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About June 20th, 1956, in brief:
- Historical events: Venezuelan Super Constellation crashes in NJ, 74 killed
- Day of the week: June 20th, 1956 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Nicole Kidman, Lionel Richie
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates
- #1 UK song: I'll Be Home by Pat Boone
- Popular movie: The King and I directed by Walter Lang
More about June 20th, 1956? See below for more news and curiosities on June 20th, 1956.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 20, 1956?
- June 20, 1956: What happened on that day?
- June 20, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 20, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 20, 1956?
- June 20, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- June 20, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
- June 20, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- June 20, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
- June 20, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 20, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 20, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 20, 1956?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 20, 1956?
- Who was the Pope on June 20, 1956?
What day of the week was June 20, 1956?
June 20, 1956 was a Wednesday and it was the 172nd day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 20, 1956 can also be written as 6/20/1956 in the US and as 20/6/1956 in UK and Europe.
June 20, 1956: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 20, 1956:
- Venezuelan super constellation crashes in nj, 74 killed
- A venezuelan super-constellation crashes in the atlantic ocean off asbury park, new jersey, killing 74 people.
June 20, 1956: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 20th is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
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, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 20, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on June 20th, 1956 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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June 20, 1956: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 20, 1956 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 20, 1956 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, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 06:24 pm and setting at 04:05 am.
The previous full moon was on May 24, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Jun 23, 1956.
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Who was born on June 20, 1956?
Famous people born on June 20, 1956:
- John Hockenberry
John Hockenberry is an American journalist and author who is known for his work on NPR and his book 'Moving Violations: War Zones,...
- Liana Yotova
Bulgarian politician who currently serves as Vice President of Bulgaria.
- Sohn Suk-hee
South korean newscaster.
- Peter Reid
English footballer and manager.
- Simon Bryant
English air marshal.
- Anton Fier
- Phil English
- Ann-Mette Elten
- Corrado Colombo
- Cho Chikun
- Massimo Cervellini
Whose famous birthday is on June 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 20th:
![Nicole Kidman]()
Nicole KidmanAmerican actress, known for her energetic roles and her marriage to tom cruise.
![Lionel Richie]()
Lionel RichieLionel richie is an american r&b singer known for hits like 'hello' and 'all night long'.
![Danny Aiello]()
Danny AielloDanny aiello was an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'do the right thing' and 'moonstruck'.
![Brian Wilson]()
Brian WilsonAmerican musician and the eccentric genius behind "the beach boys", a composer and producer, who quit touring with the group at the age of...
![Errol Flynn]()
Errol FlynnAustralian-american actor.
![John Goodman]()
John GoodmanAmerican actor.
![Martin Landau]()
Martin LandauHe was an american actor who appeared in more than 500 episodes of tv and is also a well-known figure in movies.
![Audie Murphy]()
Audie MurphyAmerican actor and soldier, murphy was the most decorated soldier of ww ii.
![Anne Murray]()
Anne MurrayCanadian-american country and contemporary pop singer, who has won numerous awards.
![Dreama Walker]()
Dreama WalkerAmerican actress.
June 20, 1956: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 67 years 10 months old,
or 814 months and 12 days old,
or 3541 weeks and 1 day old,
or 24788 days old,
if you were born on June 20, 1956.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 June 20, 1956?
There are 49 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 20, 1956?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 20, 1956.
June 20, 1956: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 20, 1956:
- René Bougnol
- Frithiof Mårtensson
- Vasilij Tichomirov
What famous deaths happened on June 20th?
Famous deaths on June 20th:
![Ina Balin]()
Ina BalinAmerican actress known for her roles in films like 'From the Terrace' and 'The Comancheros.
![Estelle Winwood]()
Estelle WinwoodActress (miracle on 34th street), is killed at 99.
- Xylan Nova
Physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.
- Undray Smith
Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire audiences.
- Clee Harper
Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms and inspired change.
- Adaja Smith
Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire generations.
- Charmeka Johnson
Bestselling author known for her impactful literary works.
- Muriah Khan
Influential playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.
- Ceria Malam
Captured stunning black and white images of urban landscapes.
- Jimel Johnson
Influential playwright whose works continue to inspire generations.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on June 20th
June 20, 1956: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on June 20, 1956:
- American Radio Relay League ? Bring your Handy-Talky to Work Day
- West Virginia ? West Virginia Day.
- Flag Day in Argentina (1938).
- UNHCR - World Refugee Day.
- Ancient Latvia ? Zalu Diena.
- Roman Empire ? Festival in honor of Summanus.
- Day of The Royal Victorian Order.
Observances on June 20, 1956:
- World Refugee Day
June 20, 1956: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 20, 1956 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 18th and June 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 20, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 20, 1956 was Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.
June 20, 1956: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 20, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 18th and June 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- George Cates - Moonglow And Theme From Picnic
June 20, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 20, 1956 was I'll Be Home by Pat Boone, according to the music chart for the week June 18th and June 24th.
June 20, 1956: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 20, 1956 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 18th and June 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Pat Boone - I'll Be Home
- Ronnie Hilton - No Other Love
- Lonnie Donegan - Lost John / Stewball
- Elvis Presley - Heartbreak Hotel
- David Whitfield - My September Love
June 20, 1956: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 20, 1956 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The King and I
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Walter Lang
Starring: Yul Brynner, Deborah Kerr, Rita Moreno, Martin Benson
Country: United States of America
Moby Dick
Release year: 1956
Directed by: John Huston
Starring: Gregory Peck, Richard Basehart, Leo Genn, James Robertson Justice
Country: United States of America
The Fastest Gun Alive
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Russell Rouse
Starring: Glenn Ford, Jeanne Crain, Broderick Crawford, Russ Tamblyn
The Third Key
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Charles Frend
Starring: Jack Hawkins, John Stratton, Dorothy Alison, Michael Brooke
Smiley
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Anthony Kimmins
Starring: Colin Petersen, Bruce Archer, Ralph Richardson, John McCallum
June 20, 1956: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 20, 1956 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Opportunity Knocks
Release year: 1956
Directed by: Donald Petrie
Adventure Theater
Release year: 1956
Panorama
Release year: 1956
Lui e lei
Release year: 1956
Scaramouche
Release year: 1956
Directed by: George Sidney
June 20, 1956: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 20, 1956 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Mandarins
By: Simone de Beauvoir
"Salty and frank. Realistic." San Francisco Chronicle Simone de Beauvoir, author of The Mandarins, takes a frank look at Parisian intellectual society towards the end World.
Imperial Woman
By: Pearl S. Buck
The fictionalized biography of Ci-xi, the last Empress of China, Imperial Woman, is based on her life as a concubine to the Xianfeng Emperor. He died in his role as the de facto head.
Arthritis And Common Sense
By: Dale Alexander
The best-selling, one-million-copy bestseller on arthritis, Medical Self-Help/Health Arthritis, and Common Sense is now available in paperback! These pages will provide the information that arthritis sufferers need to know.
Ten North Frederick
By: John O'Hara
Fran Lebowitz described Joe Chapin as "the real F. Scott Fitzgerald", and he won the National Book Award for his novel. Joe Chapin lived a storybook lifestyle. He was a successful small-town lawyer who had a beautiful wife and two …
The Search For Bridey Murphy
By: Morey Bernstein
This classic was first published in 1956 and is still relevant to today's New Age audience. It is well documented that Bridey Murphy, an Irish woman who spoke to a hypnotized patient through her Irish accent, was a true story.
Who was the US President on June 20, 1956?
On June 20, 1956 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 20, 1956?
On June 20, 1956 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Anthony Eden (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on June 20, 1956?
On June 20, 1956 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about June 20th?
June 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of June. 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 June 20th, such as:
- 2019 - After it was allegedly violating iranian airspace, the islamic revolutionary guard corps shot down an american rq-4 global hawk spy plane.
- 2018 - Sinking of the mv sinar bangun. the ferry, designed to carry 43 passengers, sinks at tigaras, lake toba in north sumatra. 192 people are reported missing.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war, military intervention against isil: after russia threatened that any u.s.-led coalition aircraft flying west of euphrates would be considered a target, the royal australian air force (raaf), suspends combat operations against isil in syria. (the guardian). a u.s. f-15 destroys an iranian shahed 129 drone close to the jordan-syria border, where u.s. ground troops are based.
What happened in 1956?
1956 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Elvis Presley records his version of Blue Suede Shoes
- KRMA TV channel 6 in Denver, CO (PBS) begins broadcasting
- KTXS TV channel 12 in Sweetwater-Abilene, TX (ABC) begins broadcasting
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What was the calendar for June 1956?
June 1956 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.
