Sunday May 20, 1956: on this day

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.

May 20, 1956 in May 1956 calendar

Here's what happened on May 20, 1956:

• Atomic fusion (thermonuclear) bomb dropped from plane-bikini atoll.
• Jordan government of samir resigns.
• In operation redwing (shot cherokee), the first united states airborne hydrogen bomb is dropped over bikini atoll in the pacific ocean;

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 20th is Taurus.

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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?

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

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Moon phase

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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Your place in the Universe on May 20, 1956

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Famous people born on May 20, 1956:

• Marlene Zuk

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

• Douglas Preston

  Douglas Preston is an American author, best known for his collaborations with Lincoln Child on thriller novels.

• 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.

• 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.

• Dean Butler

  Canadian-american screenwriter and producer of actor.

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

Whose famous birthday is on May 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 20th:

• 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

  Successful actress and singer known for her entrepreneurship ventures.

• Nawazuddin Siddiqui

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

• Busta Rhymes

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

• 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

  Singaporean-english journalist/producer.

• David Hedison

  American actor (d. 2019).

• Constance Towers

  Actress (capitol.

• Angela Goethals

  Actress (vi warshawski heartbreak hotel, heartbreak hotel).

• Yon González

  Spanish actor.

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

There are 31 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.

Famous people died on May 20, 1956:

• Jove Stanojević

  A Serbian scientist who made significant contributions to the field of physics.

• 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

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

• Lucy Gordon

  British actress and model (born 1980).

• Anton Diffring

  Koblenz, germany -- actor (assignment vienna).

• Barbara Murray

  English actress (d. 2014.

• Susan Roces

  Producer and actress from the philippines.

• 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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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

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. George Cates - 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. Ronnie Hilton - No Other Love
2. Winifred Atwell - The Poor People Of Paris
3. Teresa Brewer - A Tear Fell
4. Kay Starr - Rock And Roll Waltz
5. Lonnie Donegan - Lost John / Stewball