What happened on Monday June 20, 1955?

Here's what happened on June 20, 1955:

• Freedom Charter Adoption in South Africa The Freedom Charter, a pivotal document in the anti-apartheid movement, was formally adopted by the South African Congress Alliance during the Congress of the People held in Kliptown. This historic document outlined the vision for a democratic, non-racial South Africa and became a foundational text for the struggle against racial segregation and oppression.
• Total Solar Eclipse of June 20, 1955 A significant astronomical event occurred on this date, with a total solar eclipse visible in Southeast Asia. The eclipse had a magnitude of 1.0776 and lasted for an impressive 7 minutes and 8 seconds, providing a rare and spectacular celestial display for observers in the region.
• "Almost Crazy" Broadway Performance The theatrical production "Almost Crazy" opened at the Longacre Theater in New York City, running for a brief period of 16 performances. While a minor cultural event, it represents the vibrant theatrical scene of mid-1950s New York.

Events in 1955

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

Magazines from Jun. 20, 1955

Newspapers from Jun. 20, 1955

June 20, 1955 was a Monday and it was the 171st day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 20, 1955 can also be written as 6/20/1955 in the US and as 20/6/1955 in UK and Europe.

June 20, 1955 in June 1955 calendar

Famous people born on June 20, 1955:

• E. Lynn Harris

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• Suzie Gentile

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on June 20th

Famous people died on June 20, 1955:

• Robert A. McGowan
• Carlo Aloisio del Liechtenstein

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on June 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 20, 1955 was Unchained Melody by Les Baxter & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.

1. Les Baxter & His Orchestra - Unchained Melody
2. Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues
3. Bill Haley and His Comets - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
4. Eddie Fisher - Heart
5. Sammy Davis Jr. - Something's Gotta Give (orchestra Of Sy Oliver)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 20, 1955 was Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White by Eddie Calvert, according to the music chart for the week June 20th and June 26th.

1. Eddie Calvert - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
2. Jimmy Young - Unchained Melody
3. Al Hibbler - Unchained Melody
4. Perez 'Prez' Prado & His Orchestra - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
5. The Crew Cuts - Earth Angel

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 20th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 20, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 05:46 am and setting at 09:55 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on June 20, 1955

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Someone born on June 20, 1955 is:

69 years 10 months old,

or 838 months and 13 days old,

or 3645 weeks and 5 days old,

or 25520 days old,

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

There are 48 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday June 20th 2025.

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

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

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