Historical Events
- Archbishop Makarios of Cyprus petitions UN for Cypriot right to self-determination
- Hundreds killed in anti-French rioting in Morocco & Algeria
Famous Birthdays
- Jay Acovone, American actor (Det Rado-Hollywood Beat), born in New York City
- Ned Overend, American mountain bike racer (World C'ship gold cross-country 1990, bronze 1991), born in Taipei, Taiwan
- Rob Wiedijk, Dutch rock vocalist (Bob Color)
About August 20, 1955
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 8 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rose Marie - Slim Whitman
