What happened on Wednesday April 20, 1955?

Here's what happened on April 20, 1955:

• Victorian Legislative Assembly No-Confidence Motion In a dramatic political showdown, Henry Bolte successfully passed a motion of no-confidence against John Cain's Labor government in the Victorian Legislative Assembly. After an intense twelve-hour debate, eleven expelled Labor Party members crossed the floor, effectively toppling Cain's government and marking a significant moment in Australian political history.
• First 'DON'T WALK' Pedestrian Signs Installed in NYC New York City introduced its first 'DON'T WALK' pedestrian crossing signs, marking a significant moment in urban traffic management and public safety. These signs would become a standard feature in cities worldwide, helping to regulate pedestrian movement and reduce traffic accidents.
• George Walbridge Perkins Jr. Appointed NATO Representative George Walbridge Perkins, Jr. was appointed as the new United States Permanent Representative to NATO, replacing John Chambers Hughes. This diplomatic appointment occurred during the height of the Cold War, signaling the ongoing strategic importance of NATO in international relations.
• Riviera Casino Opens in Nevada The Riviera Casino launched on Highway 91 in Nevada, contributing to the state's burgeoning gambling and entertainment industry. This new establishment would become part of the iconic Las Vegas Strip's development during the 1950s.
• Saint of Bleecker St Theater Production Closes The theatrical production 'Saint of Bleecker St' concluded its run at the Broadway Theater in New York City after 92 performances. While a relatively short run, the production likely contributed to the vibrant theatrical landscape of mid-1950s New York.

Events in 1955

April 20, 1955: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 20, 1955

Newspapers from Apr. 20, 1955

April 20, 1955 was a Wednesday and it was the 110th day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 20, 1955 can also be written as 4/20/1955 in the US and as 20/4/1955 in UK and Europe.

April 20, 1955 in April 1955 calendar

Famous people born on April 20, 1955:

• Svante Pääbo

  Prize laureate for his discoveries concerning the genomes of extinct hominins and human evolution.

• Dody Dorn
• Gilles Brassard
• Donald Pettit

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on April 20th

Famous people died on April 20, 1955:

• Vitaliano Lugli
• Mario Maratelli

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on April 20th

April 20, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 20, 1955 was Whatever Lola Wants (Lola Gets) by Sarah Vaughan, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

1. Sarah Vaughan - Whatever Lola Wants (Lola Gets)
2. Art Mooney - Honey-Babe
3. Roy Hamilton - Unchained Melody
4. Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
5. Fess Parker - Ballad Of Davy Crockett

April 20, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 20, 1955 was Give Me Your Word by Tennessee Ernie Ford, according to the music chart for the week April 18th and April 24th.

1. Tennessee Ernie Ford - Give Me Your Word
2. Perez 'Prez' Prado & His Orchestra - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
3. Ruby Murray - Softly Softly
4. Ruby Murray With Anne Warren - If Anyone Finds This I Love You
5. Eddie Fisher - (I'm Always Hearing) Wedding Bells

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

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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, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 20, 1955 is Goat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 20, 1955 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 20, 1955 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, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:40 am and setting at 06:02 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 07, 1955 while the next full moon would come on May 06, 1955.

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Your place in the Universe on April 20, 1955

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Someone born on April 20, 1955 is:

70 years 1 month old,

or 841 months and 4 days old,

or 3657 weeks and 3 days old,

or 25602 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 20, 1955?

There are 332 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 20th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 20, 1955?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 20, 1955.

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