What happened on Saturday August 20, 1955?

Here's what happened on August 20, 1955:

• Philippeville Massacre: Algerian Uprising The Battle of Philippeville, also known as the Philippeville massacre or the August Offensive, began with a massive assault by several thousand civilians targeting Europeans and moderate Muslim personalities in the city of Philippeville. This event was a critical moment in the Algerian struggle for independence from French colonial rule.
• Battle of Philippeville: Berber Raid on French Settlements A force of Berbers from the Atlas Mountains region of Algeria launched a violent raid on two rural settlements, resulting in the tragic deaths of 77 French nationals. This event was part of the broader Algerian War of Independence and marked a significant escalation of tensions between Algerian independence fighters and French colonial forces.
• Anti-French Riots in North Africa Widespread anti-French rioting erupted in Morocco and Algeria, resulting in hundreds of casualties. These riots were part of the growing resistance against French colonial rule and the struggle for independence in North Africa.
• World Speed Record for Aircraft An aircraft piloted by H.A. Hanes in Palmdale, California, became the first to exceed 1,800 miles per hour (2,897 kilometers per hour), marking a significant milestone in aviation technology and speed capabilities.
• Vitamin B12 Molecular Structure Revealed Dorothy Hodgkin and her colleagues published the definitive molecular structure of vitamin B12, a groundbreaking scientific achievement that significantly advanced understanding of this essential nutrient and its complex chemical composition.

Events in 1955

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

Magazines from Aug. 20, 1955

Newspapers from Aug. 20, 1955

August 20, 1955 was a Saturday and it was the 232nd day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 20, 1955 can also be written as 8/20/1955 in the US and as 20/8/1955 in UK and Europe.

August 20, 1955 in August 1955 calendar

Famous people born on August 20, 1955:

• Peter Gallagher

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• Agnes Chan

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• Ned Overend

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• Claire Devers

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on August 20th

Famous people died on August 20, 1955:

• Maurice Gignoux
• Anders Vilhelm Lundstedt
• Millicent St Clair-Erskine

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on August 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 1955 was The Longest Walk by Jaye P. Morgan, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

1. Jaye P. Morgan - The Longest Walk
2. Chuck Berry - Maybellene
3. Bill Haley and His Comets - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
4. Pat Boone - Ain't That A Shame
5. Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues

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

The number 1 song in the UK on August 20, 1955 was Rose Marie by Slim Whitman, according to the music chart for the week August 15th and August 21st.

1. Slim Whitman - Rose Marie
2. Frankie Laine With The Mellomen - Cool Water
3. Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues
4. Ruby Murray - Evermore
5. David Whitfield - Ev'rywhere

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 20, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 20, 1955 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 20, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 09:19 am and setting at 09:24 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 03, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Sep 02, 1955.

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Your place in the Universe on August 20, 1955

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Someone born on August 20, 1955 is:

69 years 9 months old,

or 837 months and 14 days old,

or 3641 weeks and 3 days old,

or 25490 days old,

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

There are 78 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 20th 2025.

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

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

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