. - Earth Angel
  5. - Give Me Your Word

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May 20, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 20, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Love Me or Leave Me

Love Me or Leave Me

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Charles Vidor

Starring: Doris Day, James Cagney, Cameron Mitchell, Robert Keith

Country: United States of America

Soldier of Fortune

Soldier of Fortune

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Edward Dmytryk

Starring: Clark Gable, Susan Hayward, Michael Rennie, Gene Barry

The Dam Busters

The Dam Busters

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Michael Anderson

Starring: Richard Todd, Michael Redgrave, Ursula Jeans, Basil Sydney

Country: United States of America

Kiss Me Deadly

Kiss Me Deadly

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Robert Aldrich

Starring: Ralph Meeker, Albert Dekker, Paul Stewart, Juano Hernandez

Country: United States of America

Bride of the Monster

Bride of the Monster

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Edward D. Wood Jr.

Starring: Bela Lugosi, Tor Johnson, Tony McCoy, Loretta King

Country: United States of America

May 20, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 20, 1955 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Terminus

Terminus

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Innerface Films LLC

Off the Record

Off the Record

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Alberto Triana

Science Fiction Theatre

Science Fiction Theatre

Release year: 1955

Directed by: n/a

Starring: Truman Bradley

Country: United States of America

CBC Summer Theatre

CBC Summer Theatre

Release year: 1955

May 20, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 20, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Dinner Party by Gretchen Finletter

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Something Of Value by Robert Ruark

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The novel Something of Value is based on the events that occurred in Kenya Colony during Mau Mau's violent insurrection in the 1950s. This uprising was almost exclusive to Kenya Colony.

Why Johnny Can'T Read by Rudolf Franz Flesch

Why Johnny Can'T Read

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The U.S. Department of Education recommends this classic book on phonics. This book contains complete instructions and materials for teaching children how to read at home.

How To Live 365 Days A Year by John A. Schindler

How To Live 365 Days A Year

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How to Live 365 days a Year is a classic self-help book that has sold over 1 million copies. It has been translated into 13 different languages.

The View From Pompey'S Head by Hamilton Basso

The View From Pompey'S Head

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Sweet, peaceful -- beautiful old Pompey's Head in South Carolina. Anson Page thought that he would end his life without it. After fifteen years as a Manhattan lawyer for a large publishing company, he returns to his hometown to solve …

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Who was the US President on May 20, 1955?

On May 20, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 20, 1955?

On May 20, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 20, 1955?

On May 20, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about May 20th?

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

  • 2019 - Threety-two people were killed when islamic state members set off a prison riot in vahdat (tajikistan) and started a fire at a jail in vahdat.
  • 2018 - 2018 lower puna eruption: lava continues to spew from kilauea (hawaii) fissures, reaching the pacific ocean, and severely injuring one person.
  • 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): an attack on an airbase controlled by the libyan national army in southern libya has claimed 140 lives.

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What happened in 1955?

1955 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • WBBJ TV channel 7 in Jackson, TN (ABC) begins broadcasting
  • Catch a Star opens at Plymouth Theater NYC for 23 performances
  • J van Tilburg appointed Governor of Suriname

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What was the calendar for May 1955?

May 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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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