What happened on Monday April 20, 1959?

Here's what happened on April 20, 1959:

• Soviet Ilyushin Il-18 Enters Commercial Service The Ilyushin Il-18, a significant Soviet-designed turboprop airliner, was officially introduced into commercial service by Aeroflot. This aircraft was capable of carrying 95 passengers and represented an important milestone in Soviet aviation technology during the Cold War era.
• Boston Marathon Victory by Finnish Runner The 63rd Boston Marathon was won by Eino Oksanen, a Finnish long-distance runner, who completed the race with an impressive time of 2 hours, 22 minutes, and 42 seconds. This victory highlighted Finland's strong tradition in long-distance running during the mid-20th century.

Events in 1959

April 20, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 20, 1959

Newspapers from Apr. 20, 1959

April 20, 1959 was a Monday and it was the 110th day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 20, 1959 can also be written as 4/20/1959 in the US and as 20/4/1959 in UK and Europe.

April 20, 1959 in April 1959 calendar

Famous people born on April 20, 1959:

• Sean Bean

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• Wim Hof

Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on April 20th

Famous people died on April 20, 1959:

• Paul Van Asbroeck
• Morris Jessup
• Hermann Kratz
• Nicola Russo

Famous people who died in 1959

Famous people who died on April 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on April 20, 1959 was Come Softly To Me by The Fleetwoods, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

1. The Fleetwoods - Come Softly To Me
2. Frankie Avalon - Venus
3. Dodie Stevens - Pink Shoe Laces
4. Elvis Presley - I Need Your Love Tonight
5. Elvis Presley - (Now And Then There's) A Fool Such As I

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

The number 1 song in the UK on April 20, 1959 was Side Saddle by Russ Conway, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

1. Russ Conway - Side Saddle
2. Buddy Holly - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
3. The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
4. Chris Barber's Jazz Band - Petite Fleur
5. Shirley Bassey - As I Love You

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

The number 1 R&B song on April 20, 1959 was It's Just A Matter Of Time by Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

1. Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
2. Sam Cooke - Everybody Likes To Cha Cha Cha
3. Jackie Wilson - That's Why (I Love You So)
4. Chuck Berry - Almost Grown
5. The Fleetwoods - Come Softly To Me

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 20, 1959 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 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 April 20, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 03:52 pm and setting at 04:07 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 24, 1959 while the next full moon would come on Apr 23, 1959.

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Your place in the Universe on April 20, 1959

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Someone born on April 20, 1959 is:

66 years and 23 days old,

or 792 months and 23 days old,

or 3447 weeks and 1 day old,

or 24130 days old,

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

There are 342 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, 1959?

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

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