What happened on Tuesday May 20, 1958?

Here's what happened on May 20, 1958:

• Cuban Counteroffensive Against Castro Fulgencio Batista's government launches a military counteroffensive against Fidel Castro's revolutionary rebels, escalating the Cuban Revolution and marking a critical moment in the conflict that would ultimately lead to Castro's rise to power.
• US Nuclear Test at Enewetak The United States conducts an atmospheric nuclear test at Enewetak Atoll in the Marshall Islands, part of the ongoing Cold War nuclear testing program that raised significant environmental and health concerns.
• US Nuclear Test at Bikini Island The United States performs an atmospheric nuclear test at Bikini Island in the Marshall Islands, further demonstrating the extensive nuclear testing conducted during the Cold War era.
• Ron Reagan Born Ron Reagan, son of President Ronald Reagan, is born. He would later become an American dancer, political commentator, and talk show host known for his liberal political views and advocacy work.

Events in 1958

May 20, 1958: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 20, 1958

Newspapers from May. 20, 1958

May 20, 1958 was a Tuesday and it was the 140th day of the year 1958 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 20, 1958 can also be written as 5/20/1958 in the US and as 20/5/1958 in UK and Europe.

May 20, 1958 in May 1958 calendar

Famous people born on May 20, 1958:

• Ronald Prescott Reagan

  Ronald Prescott Reagan is a political commentator, radio host, and son of former US President Ronald Reagan.

• Jane Wiedlin

  Jane Wiedlin is an American musician, best known as a member of the iconic new wave band The Go-Go's.

• Ron Reagan

  Ron Reagan is a ballet dancer turned political commentator and media personality, known for his work on ABC and his progressive political...

Famous people born in 1958

Famous people born on May 20th

Famous people died on May 20, 1958:

• Frédéric François-Marsal
• Edmund Minahan
• Varvara Stepanova

Famous people who died in 1958

Famous people who died on May 20th

May 20, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 20, 1958 was All I Have To Do Is Dream by The Everly Brothers, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

1. The Everly Brothers - All I Have To Do Is Dream
2. David Seville - Witch Doctor
3. Elvis Presley - Wear My Ring Around Your Neck
4. The Platters - Twilight Time
5. Laurie London - He's Got The Whole World (In His Hands)

May 20, 1958: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 20, 1958 was Who's Sorry Now by Connie Francis, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

1. Connie Francis - Who's Sorry Now
2. Marvin Rainwater - Whole Lotta Woman
3. Pat Boone - A Wonderful Time Up There
4. Elias & His Zig-Zag Jive Flutes - Tom Hark
5. The Mudlarks - Lollipop

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, 1958: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 20, 1958 is Dog and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 20, 1958 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 20, 1958 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, 1958 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 07:06 am and setting at 10:43 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 03, 1958 while the next full moon would come on Jun 01, 1958.

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Your place in the Universe on May 20, 1958

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Someone born on May 20, 1958 is:

67 years and 4 days old,

or 804 months and 4 days old,

or 3496 weeks and 4 days old,

or 24476 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 20, 1958?

There are 361 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, 1958?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 20, 1958.

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