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see horoscope and birth chart for May 20, 1955What happened on Friday May 20, 1955?
About May 20th, 1955, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 20, 1955, the Argentine parliament officially passed legislation establishing the separation of church and state, marking a significant moment in the country's constitutional and religious history. This legislative action represented a pivotal shift in Argentina's relationship between governmental and religious institutions, reflecting evolving political dynamics during the era of Juan Perón's presidency.
- Day of the week: May 20th, 1955 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Unchained Melody by Les Baxter & His Orchestra
- #1 UK song: Stranger In Paradise by Tony Bennett
- Popular movie: Love directed by Gaspar Noé
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May 20, 1955: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 20, 1955:
- Argentina Separates Church and State On May 20, 1955, the Argentine parliament officially passed legislation establishing the separation of church and state, marking a significant moment in the country's constitutional and religious history. This legislative action represented a pivotal shift in Argentina's relationship between governmental and religious institutions, reflecting evolving political dynamics during the era of Juan Perón's presidency.
May 20, 1955: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 20, 1955?
Who was born on May 20, 1955?
Famous people born on May 20, 1955:
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Anton CorbijnRenowned Dutch photographer and music video director famous for iconic images of bands like Depeche Mode and U2.
- Jackie Robinson
Legendary baseball player who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball, playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers and becoming a pivotal...
- Diego Abatantuono
Prominent Italian actor, comedian, and screenwriter known for his distinctive comedic style in cinema and television.
- Zbigniew Preisner
Renowned Polish film score composer, famous for his collaborations with director Krzysztof Kieślowski.
May 20, 1955: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 20, 1955 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 16th and May 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 20, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 20, 1955 was Unchained Melody by Les Baxter & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
- Les Baxter & His Orchestra - Unchained Melody
- Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
- Fess Parker - Ballad Of Davy Crockett
- Frank Sinatra - Learnin' The Blues
May 20, 1955: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 20, 1955 was Stranger In Paradise by Tony Bennett, according to the music chart for the week May 16th and May 22nd.
- Tony Bennett - Stranger In Paradise
- Eddie Calvert - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
- Perez 'Prez' Prado & His Orchestra - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
- The Crew Cuts - Earth Angel
- Tennessee Ernie Ford - Give Me Your Word
May 20, 1955: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 20th is Taurus.
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Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 20, 1955: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 20, 1955: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 20, 1955 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 20, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:16 am and setting at 08:22 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 06, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Jun 05, 1955.
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Your place in the Universe on May 20, 1955
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Someone born on May 20, 1955 is:
69 years 11 months old,
or 839 months and 13 days old,
or 3650 weeks and 1 day old,
or 25551 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 20, 1955?
There are 17 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 20th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 20, 1955?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 20, 1955.
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