What happened on Thursday September 20, 1956?

Here's what happened on September 20, 1956:

• Groundbreaking Jupiter-C Missile Launch The U.S. Army Ballistic Missile Agency (ABMA) successfully launched the Jupiter-C research and development vehicle from Cape Canaveral, demonstrating significant advancements in missile and space technology. The launch achieved remarkable performance metrics, propelling an 86.5-lb payload to an altitude of 680 miles, reaching speeds of 16,000 mph and covering a range of 3,300 miles. This mission was a critical milestone in early American space and missile development efforts.
• Groundbreaking Jupiter-C Missile Launch The U.S. Army Ballistic Missile Agency (ABMA) successfully launched the Jupiter-C research and development vehicle from Cape Canaveral, demonstrating significant advancements in missile and space technology. The launch achieved remarkable performance metrics, propelling an 86.5-lb payload to an altitude of 680 miles, reaching speeds of 16,000 mph and covering a range of 3,300 miles. This mission was a critical milestone in early American space and missile development efforts.
• Tom Gastall's Fatal Plane Crash Tom Gastall, a promising 24-year-old US baseball player, tragically lost his life when the aircraft he was personally piloting experienced critical engine failure and crashed into Chesapeake Bay. The incident cut short a potentially bright athletic career and highlighted the inherent risks of personal aviation during the mid-1950s.
• Tom Gastall's Fatal Plane Crash Tom Gastall, a promising 24-year-old US baseball player, tragically lost his life when the aircraft he was personally piloting experienced critical engine failure and crashed into Chesapeake Bay. The incident cut short a potentially bright athletic career and highlighted the inherent risks of personal aviation during the mid-1950s.

Events in 1956

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

Magazines from Sep. 20, 1956

Newspapers from Sep. 20, 1956

September 20, 1956 was a Thursday and it was the 264th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 20, 1956 can also be written as 9/20/1956 in the US and as 20/9/1956 in UK and Europe.

September 20, 1956 in September 1956 calendar

Famous people born on September 20, 1956:

• Gary Cole

  Versatile American actor known for comedic and dramatic roles in film and television, including Office Space and Veep.

• Cyril Neveu
• Debbi Morgan
• Elisabeth Theurer

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on September 20th

Famous people died on September 20, 1956:

• Theo Frenkel

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on September 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 20, 1956 was Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week September 17th and September 23rd.

1. Doris Day - Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 20, 1956 was Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera) by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week September 17th and September 23rd.

1. Doris Day - Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera)
2. Anne Shelton - Lay Down Your Arms
3. Bill Haley & His Comets - Rockin' Through The Rye
4. Teenagers featuring Frankie Lymon - Why Do Fools Fall In Love
5. Tony Martin - Walk Hand In Hand

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 20th is Virgo.

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September 20, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 20, 1956 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 20, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:54 pm and setting at 08:13 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 21, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Oct 19, 1956.

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Your place in the Universe on September 20, 1956

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Someone born on September 20, 1956 is:

68 years 7 months old,

or 823 months and 24 days old,

or 3581 weeks and 6 days old,

or 25073 days old,

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

There are 129 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday September 20th 2025.

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

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

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