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April 20, 1908 was the 111th day of the year 1908, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.
Is April 20, 1908 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on April 20, 1908, who was born and died on April 20, 1908, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 20, 1908, which were the most popular songs (ex. One Sweet Little girl by Harry Macdonough), movies (e.g. Long Distance Wireless Photography, directed by Georges Méliès), TV series books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 20th, 1908 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 20, 1908?
- April 20, 1908: What happened on that day?
- April 20, 1908: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 20, 1908: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 20, 1908?
- April 20, 1908: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 20, 1908: What famous people died on that day?
- April 20, 1908: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 20, 1908: Number 1 song on that day
- April 20, 1908: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 20, 1908?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 1908?
- Who was the Pope on April 20, 1908?
What day of the week was April 20, 1908?
April 20, 1908 was a Monday and it was the 111th day of the year 1908 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 20, 1908 can also be written as 4/20/1908 in the US and as 20/4/1908 in UK and Europe.
April 20, 1908: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 20, 1908:
- 12th boston marathon won by tom morrissey of new york in 2:25:43.2.
- Opening day of competition in the new south wales rugby league.
April 20, 1908: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 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 April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 20, 1908: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 20, 1908 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 20th, 1908 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 20, 1908: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 20, 1908 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 20, 1908 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 April 20, 1908 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 10:02 pm and setting at 08:41 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 16, 1908 while the next full moon would come on May 16, 1908.
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Who was born on April 20, 1908?
Famous people born on April 20, 1908:
- Lionel Hampton
American vibraphone pianist and actor (d. 2002).
- Wilhelmus M
Bekkers bishop of hertogenbosch.
- Pierre Korb
France sport champion.
- Ren? Guillemain
Bourges physician.
- Enzo Grossi
- Frederico Serrão
- Donald Wandrei
- Luciano Montero
- Giuseppe Carlo Rossi
Whose famous birthday is on April 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 20th:
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Luther VandrossLuther vandross was a renowned r&b singer known for his smooth and soulful voice, and for hits like 'never too much' and 'dance with my...
![Jessica Lange]()
Jessica LangeAmerican academy award winning actress, who started her film career in 1976 with the remake of king kong.
![Andy Serkis]()
Andy SerkisAndy serkis is an english actor known for his groundbreaking motion-capture performances in iconic roles such as gollum in the lord of the...
![Carmen Electra]()
Carmen ElectraAmerican actress who made a successful career replacing stars like pamela anderson lee and jenny mccarthy of mtvaeur(tm), which has seen her...
![Edie Sedgwick]()
Edie SedgwickAmerican model with amazing eyes and great legs.
![Shemar Moore]()
Shemar MooreAmerican actor, former fashion model.
![Ryan O'Neal]()
Ryan O'NealAfter starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.
![Crispin Glover]()
Crispin GloverAmerican actor, known for being one of hollywood's most famous oddballs, dada renaissance men, iconoclast auteurs, absurdist entrepreneurs,...
![Veronica Cartwright]()
Veronica CartwrightVeronica cartwright is an english-american actress known for her roles in alien, the birds, and invasion of the body snatchers.
![George Takei]()
George TakeiAmerican actor, director, and author.
April 20, 1908: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 116 years and 5 days old,
or 1392 months and 5 days old,
or 6053 weeks and 3 days old,
or 42374 days old,
if you were born on April 20, 1908.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 April 20, 1908?
There are 360 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 20th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 20, 1908?
You belong to the Interbellum Generation if you were born on April 20, 1908.
April 20, 1908: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 20, 1908:
- Henry Chadwick
Known as the 'Father of Baseball' for his contributions to the development of the sport.
- Henry Chadwick sports reporter (baseball)
At 85 years old, the victim dies.
What famous deaths happened on April 20th?
Famous deaths on April 20th:
![Benny Hill]()
Benny HillBritish comedian, who was well-known for his funny and humorous style.
![Alan Dale]()
Alan DaleAmerican singer (born 1925).
![Christian X]()
Christian XKing of denmark (1912-1947), dies aged 76.
- Idrissa Deby
Former President of Chad.
- Galdino Balthazar
Brazilian indigenous leader and activist who fought for the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon rainforest.
- Briyan Stoker
Irish author known for his Gothic novel Dracula.
- Marl Stoker
Irish author best known for his Gothic novel 'Dracula'.
- Madylyn Pugh
Co-creator of the 'I Love Lucy' show.
- Zakariyah Deby
Former President of Chad.
- Felcia Farr
American actress known for her roles in classic films and television shows.
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April 20, 1908: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 20, 1908:
- USA- National High Five Day
- Blessed Oda (d. 1158)
- Festival of Matsu, Southeast Asia (2006).
- Astrology: First day of sun sign Taurus.
- Islam - Muhammad's Birthday observed in (2004)
- April 20 (4/20) is associated with 420 (cannabis culture).
- Ridván begins at sunset (Bahá'f Faith).
Observances on April 20, 1908:
- Chinese Language Day
Saints celebrated on April 20, 1908:
- Saint Victor (d.303)
- Saint Marcellinus
- Saint Theotimus (died 407)
April 20, 1908: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 20, 1908 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 20th and April 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 20, 1908: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 20, 1908 was One Sweet Little girl by Harry Macdonough, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.
April 20, 1908: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 20, 1908 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 20th and April 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Harry Macdonough - One Sweet Little girl
- Bob Roberts - I've Got a Tickling Sensation 'Round My Heart for You
- Billy Murray - I'm Looking for the Man That Wrote the Merry Widow Waltz
April 20, 1908: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 20, 1908 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Long Distance Wireless Photography
Release year: 1908
Directed by: Georges Méliès
Starring: Fernande Albany, Georges Méliès
Sausage
Release year: 1908
Directed by: Robert Grieves
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Release year: 1908
Directed by: Pierre Gang
The Nomads
Release year: 1908
Directed by: Brandon Eric Kamin
A Narrow Escape
Release year: 1908
Who was the US President on April 20, 1908?
On April 20, 1908 the US President was Theodore Roosevelt (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 1908?
On April 20, 1908 the UK Prime Minister was H. H. Asquith (Liberal).
Who was the Pope on April 20, 1908?
On April 20, 1908 the Pope was Pius X.
What is special about April 20th?
April 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of April. 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 April 20th, such as:
- 2019 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). seven people are killed in kabul when suicide bombers and gunmen storm the communications ministry.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: isil accepts control of yarmouk camp, southern damascus, to the syrian army in exchange for safe passage into isil-held territory within the syrian desert. this brings the predominantly palestinian refugee area under government control for first time since 2012.
- 2017 - After a man opened fire on police officers at central paris' champs-elysees, one policeman was killed and the other critically injured. a gunman attempted to flee but was shot and killed, while another person was injured. although isil claims responsibility, the claim is disputed. francois hollande, president of france, says all evidence points to a terrorist attack. (abc news america via yahoo!) (bbc),
What happened in 1908?
1908 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Russia takes part of Poland
- 1st time, ball signifying new year dropped at Times Square
- Canadian branch of the Royal Mint opens in Ottawa
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What was the calendar for April 1908?
April 1908 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
