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April 20, 1956 was the 111th day of the year 1956, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.
Is April 20, 1956 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, 1956, who was born and died on April 20, 1956, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 20, 1956, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The Creature Walks Among Us, directed by John Sherwood), TV series (e.g. Double Cross) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 20th, 1956 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 20, 1956?
- April 20, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 20, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 20, 1956?
- April 20, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 20, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
- April 20, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 20, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- April 20, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 20, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 20, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 20, 1956?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 1956?
- Who was the Pope on April 20, 1956?
What day of the week was April 20, 1956?
April 20, 1956 was a Friday and it was the 111th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 20, 1956 can also be written as 4/20/1956 in the US and as 20/4/1956 in UK and Europe.
April 20, 1956: 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, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 20, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 20th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 20, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 20, 1956 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 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 April 20, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 02:16 pm and setting at 02:58 am.
The previous full moon was on Mar 26, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Apr 25, 1956.
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Who was born on April 20, 1956?
Famous people born on April 20, 1956:
- Georgie Glen
Georgie Glen is a Scottish actor known for her roles in various TV series and films.
- Beatrice Ask
Beatrice Ask is a Swedish politician who served as Minister for Justice in the Swedish government.
- Peter Chelsom
English film director, writer, and actor.
- Kakha Bendukidze
Georgian economist and politician, georgian minister of economy (b. 1956).
- Franco Danieli
- Prudencio Norales
- Ángel Aguirre Rivero
Whose famous birthday is on April 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 20th:
![Luther Vandross]()
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, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 67 years 11 months old,
or 815 months and 30 days old,
or 3548 weeks
or 24836 days old,
if you were born on April 20, 1956.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, 1956?
There are 1 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 20, 1956?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 20, 1956.
April 20, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 20, 1956:
- Jaap Vranken
Organist/composer (stabat mater).
- Lieven Duvosel
Flemish music composer (levensschets), died at 78.
- Allen Kearns
- Francesco Pezza
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.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 20th
April 20, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 20, 1956:
- 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, 1956:
- Chinese Language Day
Saints celebrated on April 20, 1956:
- Saint Victor (d.303)
- Saint Marcellinus
- Saint Theotimus (died 407)
April 20, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 20, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 16th and April 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 20, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 20, 1956 was The Poor People Of Paris by Winifred Atwell, according to the music chart for the week April 16th and April 22nd.
April 20, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 20, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 16th and April 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Winifred Atwell - The Poor People Of Paris
- The Dreamweavers - It's Almost Tomorrow
- Kay Starr - Rock And Roll Waltz
- The Hilltoppers - Only You
- Dave King With The Keynotes - Memories Are Made Of This
April 20, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 20, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Creature Walks Among Us
Release year: 1956
Directed by: John Sherwood
Starring: Jeff Morrow, Rex Reason, Leigh Snowden, Gregg Palmer
Country: United States of America
Our Miss Brooks
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Al Lewis
Starring: Eve Arden, Gale Gordon, Don Porter, Robert Rockwell
The Swan
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Charles Vidor
Starring: Grace Kelly, Alec Guinness, Louis Jourdan, Agnes Moorehead
Country: United States of America
A Kiss Before Dying
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Gerd Oswald
Starring: Robert Wagner, Jeffrey Hunter, Virginia Leith, Joanne Woodward
The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Nunnally Johnson
Starring: Gregory Peck, Jennifer Jones, Fredric March, Marisa Pavan
April 20, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 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:
Double Cross
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Armand Gazarian
The Tony Hancock Show
Release year: 1956
Starring: Tony Hancock, Clive Dunn, John Vere, June Whitfield
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
ARD-Fernsehlotterie - Ein Platz an der Sonne
Release year: 1956
Melodie der Welt
Release year: 1956
April 20, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 20, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Last Hurrah
By: Edwin O'Connor
Inspired by James M. Curley's career, O'Connor's 1956 account on big-city politics portrays O'Connor's Irish-American political boss, a demagogue, and rogue, but he deeply understands his constituents.
Eloise
By: Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight
Meet Eloise, the adorable little darling of The Plaza Hotel in New York!
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.
The Quiet American
By: Graham Greene
Graham Greene's classic exploration on love, innocence and morality in Vietnam. "I never knew a person who had better motives for all his trouble," Graham Greene’s narrator Fowler says.
Who was the US President on April 20, 1956?
On April 20, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 1956?
On April 20, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 20, 1956?
On April 20, 1956 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 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 April 1956?
April 1956 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.
