Wednesday July 20, 1955: on this day

July 20, 1955 was the 201st day of the year 1955, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is July 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 July 20, 1955, who was born and died on July 20, 1955, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 20, 1955, which were the most popular songs (ex. (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley and His Comets), movies (e.g. The Night of the Hunter, directed by Charles Laughton), TV series (e.g. Windows) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was July 20, 1955?


July 20, 1955 was a Wednesday and it was the 201st day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 20, 1955 can also be written as 7/20/1955 in the US and as 20/7/1955 in UK and Europe.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 20th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

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

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on July 20th, 1955 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 20, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:03 am and setting at 09:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 05, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Aug 03, 1955.

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Who was born on July 20, 1955?


Famous people born on July 20, 1955:

  • Takao Ohyi

    Former CEO of NTT DoCoMo.

  • Jem Finer

    Member of the band The Pogues and a visual artist.

  • Yakub Nasyrov

    Chemist known for contributions to organic chemistry.

  • Carol Shaw

    Known for being one of the first female video game designers.

  • René-Daniel Dubois

    Canadian actor and playwright.

  • Desmond Douglas

    Jamaican-english table tennis player.

  • Dalton McGuinty

    Politician.

  • Jan Stirling
  • Maria Teresa Armosino
  • Cristina Mazza
  • Thomas N'Kono
  • Dan Monahan
  • Egidio Miragoli
  • Francisco Tudela

Whose famous birthday is on July 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 20th:

  • Gisele Bündchen
    Gisele Bündchen

    Brazilian actress, model and producer.

  • Osric Chau
    Osric Chau

    Osric chau is a canadian actor known for his role as kevin tran on the tv series supernatural.

  • Naseeruddin Shah
    Naseeruddin Shah

    Naseeruddin shah is an acclaimed indian actor and director known for his versatile performances in indian cinema.

  • Natalie Wood
    Natalie Wood

    American actress.

  • Sandra Oh
    Sandra Oh

    Sandra oh is a korean canadian actress known for her roles in grey's anatomy and killing eve.

  • Chris Cornell
    Chris Cornell

    American musician (soundgarden, audioslave).

  • Josh Holloway
    Josh Holloway

    Josh holloway is an american actor best known for his role as james 'sawyer' ford on the tv series lost.

  • Omar Epps
    Omar Epps

    Omar epps is an american actor known for his roles in the tv series 'house' and the film 'love & basketball'.

  • Ray Allen
    Ray Allen

    American basketball player and guard for the vancouver bucks.

  • Lola Albright
    Lola Albright

    American actress.

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


You are 68 years 9 months old,

or 825 months and 4 days old,

or 3588 weeks

or 25116 days old,

if you were born on July 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 July 20, 1955?

There are 87 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 20th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on July 20, 1955:

  • Calouste Gulbenkian

    Turkish-armenian businessman, philanthropist (d. 55).

  • Carlo Simoneschi
  • Joaquín Pardavé

What famous deaths happened on July 20th?

Famous deaths on July 20th:

  • Bruce Lee
    Bruce Lee

    Chinese-american actor, martial arts expert and actor who was a martial arts expert.

  • Mildred Harris
    Mildred Harris

    Mildred Harris was an American actress known for her work in silent films.

  • James Doohan
    James Doohan

    Canadian-american actor and soldier (d. 2005).

  • Allen Jenkins
    Allen Jenkins

    Staten island, new york -- actor (hey jeannie, top cop, girl habit).

  • Mary Treen
    Mary Treen

    Actress (career and rock-a-bye baby), dies at 71.

  • Franklin Pangborn
    Franklin Pangborn

    Dies at 69.

  • Linda Stirling
    Linda Stirling

    At 75, a college professor (pretender) dies.

  • Geeta Dutt

    Geeta Dutt was a renowned Indian playback singer who lent her voice to numerous Bollywood films.

  • Jarious Smith

    Acclaimed playwright known for his thought-provoking dramas.

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


Holidays on July 20, 1955:

  • St. Jerome Aemiliani
  • St. Rufina
  • St. Flavian
  • St. Justa
  • St. Margaret of Antioch
  • St. Sabinus
  • St. Joseph of Barsabas
  • Brazil - Friendship Day
  • St. Ceslas
  • Argentina - Dfa del Amigo (Friendship Day)

Observances on July 20, 1955:

  • International Moon Day
  • World Chess Day
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July 20, 1955: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 20, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 18th and July 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 20, 1955 was (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley and His Comets, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

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

The music chart in the USA on July 20, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 18th and July 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
  2. - Learnin' The Blues
  3. - Unchained Melody

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 20, 1955 was Unchained Melody by Jimmy Young, according to the music chart for the week July 18th and July 24th.

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

The music chart in the UK on July 20, 1955 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 18th and July 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Unchained Melody
  2. - Dreamboat
  3. - Unchained Melody
  4. - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
  5. - I Wonder

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

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

The Night of the Hunter

The Night of the Hunter

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Charles Laughton

Starring: Robert Mitchum, Shelley Winters, Lillian Gish, James Gleason

Country: United States of America

Nana

Nana

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Christian-Jaque

Starring: Charles Boyer, Martine Carol, Walter Chiari, Paul Frankeur

The Scarlet Coat

The Scarlet Coat

Release year: 1955

Directed by: John Sturges

Starring: Cornel Wilde, Michael Wilding, George Sanders, Anne Francis

Pearl of the South Pacific

Pearl of the South Pacific

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Allan Dwan

Starring: Virginia Mayo, Dennis Morgan, David Farrar, Murvyn Vye

The Kentuckian

The Kentuckian

Release year: 1955

Directed by: Burt Lancaster

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Diana Lynn, Dianne Foster, Walter Matthau

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on July 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:

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

Undercurrent

Undercurrent

Release year: 1955

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

The bestselling books on July 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.

Gift From The Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Gift From The Sea

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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.

The View From Pompey'S Head by Hamilton Basso

The View From Pompey'S Head

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Sweet, peaceful -- beautiful old Pompey's Head in South Carolina. Anson Page thought that he would end his life without it. After fifteen years as a Manhattan lawyer for a large publishing company, he returns to his hometown to solve …

Gertrude Lawrence As Mrs. A. by Richard Stoddard Aldrich

Gertrude Lawrence As Mrs. A.

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Gertrude Lawrence as Mrs. Q by Richard Stoddard Aldrich Greystone 1954, LCCC# 54-119770. 414 pages. NF/VG.

A Man Called Peter by Catherine Marshall

A Man Called Peter

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Catherine Marshall, in the Preface to A Man Called Peter tells about a dream she had following Peter Marshall's passing. Peter was working in a rose-garden and said, "I!"

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Who was the US President on July 20, 1955?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on July 20, 1955?

On July 20, 1955 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about July 20th?

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

  • 2019 - List of highest-grossing movies: the walt disney company reports avengers: endgame has overtaken avatar as the highest grossing film of all time, inflation-adjusted.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the israel defense forces engages in a gunfight against hamas' military branch after an israeli soldier is shot dead by a palestinian sniper. four hamas members are also killed. israel responds by striking hamas targets in gaza. (bbc) (the new york times).three rockets fired from gaza at israeli communities. the iron dome intercepts two of them.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: syrian rebels who have benefited by the "covert" cia program of military aid say they were not informed about the u.s. decision. they also add that the full impact of this decision depends on whether u.s. allies qatar, saudi arabia, qatar and turkey continue to support them in their fight. this decision, warns a commander of the free syrian army, could lead to the fall of moderate opposition.

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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 July 1955?

July 1955 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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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