Saturday August 20, 1955: on this day

August 20, 1955 was the 232nd day of the year 1955, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 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 August 20, 1955, who was born and died on August 20, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 20, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. The Longest Walk by Jaye P. Morgan), movies (e.g. Pather Panchali, directed by Satyajit Ray), TV series (e.g. The Prince And The Pauper) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 20th, 1955 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 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

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August 20, 1955: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 20, 1955:

  • First airplane to exceed 1800 mph (2897 kph) - ha hanes, palmdale, california, usa.
  • Hundreds killed in anti-french rioting in morocco and algeria.

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


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

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 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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Discover the planets positions on August 20th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 20, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 20, 1955 was New Moon.

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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Who was born on August 20, 1955?


Famous people born on August 20, 1955:

  • Anamika Mukherjee

    Anamika Mukherjee is a contemporary Indian poet known for her feminist and socially conscious poetry.

  • Agnes Chan

    Hong kong author and singer.

  • Luis Alberto Urrea

    Mexican-American author known for his novels and non-fiction works.

  • Gloria Brame

    Gloria brame is a sex therapist, author, and sexologist known for her work in the field of human sexuality.

  • Ned Overend

    Ned Overend is a legendary mountain biker known for his multiple world championships and dominance in the sport.

  • Janet Royall

    Baroness royall of blaisdon, english politician, chancellor of the duchy of lancaster.

  • Jay Acovone in Mahopac

    New york, usa; actor (det rado - hollywood beat).

  • Rob Wiedijk

    Dutch rock vocalist (bob color).

  • Peter Gallagher

    Actor.

  • Danny Murphy

    American actor (d. 2014.

  • Claire Devers
  • Giangiacomo Schiavi
  • Edmund Overend
  • Bobby Álvarez
  • Jay Acovone

Whose famous birthday is on August 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 20th:

  • Andrew Garfield
    Andrew Garfield

    Andrew garfield is a british-american actor known for his roles in the social network and the amazing spider-man series.

  • Amy Adams
    Amy Adams

    Amy adams is an american actress known for her versatile roles in films such as enchanted, american hustle, and arrival.

  • Demi Lovato
    Demi Lovato

    American singer-songwriter, musician, and actress.

  • Fred Durst
    Fred Durst

    Fred durst is an american singer best known as the lead vocalist of the band limp bizkit.

  • Misha Collins
    Misha Collins

    American actor and director.

  • Ben Barnes
    Ben Barnes

    Ben barnes is an english actor known for his roles in the chronicles of narnia series and the tv series westworld.

  • James Marsters
    James Marsters

    James marsters is an american actor best known for his role as the vampire spike in the television series buffy the vampire slayer.

  • Gerald McRaney
    Gerald McRaney

    Gerald mcraney is an american actor known for his roles in television series such as simon & simon, major dad, and this is us.

  • Ron Paul
    Ron Paul

    American politician and physician, paul is an active member and nominee of the libertarian party for president in 1988.

  • Joan Allen
    Joan Allen

    American actress who can play both lead and supporting roles on screen and stage.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 20th

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August 20, 1955: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 68 years 7 months old,

or 823 months and 9 days old,

or 3579 weeks and 6 days old,

or 25059 days old,

if you were born on August 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 August 20, 1955?

There are 144 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 20th 2024.

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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August 20, 1955: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 20, 1955:

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

What famous deaths happened on August 20th?

Famous deaths on August 20th:

  • Jerry Lewis
    Jerry Lewis

    American comedian, writer, actor and producer.

  • Ilona Massey
    Ilona Massey

    Hungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.

  • Phyllis Diller
    Phyllis Diller

    American comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...

  • Ulla Jacobsson
    Ulla Jacobsson

    Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

  • Ruhama Goldberg

    Esteemed researcher in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking discoveries.

  • Aulora Smith

    Bestselling author known for her captivating novels that have touched the hearts of many.

  • Elmore Leonard

    Elmore Leonard was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Negro leagues.

  • Otillia Lindemann

    Renowned German soprano known for her performances in leading opera houses.

  • Duru Bilge

    Renowned Turkish novelist and playwright.

  • Sircharles Sedley

    Celebrated playwright of the Restoration era.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 20th

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August 20, 1955: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 20, 1955:

  • Morocco - Revolution of the King and the People Day
  • RC saints - Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
  • Estonia - Restoration Day
  • Hungary - St. Stephen's day, the main national holiday in Hungary
  • Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Asmá (Names) - First day of the ninth month of the Bahá'f Calendar
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August 20, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 20, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 15th and August 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

August 20, 1955: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 20, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Longest Walk
  2. - Maybellene
  3. - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
  4. - Ain't That A Shame
  5. - 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.

August 20, 1955: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 20, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 15th and August 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Rose Marie
  2. - Cool Water
  3. - Learnin' The Blues
  4. - Evermore
  5. - Ev'rywhere

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August 20, 1955: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 20, 1955 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Pather Panchali

Pather Panchali

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Satyajit Ray

Starring: Kanu Bannerjee, Karuna Bannerjee, Subir Banerjee, Chunibala Devi

Country: United States of America

To Hell and Back

To Hell and Back

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Jesse Hibbs

Starring: Audie Murphy, Marshall Thompson, Charles Drake, Jack Kelly

Country: United States of America

Mr. Arkadin

Mr. Arkadin

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Orson Welles

Starring: Orson Welles, Peter van Eyck, Michael Redgrave, Patricia Medina

Country: United States of America

Die Mädels vom Immenhof

Die Mädels vom Immenhof

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Wolfgang Schleif

Starring: Angelika Meissner, Heidi Brühl, Christiane König, Margarete Haagen

Wiretapper

Wiretapper

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Dick Ross

Starring: Bill Williams, Georgia Lee, Douglas Kennedy, Phil Tead

August 20, 1955: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 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:

The Prince and the Pauper

The Prince and the Pauper

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Giles Foster

Windows

Windows

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Gordon Willis

Frankie Laine Time

Frankie Laine Time

Release year: 1955

Musical Chairs

Musical Chairs

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Jonathan Bergstrom

Holiday Hotel

Holiday Hotel

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Michel Lang

August 20, 1955: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 20, 1955 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Why Johnny Can'T Read by Rudolf Franz Flesch

Why Johnny Can'T Read

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The U.S. Department of Education recommends this classic book on phonics. This book contains complete instructions and materials for teaching children how to read at home.

How To Live 365 Days A Year by John A. Schindler

How To Live 365 Days A Year

By:

How to Live 365 days a Year is a classic self-help book that has sold over 1 million copies. It has been translated into 13 different languages.

Officers And Gentlemen by Evelyn Waugh

Officers And Gentlemen

By:

This volume is the second in the trilogy 'Sword of Honor. The trilogy also includes 'Men at Arms and 'The End of the Battle.

Grandfather Stories by Samuel Hopkins Adams

Grandfather Stories

By:

Book by Samuel Hopkins, Adams

Gift From The Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Gift From The Sea

By:

This beloved classic, graceful, lucid, and lyrical by Anne Morrow Lindbergh, shares her reflections on youth, age, love, marriage, peace, solitude, and contentment. She set them down during a workshop.

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Who was the US President on August 20, 1955?

On August 20, 1955 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 1955?

On August 20, 1955 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 20, 1955?

On August 20, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 20th?

August 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of August. 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 August 20th, such as:

  • 2018 - Terrorism in europe. a man storms into a mossos-d'esquadra station carrying a knife and is shot by an officer. the incident is being treated as an attempt to terrorist attack by police.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war: battle of tal afar 2017: iraqi security forces launch a ground offensive, along with shi'ite volunteers, kurdish peshmerga fighters and shi'ite volunteers, to retake tal afar from the islamic state of iraq (isil) militants. since the liberation of mosul, the city has been isolated and is now in the hands of isil.
  • 2016 - Gaziantep bombing. a suicide bomber attacks a kurdish wedding celebration at gaziantep in turkey, killing at least 22 and wounding 94. (reuters),

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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 August 1955?

August 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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