Friday November 20, 1959: on this day

About November 20th, 1959, in brief:

  • Historical events: WABC fires Alan Freed over payola scandal
  • Day of the week: November 20th, 1959 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Bo Derek, Phyllis Thaxter
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Mr. Blue by The Fleetwoods
  • #1 UK song: Travellin' Light by Cliff Richard & The Shadows
  • Popular movie: Ballad of a Soldier directed by Grigoriy Chukhray

More about November 20th, 1959? See below for more news and curiosities on November 20th, 1959.

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What day of the week was November 20, 1959?


November 20, 1959 was a Friday and it was the 324th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 20, 1959 can also be written as 11/20/1959 in the US and as 20/11/1959 in UK and Europe.

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November 20, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 20, 1959:

  • Wabc fires alan freed over payola scandal
  • The declaration of the rights of the child is adopted by the united nations.

November 20, 1959: What were the magazines covers that day?

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November 20, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 20th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 20, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Pig chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 20, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

Discover the Pig personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on November 20th, 1959 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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November 20, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on November 20, 1959 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 20, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 09:07 pm and setting at 11:21 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 15, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Dec 15, 1959.

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Who was born on November 20, 1959?


Famous people born on November 20, 1959:

  • Sean Young
    Sean Young

    American actress who has appeared onscreen since 1977.

  • Beate Metz

    German foreign correspondence clerk, journalist, and astrologer.

  • Orlando Figes

    British historian specializing in Russian history and author of several acclaimed books.

  • Gerard Baker

    Gerard Baker is a British journalist known for his work at The Wall Street Journal.

  • Ron Suskind

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author specializing in political and social issues.

  • Sloan Gibson

    Former Deputy Secretary of the U.S.

  • Diane James

    British politician.

  • Mario Martone

    Italian director and screenwriter.

  • Franz-Peter Tebartz-van Elst

    German prelate of the catholic church and theologian.

  • Richard Attias

    Businessman.

  • Sean Young in Louisville

    Kentucky, usa; actress ("dune, young doctors in love").

  • James McGovern

    American politician and lawyer.

  • Jo Bonner

    Politician.

  • Jean-Marie De Zerbi
  • James Price

Whose famous birthday is on November 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on November 20th:

  • Bo Derek
    Bo Derek

    American actress who earned $35,000 and gained a reputation for being the epitome beauty with her perfect 5'4" figure in "10".

  • Phyllis Thaxter
    Phyllis Thaxter

    Phyllis Thaxter was an American actress best known for her roles in films such as 'Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo' and 'Superman'.

  • Richard Dawson
    Richard Dawson

    Richard dawson was a british-american actor and comedian best known for hosting the game show family feud.

  • Veronica Hamel
    Veronica Hamel

    American producer and actress.

  • Estelle Parsons
    Estelle Parsons

    American actress and award-winning actress.

  • Reginald Denny
    Reginald Denny

    Reginald Denny was an English actor who appeared in many Hollywood films during the early 20th century.

  • Nadine Velazquez
    Nadine Velazquez

    American model and actress.

  • Tusshar Kapoor
    Tusshar Kapoor

    Indian bollywood actor and producer.

  • Dan Byrd
    Dan Byrd

    American actor.

  • Judy Canova
    Judy Canova

    American actress and comedian (b. 1913).

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How old is someone born on November 20, 1959?


Someone born on November 20, 1959 is:

64 years 6 months old,

or 774 months and 15 days old,

or 3367 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23573 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 20, 1959?

There are 169 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday November 20th 2024.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 20, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on November 20, 1959.

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November 20, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on November 20, 1959:

  • Biren Mitra

    Biren Mitra was an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Odisha from 1963 to 1965.

  • Sylvia Lopez

    French model and actress (b. 1933).

  • Carl Moser
  • Tullio Ascarelli
  • Alfonso López Pumarejo

What famous deaths happened on November 20th?

Famous deaths on November 20th:

  • Keith Michell
    Keith Michell

    Adelaide, south australia -- actor (6 wives of henry viii).

  • Lynn Bari
    Lynn Bari

    Roanoke (virginia) -- actress (connie detective wife earthbound).

  • Queen Alexandra
    Queen Alexandra

    The united kingdom (born 1844).

  • Antion Tolstoy

    Antion Tolstoy was a Russian writer who is regarded as one of the greatest novelists of all time, known for his works 'War and Peace' and...

  • Braxson Tolstoy

    Braxson Tolstoy was a Russian novelist and philosopher, known for his epic novels 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina', which explored themes...

  • Brezlyn Tolstoy

    Brezlyn Tolstoy was a renowned Russian novelist and philosopher, best known for his epic novels 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina', which...

  • Eisen Tolstoy

    Eisen Tolstoy was a renowned Russian novelist and philosopher, best known for his epic novels 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina'.

  • Odesser Tolstoy

    Odesser Tolstoy was a Russian novelist and philosopher, best known for his epic novels 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina'.

  • Adriella Tolstoy

    Adriella Tolstoy was a Russian novelist and philosopher, best known for his epic novels 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina'.

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November 20, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on November 20, 1959:

  • Church of England - Edmund the Martyr
  • Brazil - Zumbi Day (since 1978)
  • United Kingdom - wedding day of Queen Elizabeth II (1947), official flag day
  • Mexico - Anniversary of the Revolution (1910)
  • UNICEF - Universal Children's Day
  • Transgender Day of Remembrance (since 1999) [1]
  • Vietnam - Teacher's Day (Ngay nha giáo Vi?t Nam)

Observances on November 20, 1959:

  • Africa Industrialization Day
  • World Children's Day
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November 20, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 20, 1959 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 16th and November 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


November 20, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 20, 1959 was Mr. Blue by The Fleetwoods, according to the music chart for the week November 16th and November 22nd.

November 20, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on November 20, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 16th and November 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Mr. Blue
  2. - Mack The Knife
  3. - Don't You Know
  4. - Put Your Head On My Shoulder
  5. - Heartaches By The Number

November 20, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 20, 1959 was Travellin' Light by Cliff Richard & The Shadows, according to the music chart for the week November 16th and November 22nd.

November 20, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on November 20, 1959 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 16th and November 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Travellin' Light
  2. - Mack The Knife
  3. - What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For?
  4. - Red River Rock
  5. - ('Til) I Kissed You

November 20, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 20, 1959 was So Many Ways by Brook Benton, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 16th and November 22nd.

November 20, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on November 20, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 16th and November 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - So Many Ways
  2. - Dance With Me
  3. - Don't You Know
  4. - Mr. Blue
  5. - Poison Ivy

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November 20, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on November 20, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Ballad of a Soldier

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Grigoriy Chukhray

Starring: Vladimir Ivashov, Zhanna Prokhorenko, Antonina Maksimova, Nikolay Kryuchkov

Country: United States of America

Operation Petticoat

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Blake Edwards

Starring: Cary Grant, Tony Curtis, Joan O'Brien, Dina Merrill

Country: United States of America

Expresso Bongo

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Val Guest

Starring: Laurence Harvey, Sylvia Syms, Yolande Donlan, Cliff Richard

The Atomic Submarine

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Spencer Gordon Bennet

Starring: Arthur Franz, Dick Foran, Brett Halsey, Tom Conway

Ben Hur

Release year: 1959

Directed by: William R. Kowalchuk Jr.

November 20, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on November 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:

Showtime

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Tom Dey

Take It Easy

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Anantha Padmanabha

Not for Hire

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Mike Cajuin

Country: United States of America

Shotgun Slade

Release year: 1959

Country: United States of America

Spotlight

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Tom McCarthy

November 20, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on November 20, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

This Is My God by Herman Wouk

This Is My God

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This is My God is Herman Wouk’s famous introduction to Judaism. It has been completely updated and revised with a new chapter entitled Israel at Forty.

The Lotus Eaters by Gerald Green

The Lotus Eaters

By:

Fast shipping, usually the same day.

Folk Medicine by Deforest Clinton Jarvis

Folk Medicine

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Folk Medicine is an indispensable book for anyone suffering from this debilitating disease. The best-selling author of Folk Medicine concentrates his remarkable talents on providing effective and natural remedies.

Affectionately, F.D.R. by James Roosevelt and Sidney Shalett

Affectionately, F.D.R.

By:

This rare antiquarian book is a facsimile of the original. It may have marks, notations and pages that aren't perfect due to its age.

Mine Enemy Grows Older by Alexander King

Mine Enemy Grows Older

By:

Mine Enemy Gets Older

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Who was the US President on November 20, 1959?

On November 20, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on November 20, 1959?

On November 20, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on November 20, 1959?

On November 20, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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What is special about November 20th?

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

  • 2018 - November 2018, kabul attack: at least 50 people were killed and 83 more injured in a suicide bombing at a mawlid gathering, kabul, afghanistan.
  • 2017 - Economy of the united states: a lawsuit is filed by the u.s. department of justice to stop the merger of at&t & time warner.
  • 2016 - An attack by insurgent groups from muse, shan state on tatmadaw checkpoints and police outposts in tatmadaw has resulted in at least 8 deaths and over a dozen injuries. according to the state counselor's office, the attack was carried out by the kachin independence army (ta'ang national liberation army), myanmar national democratic alliance army (mnda) and other insurgent groups.

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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 November 1959?

November 1959 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with November being the 11th 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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