Monday April 20, 1959: on this day

April 20, 1959 was the 110th day of the year 1959, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is April 20, 1959 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, 1959, who was born and died on April 20, 1959, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 20, 1959, which were the most popular songs (ex. Come Softly To Me by The Fleetwoods), movies (e.g. The 400 Blows, directed by François Truffaut), TV series (e.g. Focus) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 20th, 1959 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 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

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April 20, 1959: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 20, 1959:

  • 63rd boston marathon won by eino oksanen of finland in 2:22:42.

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April 20, 1959: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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

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April 20, 1959: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 20, 1959 was Full Moon.

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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Who was born on April 20, 1959?


Famous people born on April 20, 1959:

  • Clint Howard
    Clint Howard

    Movie actor.

  • Julian Beever

    Famous for his pavement drawings that create optical illusions.

  • Clint Howard in Burbank

    California, usa; actor (gentle ben).

  • Sean Bean

    Actor.

  • Paolo Lepori
  • Stefano Manetti
  • Paola Morra
  • Boris Kokorev
  • Paolo Tassetto
  • James Wong
  • Yuji Okumoto
  • Jean-Yves Ferri
  • Juan Antonio Guerrero Alves
  • Wim Hof
  • Guillermo Guido

Whose famous birthday is on April 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 20th:

  • Luther Vandross
    Luther Vandross

    Luther 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...

  • Andy Serkis
    Andy Serkis

    Andy 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 Electra

    American actress who made a successful career replacing stars like pamela anderson lee and jenny mccarthy of mtvaeur(tm), which has seen her...

  • Jessica Lange
    Jessica Lange

    American academy award winning actress, who started her film career in 1976 with the remake of king kong.

  • Edie Sedgwick
    Edie Sedgwick

    American model with amazing eyes and great legs.

  • Shemar Moore
    Shemar Moore

    American actor, former fashion model.

  • Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal

    After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.

  • Crispin Glover
    Crispin Glover

    American actor, known for being one of hollywood's most famous oddballs, dada renaissance men, iconoclast auteurs, absurdist entrepreneurs,...

  • Veronica Cartwright
    Veronica Cartwright

    Veronica cartwright is an english-american actress known for her roles in alien, the birds, and invasion of the body snatchers.

  • George Takei
    George Takei

    American actor, director, and author.

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April 20, 1959: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 64 years 11 months old,

or 779 months and 9 days old,

or 3388 weeks and 4 days old,

or 23720 days old,

if you were born on April 20, 1959.

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, 1959?

There are 22 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, 1959?

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

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April 20, 1959: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 20, 1959:

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

What famous deaths happened on April 20th?

Famous deaths on April 20th:

  • Benny Hill
    Benny Hill

    British comedian, who was well-known for his funny and humorous style.

  • Alan Dale
    Alan Dale

    American singer (born 1925).

  • Christian X
    Christian X

    King 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

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April 20, 1959: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 20, 1959:

  • 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, 1959:

  • Chinese Language Day

Saints celebrated on April 20, 1959:

  • Saint Victor (d.303)
  • Saint Marcellinus
  • Saint Theotimus (died 407)
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April 20, 1959: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 20, 1959 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, 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.

April 20, 1959: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 20, 1959 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:

  1. - Come Softly To Me
  2. - Venus
  3. - Pink Shoe Laces
  4. - I Need Your Love Tonight
  5. - (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.

April 20, 1959: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 20, 1959 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:

  1. - Side Saddle
  2. - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
  3. - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
  4. - Petite Fleur
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week April 20th and April 26th.

April 20, 1959: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 20, 1959 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 20th and April 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - It's Just A Matter Of Time
  2. - Everybody Likes To Cha Cha Cha
  3. - That's Why (I Love You So)
  4. - Almost Grown
  5. - Come Softly To Me

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April 20, 1959: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 20, 1959 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The 400 Blows

The 400 Blows

Release year: 1959

Directed by: François Truffaut

Starring: Jean-Pierre Léaud, Albert Rémy, Claire Maurier, Guy Decomble

Country: United States of America

Hiroshima Mon Amour

Hiroshima Mon Amour

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Alain Resnais

Starring: Emmanuelle Riva, Eiji Okada, Stella Dassas, Pierre Barbaud

Country: United States of America

The Hound of the Baskervilles

The Hound of the Baskervilles

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Terence Fisher

Starring: Peter Cushing, André Morell, Christopher Lee, Marla Landi

Country: United States of America

These Thousand Hills

These Thousand Hills

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Richard Fleischer

Starring: Don Murray, Richard Egan, Lee Remick, Patricia Owens

The World of Apu

The World of Apu

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Satyajit Ray

Starring: Soumitra Chatterjee, Sharmila Tagore, Alok Chakravarty, Swapan Mukherjee

Country: United States of America

April 20, 1959: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 20, 1959 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Focus

Focus

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa

Great Expectations

Great Expectations

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Alfonso Cuaron

Lili

Lili

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Charles Walters

Border Patrol

Border Patrol

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Steven Rosenbaum

The Scarf

The Scarf

Release year: 1959

Directed by: Neil Willoughby

April 20, 1959: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 20, 1959 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Pioneer, Go Home! by Richard Powell

Pioneer, Go Home!

By:

This 50th anniversary edition of Richard Powell's 1959 New York Times bestseller includes a new preface written by the author.

My Brother Was An Only Child by Jack Douglas

My Brother Was An Only Child

By:

Douglas, Jack

The Middle Age Of Mrs. Eliot by Angus Wilson

The Middle Age Of Mrs. Eliot

By:

Meg Eliot, the wife of a successful barrister, has a beautiful home in Westminster and hosts cocktail parties as well as a number of charitable committees.

Twixt Twelve And Twenty by Pat Boone

Twixt Twelve And Twenty

By:

Vintage paperback

The Watch That Ends The Night by Hugh MacLennan

The Watch That Ends The Night

By:

George and Catherine Stewart share the burden of Catherine Stewart's heart disease. This could lead to her death at any moment.

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Who was the US President on April 20, 1959?

On April 20, 1959 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 1959?

On April 20, 1959 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 20, 1959?

On April 20, 1959 the Pope was John XXIII.

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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),

Find out more about April 20th

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What happened in 1959?

1959 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • England complete 5-0 series drubbing of India
  • Texas Instruments requests patent of IC
  • WVUE TV channel 8 in New Orleans, LA (ABC) begins broadcasting

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What was the calendar for April 1959?

April 1959 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.

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