What happened on Sunday May 20, 1956?

Here's what happened on May 20, 1956:

• Hydrogen Bomb Test at Bikini Atoll The United States conducted a significant nuclear weapons test by dropping a thermonuclear bomb over Bikini Atoll in the Pacific Ocean. This test was part of Operation Redwing, demonstrating the escalating nuclear capabilities during the Cold War era.
• Vasco da Gama Arrives in Calicut Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama arrived in Calicut, India, marking a pivotal moment in maritime exploration and European colonial expansion. This historic voyage established the first direct sea route from Europe to India, fundamentally transforming global trade and geopolitical relationships.
• Jordan Government Resignation The government of Jordan, led by Prime Minister Samir, resigned, signaling political instability in the Middle East during the mid-1950s.
• CHM Piru Singh Born CHM Piru Singh was born, who would later be posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military decoration, for his extraordinary bravery and self-sacrifice.
• Andrew Hilditch: Australian Cricket Player Andrew Hilditch, an Australian cricket player known for his role as an opening batsman, was born. He would later represent Australia in international cricket between 1979 and 1985.

Events in 1956

May 20, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 20, 1956

Newspapers from May. 20, 1956

May 20, 1956 was a Sunday and it was the 141st day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 20, 1956 can also be written as 5/20/1956 in the US and as 20/5/1956 in UK and Europe.

May 20, 1956 in May 1956 calendar

Famous people born on May 20, 1956:

• Marlene Zuk

  Renowned evolutionary biologist and author who has made significant contributions to understanding animal behavior and sexual selection.

• Douglas Preston

  Prolific American author famous for his bestselling thriller novels, particularly his collaborative works with Lincoln Child.

• Greg Massialas
• Boris Akunin
• Ingvar Ambjørnsen
• Tomáš Šmíd

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on May 20th

Famous people died on May 20, 1956:

• Max Beerbohm

  Author and illustrator from english-italian (d. 1956).

• Zoltán Halmay

  Hungarian swimmer and trainer (b. 1881).

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on May 20th

May 20, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 20, 1956 was Moonglow And Theme From Picnic by George Cates, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

1. George Cates - Moonglow And Theme From Picnic

May 20, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 20, 1956 was No Other Love by Ronnie Hilton, according to the music chart for the week May 14th and May 20th.

1. Ronnie Hilton - No Other Love
2. Winifred Atwell - The Poor People Of Paris
3. Teresa Brewer - A Tear Fell
4. Kay Starr - Rock And Roll Waltz
5. Lonnie Donegan - Lost John / Stewball

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 20th is Taurus.

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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, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 20, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 20, 1956 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 20, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 04:27 pm and setting at 03:31 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 25, 1956 while the next full moon would come on May 24, 1956.

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Your place in the Universe on May 20, 1956

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Someone born on May 20, 1956 is:

69 years and 3 days old,

or 828 months and 3 days old,

or 3600 weeks and 5 days old,

or 25205 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 20, 1956?

There are 362 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 20th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 20, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 20, 1956.

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