What happened on Thursday October 20, 1955?

Here's what happened on October 20, 1955:

• Publication of The Return of the King J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Return of the King', the final volume of the groundbreaking 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy, was published by George Allen and Unwin in London, completing one of the most influential fantasy works of the 20th century.
• Harry Belafonte Records Day-O Harry Belafonte recorded the iconic calypso song 'Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)', which would become a landmark moment in popular music history.
• New York Yankees Japan Exhibition Tour The New York Yankees embarked on a significant 16-game exhibition tour in Japan, marking an important moment in international baseball cultural exchange.
• No Time for Sergeants Broadway Premiere The comedic play 'No Time for Sergeants', starring Andy Griffith, opened on Broadway, launching what would become a significant theatrical and later film adaptation.

Events in 1955

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

Magazines from Oct. 20, 1955

Newspapers from Oct. 20, 1955

October 20, 1955 was a Thursday and it was the 293rd day of the year 1955 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 20, 1955 can also be written as 10/20/1955 in the US and as 20/10/1955 in UK and Europe.

October 20, 1955 in October 1955 calendar

Famous people born on October 20, 1955:

• Thomas Newman

  Renowned film composer known for scoring movies like 'American Beauty' and 'Skyfall', who unfortunately passed away prematurely.

• Aaron Pryor

  Legendary American boxer with an extraordinary amateur career, winning four national titles and achieving 175 knockouts in 250 amateur...

• Ricardo Salinas Pliego

  Prominent Mexican businessman and billionaire, founder of Grupo Salinas, a significant business conglomerate in Mexico.

• Sheldon Whitehouse

  United States Senator from Rhode Island, known for his progressive political stance and environmental advocacy.

• Marc Toesca
• Luigi Federico Signorini

Famous people born in 1955

Famous people born on October 20th

Famous people died on October 20, 1955:

• George McLoughlin

Famous people who died in 1955

Famous people who died on October 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 20, 1955 was I Hear You Knocking by Gale Storm, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

1. Gale Storm - I Hear You Knocking
2. Joni James - You Are My Love
3. Roger Williams - Autumn Leaves
4. Pat Boone - Ain't That A Shame
5. Mitch Miller Orchestra & Chorus - The Yellow Rose Of Texas

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 20, 1955 was The Man From Laramie by Jimmy Young, according to the music chart for the week October 17th and October 23rd.

1. Jimmy Young - The Man From Laramie
2. Slim Whitman - Rose Marie
3. Cyril Stapleton Orchestra With Julie Dawn - Blue Star (The Medic Theme)
4. Frankie Laine With The Mellomen - Cool Water
5. Mitch Miller - The Yellow Rose Of Texas

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 20th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 20, 1955 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 20, 1955 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 11:47 am and setting at 10:09 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 01, 1955 while the next full moon would come on Oct 31, 1955.

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Your place in the Universe on October 20, 1955

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Someone born on October 20, 1955 is:

69 years 6 months old,

or 834 months and 3 days old,

or 3626 weeks and 6 days old,

or 25388 days old,

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

There are 180 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 20th 2025.

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

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

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