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Wednesday April 20, 1955: on this day
April 20, 1955 was the 110th day of the year 1955, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is April 20, 1955 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, 1955, who was born and died on April 20, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 20, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. Whatever Lola Wants (Lola Gets) by Sarah Vaughan), movies (e.g. Shotgun, directed by Lesley Selander), TV series (e.g. Science Fiction Theatre) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 20th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 20, 1955?
- April 20, 1955: What happened on that day?
- April 20, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 20, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 20, 1955?
- April 20, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 20, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
- April 20, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 20, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
- April 20, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 20, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 20, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 20, 1955?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 1955?
- Who was the Pope on April 20, 1955?
What day of the week was April 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: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 20, 1955:
- Saint of bleecker st closes at broadway theater nyc after 92 performances
- The riviera casino opens on highway 91 in nevada.
April 20, 1955: 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, 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.
Discover the Goat personality and how the Wood 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 April 20th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 20, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 20, 1955 was New Moon.
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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Who was born on April 20, 1955?
Famous people born on April 20, 1955:
- Emiah Emerson
Emiah Emerson was a celebrated American playwright known for her thought-provoking and socially conscious works.
- Maebel Eriksson
Maebel Eriksson was a respected Swedish politician who served in the national parliament for over a decade.
- Hameed Kashmiri
Hameed Kashmiri is a prominent Pakistani playwright who has written several acclaimed plays exploring social and political themes.
- Kennet Olsson
Kennet Olsson is a Swedish businessman and philanthropist known for his contributions to various charitable organizations.
- Svante Pääbo
Swedish geneticist and nobel laureate.
- Donald Pettit
American astronaut and engineer.
- Donald R Pettit in Silverton
Oregon, usa; phd/astronaut.
- Dody Dorn
- René Valenzuela
- Armin Vilas
- Xi Meijuan
- Pietro Greco
- Francesco Prina
- Marie Risby
- Gilles Brassard
- Vito De Lorentis
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.
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George TakeiAmerican actor, director, and author.
April 20, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 69 years and 7 days old,
or 828 months and 7 days old,
or 3601 weeks and 3 days old,
or 25210 days old,
if you were born on April 20, 1955.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, 1955?
There are 358 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, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 20, 1955.
April 20, 1955: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 20, 1955:
- Ludwin Leichner
Ludwin Leichner was a German painter known for his Impressionist-style landscape paintings.
- Vitaliano Lugli
- Mario Maratelli
What famous deaths happened on April 20th?
Famous deaths on April 20th:
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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.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 20th
April 20, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 20, 1955:
- 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, 1955:
- Chinese Language Day
Saints celebrated on April 20, 1955:
- Saint Victor (d.303)
- Saint Marcellinus
- Saint Theotimus (died 407)
April 20, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 20, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 18th and April 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
April 20, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 20, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 18th and April 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Sarah Vaughan - Whatever Lola Wants (Lola Gets)
- Art Mooney - Honey-Babe
- Roy Hamilton - Unchained Melody
- Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
- 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.
April 20, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 20, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 18th and April 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Tennessee Ernie Ford - Give Me Your Word
- Perez 'Prez' Prado & His Orchestra - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
- Ruby Murray - Softly Softly
- Ruby Murray With Anne Warren - If Anyone Finds This I Love You
- Eddie Fisher - (I'm Always Hearing) Wedding Bells
April 20, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 20, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Shotgun
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Lesley Selander
Starring: Sterling Hayden, Yvonne De Carlo, Zachary Scott, Guy Prescott
Godzilla Raids Again
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Motoyoshi Oda
Starring: Hiroshi Koizumi, Setsuko Wakayama, Minoru Chiaki, Takashi Shimura
Jump Into Hell
Release year: 1955
Directed by: David Butler
Starring: Jacques Sernas, Kurt Kasznar, Arnold Moss, Peter van Eyck
Kentucky Rifle
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Carl K. Hittleman
Starring: Chill Wills, Lance Fuller, Cathy Downs, Sterling Holloway
The Prisoner
Release year: 1955
Directed by: Peter Glenville
Starring: Alec Guinness, Jack Hawkins, Wilfrid Lawson, Kenneth Griffith
April 20, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 20, 1955 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Science Fiction Theatre
Release year: 1955
Directed by: n/a
Starring: Truman Bradley
Country: United States of America
Orson Welles' Sketch Book
Release year: 1955
Televisite
Release year: 1955
KIRO 7 News
Release year: 1955
April 20, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 20, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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, …
Run Silent, Run Deep
By: Edward L. Beach
This is the story of the silent serviceaEUR", the submarine crews that destroyed the Japanese merchant ship. It is a narrative tale with drama and intimacy, telling the story of two strong-headed men. Their loves, their jealousies and their fates …
The View From Pompey'S Head
By: Hamilton Basso
Sweet, peaceful -- beautiful old Pompey's Head in South Carolina. Anson Page thought that he would end his life without it. After fifteen years as a Manhattan lawyer for a large publishing company, he returns to his hometown to solve …
Essays In The Public Philosophy
By: Walter Lippmann
Politics. First edition. The blue cloth covers are rubbed at the corners and spine ends. There is a faint glass ring on one side. Pages toned, interior clean and tight.
Who was the US President on April 20, 1955?
On April 20, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 1955?
On April 20, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 20, 1955?
On April 20, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.
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 1955?
1955 was filled with very interesting events such as
- WBBJ TV channel 7 in Jackson, TN (ABC) begins broadcasting
- Catch a Star opens at Plymouth Theater NYC for 23 performances
- J van Tilburg appointed Governor of Suriname
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What was the calendar for April 1955?
April 1955 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.
