What Happened on May 20, 1955

Historical Events

  • Argentine parliament accepts separation of church and state

Famous Birthdays

  • Anton Corbijn, Dutch photographer, music video director (Depeche Mode; U2), and film director (The American), born in Strijen, Netherlands
  • Nigel Griffiths, MP (Labour)
  • Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry, Indian poet and film and theater lyricist ("Vidhata Thalapuna"), born in Anakapalle, India (d. 2021)
  • Steve George, American rock keyboardist (Mr Mister - "Broken Wings"; "Kyrie"), born in Bloomington, Indiana
  • Zbigniew Preisner, Polish film composer (Three Colors film trilogy), born in Bielsko-Biała, Poland

About May 20, 1955

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 68 years and 11 months
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Taurus

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