Sunday May 20, 1956: on this day

May 20, 1956 was the 141st day of the year 1956, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is May 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 May 20, 1956, who was born and died on May 20, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 20, 1956, which were the most popular songs (ex. Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates), movies (e.g. The Searchers, directed by John Ford), TV series (e.g. Panorama) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was May 20, 1956?


May 20, 1956 was a Sunday and it was the 141st day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 20, 1956 can also be written as 5/20/1956 in the US and as 20/5/1956 in UK and Europe.

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May 20, 1956: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 20, 1956:

  • Atomic fusion (thermonuclear) bomb dropped from plane-bikini atoll.
  • Browse newspapers headlines from May 20, 1956
  • In operation redwing (shot cherokee), the first united states airborne hydrogen bomb is dropped over bikini atoll in the pacific ocean;

May 20, 1956: What were the magazines covers that day?

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

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

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

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


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The moon phase on May 20, 1956 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 20, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 04:27 pm and setting at 03:31 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 25, 1956 while the next full moon would come on May 24, 1956.

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Who was born on May 20, 1956?


Famous people born on May 20, 1956:

  • Marlene Zuk

    Noted biologist and author specializing in evolutionary biology and animal behavior.

  • Douglas Preston

    American journalist and author.

  • Boris Akunin

    Russian writer known for his historical detective novels.

  • Ingvar Ambjørnsen

    Norwegian-german critic and author.

  • Gerry Peyton

    English born irish international footballer and coach.

  • Dean Butler

    Canadian-american screenwriter and producer of actor.

  • Gregory Massialas

    A champion of the 1979 pan american team as a greek/american fencer.

  • Tomas Smid

    Czechoslovakia: tennis star.

  • William Michaelian

    American poet and novelist.

  • Alessandro Rubino
  • Tomáš Šmíd
  • Alireza Avayi
  • John C. Carney Jr.
  • Pål Jacobsen

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


You are 67 years 9 months old,

or 813 months and 28 days old,

or 3539 weeks and 2 days old,

or 24775 days old,

if you were born on May 20, 1956.

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 May 20, 1956?

There are 62 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, 1956?

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

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


Famous people died on May 20, 1956:

  • Max Beerbohm

    Author and illustrator from english-italian (d. 1956).

  • Zoltán Halmay

    Hungarian swimmer and trainer (b. 1881).

  • Albert Duquesne

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.

  • Jon Pertwee
    Jon Pertwee

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

  • Susan Roces
    Susan Roces

    Producer and actress from the philippines.

  • Christopherjame Columbus

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

  • Churchill

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

  • Marquis de Lafayette

    French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War.

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


Holidays on May 20, 1956:

  • East Timor National Day.
  • Cameroon National Day.

Observances on May 20, 1956:

  • World Bee Day

Saints celebrated on May 20, 1956:

  • Saint Austregisilus
  • Saint Lucifer
  • Saint Theodore of Pavia
  • Saint Bernardine of Siena
  • Saint Ivo of Chartres
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May 20, 1956: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 20, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 14th and May 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 20, 1956 was Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

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

The music chart in the USA on May 20, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Moonglow And Theme From Picnic

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 20, 1956 was No Other Love by Ronnie Hilton, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

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

The music chart in the UK on May 20, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 14th and May 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - No Other Love
  2. - The Poor People Of Paris
  3. - A Tear Fell
  4. - Rock And Roll Waltz
  5. - Lost John / Stewball

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

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

The Searchers

The Searchers

Release year: 1956

Directed by: John Ford

Starring: John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter, Vera Miles, Ward Bond

Country: United States of America

The Killing

The Killing

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Stanley Kubrick

Starring: Sterling Hayden, Coleen Gray, Vince Edwards, Jay C. Flippen

Country: United States of America

Great Day in the Morning

Great Day in the Morning

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Jacques Tourneur

Starring: Virginia Mayo, Robert Stack, Ruth Roman, Alex Nicol

Good-bye, My Lady

Good-bye, My Lady

Release year: 1956

Directed by: William A. Wellman

Starring: Walter Brennan, Phil Harris, Brandon De Wilde, Sidney Poitier

The Harder They Fall

The Harder They Fall

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Mark Robson

Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Rod Steiger, Jan Sterling, Mike Lane

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

Panorama

Panorama

Release year: 1956

Lui e lei

Lui e lei

Release year: 1956

Scaramouche

Scaramouche

Release year: 1956

Directed by: George Sidney

Double Cross

Double Cross

Release year: 1956

Directed by: Armand Gazarian

The Rosemary Clooney Show

The Rosemary Clooney Show

Release year: 1956

Starring: Rosemary Clooney

Country: United States of America

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

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

Eloise by Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight

Eloise

By:

Meet Eloise, the adorable little darling of The Plaza Hotel in New York!

The Birth Of Britain by Winston S. Churchill

The Birth Of Britain

By:

The Birth of Britain is the opening volume of A History of the English Speaking Peoples by Winston Churchill, the four-volume book that has been immensely popular and easy to read.

The Cross Of Iron by Willi Heinrich

The Cross Of Iron

By:

very good reading copy--ships quick--pit51

Ten North Frederick by John O'Hara

Ten North Frederick

By:

Fran Lebowitz described Joe Chapin as "the real F. Scott Fitzgerald", and he won the National Book Award for his novel. Joe Chapin lived a storybook lifestyle. He was a successful small-town lawyer who had a beautiful wife and two …

The Abode Of Love by Aubrey Menen

The Abode Of Love

By:

NY 1956 1st (A Scribners). A novel is a description of the conception, financing, and daily life of an English Harem in the middle 19th century.

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Who was the US President on May 20, 1956?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on May 20, 1956?

On May 20, 1956 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.

Find out more about May 20th

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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 May 1956?

May 1956 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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Sunday May 20, 1956