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February 20, 1957 was the 51st day of the year 1957, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is February 20, 1957 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on February 20, 1957, who was born and died on February 20, 1957, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 20, 1957, which were the most popular songs (ex. Young Love by Tab Hunter), movies (e.g. Hell's Crossroads, directed by Franklin Adreon), TV series (e.g. The Railway Children) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 20th, 1957 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 20, 1957?
- February 20, 1957: What happened on that day?
- February 20, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 20, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 20, 1957?
- February 20, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 20, 1957: What famous people died on that day?
- February 20, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 20, 1957: Number 1 song on that day
- February 20, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 20, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 20, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 20, 1957?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 20, 1957?
- Who was the Pope on February 20, 1957?
What day of the week was February 20, 1957?
February 20, 1957 was a Wednesday and it was the 51st day of the year 1957 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 20, 1957 can also be written as 2/20/1957 in the US and as 20/2/1957 in UK and Europe.
February 20, 1957: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 20, 1957:
- Hughie tayfield takes 9-113 versus england, 13 wickets for match.
February 20, 1957: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 20th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 20, 1957: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 20, 1957 is Rooster and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 20th, 1957 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 20, 1957: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 20, 1957 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 20, 1957 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 February 20, 1957 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 11:50 pm and setting at 10:47 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 14, 1957 while the next full moon would come on Mar 16, 1957.
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Who was born on February 20, 1957?
Famous people born on February 20, 1957:
- Giovanni Brusca
Italian mafia boss and the murderer of judge falcone.
- Glen Hanlon
Canadian ice hockey coach and player.
- Victoria Kennedy
American notable family, maxine gifford, daughter of frank gifford, a pro-football player and sportscaster, and her mother, maxine.
- Nazzareno Berto
- Paulo Bonfim
- Paulo Campos
- Mario Grech
- Erik Nystuen
- Beejong Sisson
- Giovanni Storti
- Renato Pagliaro
- Marina Valensise
- Dominique Bedel
- Corrado Ruggeri
- Jeannette Guichard-Bunel
Whose famous birthday is on February 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 20th:
![Kurt Cobain]()
Kurt CobainMusician (nirvana) (born 1967).
![Cindy Crawford]()
Cindy CrawfordAmerican model.
![Ivana Trump]()
Ivana TrumpCzechoslovakian-american news figure and socialite.
![Sidney Poitier]()
Sidney PoitierAmerican actor.
![Gordon Brown]()
Gordon BrownScottish member of parliament.
![Chelsea Peretti]()
Chelsea PerettiChelsea peretti is a comedian known for her stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, and for her role as gina linetti on the tv show brooklyn...
![Gloria Vanderbilt]()
Gloria VanderbiltAmerican entrepreneur and heiress.
![Lili Taylor]()
Lili TaylorActress (ransom and short cuts, role model).
![Jennifer O'Neill]()
Jennifer O'NeillAmerican actress.
![Lauren Ambrose]()
Lauren AmbroseLauren Ambrose is an American actress known for her roles in the television series Six Feet Under and Servant.
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February 20, 1957: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 67 years 2 months old,
or 806 months
or 3504 weeks and 3 days old,
or 24531 days old,
if you were born on February 20, 1957.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 February 20, 1957?
There are 306 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 20th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 20, 1957?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 20, 1957.
February 20, 1957: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 20, 1957:
- Bremen March
Known for his work on the photoelectric effect and quantum theory.
- Sadri Maksudi Arsal
Turkish scholar and politician (b. 1878).
- Jorge Sarmiento
- Francesco Soldera
What famous deaths happened on February 20th?
Famous deaths on February 20th:
![Sandra Dee]()
Sandra DeeAmerican actress, and teenage film idol in the late 50s and 60s.
![Dick York]()
Dick YorkAmerican actor who played the role of darren in "bewitched", a long-running series starring elizabeth montgomery.
![Alexander Haig]()
Alexander HaigAmerican soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...
![John Raitt]()
John RaittAmerican actor, singer, and recording artist.
![Rosemary DeCamp]()
Rosemary DeCampAmerican actress, who was known as "yankee doodle", after playing james cagneyaeur (tm)'s mother in 1942's "yankee doodle dandy.
![Max Schreck]()
Max SchreckGerman actor (born 1879).
![Thurston Hall]()
Thurston HallActor (mr schuyler topper), dies at 75.
![Jack Ingram]()
Jack IngramActor (law of the west), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.
- Milderd Dresselhaus
Pioneering researcher in the field of carbon science and nanotechnology.
- Fredderick Douglass
Prominent African American abolitionist and writer.
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February 20, 1957: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on February 20, 1957:
- World Day of Social Justice
February 20, 1957: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 20, 1957 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 18th and February 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 20, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 20, 1957 was Young Love by Tab Hunter, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.
February 20, 1957: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 20, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Tab Hunter - Young Love
- Sonny James - Young Love
- Elvis Presley - Too Much
- Harry Belafonte - Banana Boat (Day-O)
- Frankie Laine - Moonlight Gambler
February 20, 1957: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 20, 1957 was The Garden Of Eden by Frankie Vaughan, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.
February 20, 1957: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 20, 1957 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Frankie Vaughan - The Garden Of Eden
- Guy Mitchell - Singing The Blues
- Tab Hunter - Young Love
- Pat Boone - Friendly Persuasion
- Lonnie Donegan - Don't You Rock Me Daddy-O
February 20, 1957: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 20, 1957 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Hell's Crossroads
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Franklin Adreon
Starring: Stephen McNally, Peggie Castle, Robert Vaughn, Barton MacLane
The True Story of Jesse James
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Nicholas Ray
Starring: Robert Wagner, Jeffrey Hunter, Hope Lange, Agnes Moorehead
The Delinquents
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Robert Altman
Starring: Tom Laughlin, Peter Miller, Richard Bakalyan, Rosemary Howard
Voodoo Woman
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Edward L. Cahn
Starring: Marla English, Tom Conway, Mike Connors, Lance Fuller
The Incredible Shrinking Man
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Jack Arnold
Starring: Grant Williams, Randy Stuart, April Kent, Paul Langton
Country: United States of America
February 20, 1957: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 20, 1957 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 Railway Children
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Damian Cruden
Tonight
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Tyson Anthony
Contact
Release year: 1957
Directed by: Martin Butler
Discorama
Release year: 1957
Tomahawk
Release year: 1957
Directed by: George Sherman
February 20, 1957: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 20, 1957 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Tribe That Lost Its Head
By: Nicholas Monsarrat
The British Protectorate of Pharamaul is located five hundred miles from the coast of Africa. It was governed by Whitehall and a few dedicated British civilians.
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.
The Last Angry Man
By: Gerald Green
"There are not enough people who get mad, just plain mad. Sam Abelman is a doctor who doesn't take the easy route.
Men To Match My Mountains
By: Irving Stone
This collection contains stories that give insight into the diverse personalities of the settlers who helped to tame America’s Far West.
Who was the US President on February 20, 1957?
On February 20, 1957 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 20, 1957?
On February 20, 1957 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Macmillan (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 20, 1957?
On February 20, 1957 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about February 20th?
February 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of February. 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 February 20th, such as:
- 2019 - According to the southern poverty law center, there has been a 30% increase in hate groups in america over the last four years. this includes a 7% increase for 2018.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: turkish military operations in afrin: prosyrian government forces are deployed to support the kurdish ypg in its fight against turkey, and the turkish-backed free syrian army (afrin region). this opens up a new front for the war.
- 2017 - According to the philippine coast guard, gunmen attacked a vietnamese ship near tawi-tawi in the philippines. they killed at least one soldier and kidnapped seven more. abu sayyaf militants are believed to be behind the attack.
What happened in 1957?
1957 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Blondie situation comedy premieres on NBC TV
- Elvis Presley makes his 7th and final appearance on Ed Sullivan Show
- Dutch Newspaper Society expels communist daily paper Truth
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What was the calendar for February 1957?
February 1957 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
