Monday February 20, 1956: on this day
About February 20th, 1956, in brief:
- Historical events: WOSU TV channel 34 in Columbus, OH (PBS) begins broadcasting
- Day of the week: February 20th, 1956 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Kurt Cobain, Cindy Crawford
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: The Great Pretender by The Platters
- #1 UK song: Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford
- Popular movie: The Killer Is Loose directed by Budd Boetticher
More about February 20th, 1956? See below for more news and curiosities on February 20th, 1956.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 20, 1956?
- February 20, 1956: What happened on that day?
- February 20, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 20, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 20, 1956?
- How old is someone born on February 20, 1956?
- February 20, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
- February 20, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 20, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- February 20, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 20, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 20, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 20, 1956?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 20, 1956?
- Who was the Pope on February 20, 1956?
What day of the week was February 20, 1956?
February 20, 1956 was a Monday and it was the 51st day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 20, 1956 can also be written as 2/20/1956 in the US and as 20/2/1956 in UK and Europe.
February 20, 1956: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 20, 1956:
- Wosu tv channel 34 in columbus, oh (pbs) begins broadcasting
- The united states merchant marine academy becomes a permanent service academy.
February 20, 1956: What were the magazines covers that day?
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February 20, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 20th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 20, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 20, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Monkey personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 20th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 20, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 20, 1956 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 20, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 11:42 am and setting at 03:04 am.
The previous full moon was on Jan 27, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Feb 26, 1956.
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Who was born on February 20, 1956?
Famous people born on February 20, 1956:
![Rick Green]()
Rick GreenCanadian ice hockey player.
- Larry Charles
Larry charles is a writer known for his work on the tv show seinfeld and for directing the film borat.
- Annu Kapoor
Indian actor.
- Charlie Adler
American voice actor.
- Charles Cummins in Clintwood
Virginia, usa.
- Patrick Orrière
French race horse trainer who was killed on february 24, 2014.
- Lise Lamétrie
- Jeanette Zanier
- François Bréda
- Giulio Scarpati
- Oddvar Kristensen
- Roberto Landi
- Craig Pollock
- Lodovico Sonego
- Bruno Tshibala
- Giorgio Vittadini
Whose famous birthday is on February 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 20th:
![Kurt Cobain]()
Kurt CobainMusician (nirvana) (born 1967).
![Cindy Crawford]()
Cindy CrawfordAmerican model.
![Ivana Trump]()
Ivana TrumpCzechoslovakian-american news figure and socialite.
![Sidney Poitier]()
Sidney PoitierAmerican actor.
![Gordon Brown]()
Gordon BrownScottish member of parliament.
![Chelsea Peretti]()
Chelsea PerettiChelsea peretti is a comedian known for her stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, and for her role as gina linetti on the tv show brooklyn...
![Gloria Vanderbilt]()
Gloria VanderbiltAmerican entrepreneur and heiress.
![Lili Taylor]()
Lili TaylorActress (ransom and short cuts, role model).
![Jennifer O'Neill]()
Jennifer O'NeillAmerican actress.
![Lauren Ambrose]()
Lauren AmbroseLauren Ambrose is an American actress known for her roles in the television series Six Feet Under and Servant.
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How old is someone born on February 20, 1956?
Someone born on February 20, 1956 is:
68 years 3 months old,
or 819 months and 3 days old,
or 3561 weeks and 3 days old,
or 24930 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 20, 1956?
There are 273 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 20th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 20, 1956?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 20, 1956.
February 20, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 20, 1956:
- Heinrich Barkhausen
- Henri Claudel
- Attilio Tamaro
What famous deaths happened on February 20th?
Famous deaths on February 20th:
![Sandra Dee]()
Sandra DeeAmerican actress, and teenage film idol in the late 50s and 60s.
![Dick York]()
Dick YorkAmerican actor who played the role of darren in "bewitched", a long-running series starring elizabeth montgomery.
![Alexander Haig]()
Alexander HaigAmerican soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...
![John Raitt]()
John RaittAmerican actor, singer, and recording artist.
![Rosemary DeCamp]()
Rosemary DeCampAmerican actress, who was known as "yankee doodle", after playing james cagneyaeur (tm)'s mother in 1942's "yankee doodle dandy.
![Max Schreck]()
Max SchreckGerman actor (born 1879).
![Thurston Hall]()
Thurston HallActor (mr schuyler topper), dies at 75.
![Jack Ingram]()
Jack IngramActor (law of the west), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.
- Milderd Dresselhaus
Pioneering researcher in the field of carbon science and nanotechnology.
- Fredderick Douglass
Prominent African American abolitionist and writer.
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February 20, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 20, 1956:
- Presidents' Day - This holiday honors all past and present U.S. presidents, with a particular focus on George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
Observances on February 20, 1956:
- World Day of Social Justice
February 20, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 20, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 20th and February 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 20, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 20, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.
February 20, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 20, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Platters - The Great Pretender
- Eddie Fisher - Dungaree Doll
February 20, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 20, 1956 was Sixteen Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week February 20th and February 26th.
February 20, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 20, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 20th and February 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Tennessee Ernie Ford - Sixteen Tons
- Dean Martin - Memories Are Made Of This
- Frank Sinatra - (Love Is) The Tender Trap
- Lou Busch - Zambesi
- Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
February 20, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 20, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
February 20, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 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:
February 20, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 20, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Night To Remember
By: Walter Lord
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.
Herblock'S Here And Now
By: Herbert Block
Herbert Block is a great political cartoonist. This is a wonderful collection of his work during the time of Harry Truman & Dwight Eisenhower.
The Secret Of The Hittites
By: C.W. Ceram
Good hardcover book. Good binding. Highly readable.
No Time For Sergeants
By: Mac Hyman
One of the most popular books ever written is No Time for Sergeants. It was first published in 1954. The book has been made into a Broadway Play and several Theatrical Productions. The movie, along with a long-running television series, …
How To Live 365 Days A Year
By: John A. Schindler
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.
Who was the US President on February 20, 1956?
On February 20, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 20, 1956?
On February 20, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 20, 1956?
On February 20, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about February 20th?
February 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of February. 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 February 20th, such as:
- 2019 - According to the southern poverty law center, there has been a 30% increase in hate groups in america over the last four years. this includes a 7% increase for 2018.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: turkish military operations in afrin: prosyrian government forces are deployed to support the kurdish ypg in its fight against turkey, and the turkish-backed free syrian army (afrin region). this opens up a new front for the war.
- 2017 - According to the philippine coast guard, gunmen attacked a vietnamese ship near tawi-tawi in the philippines. they killed at least one soldier and kidnapped seven more. abu sayyaf militants are believed to be behind the attack.
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 February 1956?
February 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
