What happened on Monday February 01, 1954?

Here's what happened on February 01, 1954:

• 1st TV soap opera Secret Storm premieres
• Soccer team The County froms in Doetinchem
• Scapino Ballet Studio in Amsterdam destroyed by fire
• Mervyn Rose Wins Australian Men's Tennis Championship Australian tennis player Mervyn Rose secures his first Grand Slam title at the Australian Championships, defeating fellow Australian Rex Hartwig in a thrilling four-set match with a score of 6-2, 0-6, 6-4, 6-2.
• Thelma Coyne Long Wins Australian Women's Tennis Championship Thelma Coyne Long triumphs in the Australian Championships Women's Tennis tournament, defeating Jenny Staley with a decisive score of 6-3, 6-4, showcasing her exceptional skill and competitive spirit.
• The Secret Storm TV Soap Opera Premieres The first television soap opera, 'The Secret Storm', debuts on CBS, marking a significant milestone in American television entertainment. This groundbreaking series would become a staple of daytime television programming during the 1950s and 1960s.
• Scapino Ballet Studio Fire in Amsterdam A devastating fire completely destroys the Scapino Ballet Studio in Amsterdam, causing significant cultural and artistic disruption. The loss of the studio represents a tragic moment for the Dutch performing arts community.
• De Graafschap Soccer Club Established The Dutch soccer club De Graafschap, also known as 'The County', is officially formed in Doetinchem, Netherlands. This local sports organization would go on to become an important part of the regional football landscape.

Events in 1954

February 01, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 01, 1954

Newspapers from Feb. 01, 1954

February 01, 1954 was a Monday and it was the 32nd day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 01, 1954 can also be written as 2/1/1954 in the US and as 1/2/1954 in UK and Europe.

February 01, 1954 in February 1954 calendar

Famous people born on February 01, 1954:

• Bill Mumy

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• Mike Campbell

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• Marijke Amado
• Ignacio Coronel Villarreal

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on February 1st

February 01, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 01, 1954 was From The Vine Came The Grape by Gaylords, according to the music chart for the week February 1st and February 7th.

1. Gaylords - From The Vine Came The Grape

February 01, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 01, 1954 was Oh Mein Papa by Eddie Calvert, according to the music chart for the week February 1st and February 7th.

1. Eddie Calvert - Oh Mein Papa
2. Frankie Laine - Blowing Wild
3. Dean Martin - That's Amore
4. Guy Mitchell - Cloud Lucky Seven
5. David Whitfield - Rags To Riches

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 1st is Aquarius.

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February 01, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 01, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 01, 1954 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 01, 1954 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 February 01, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:39 am and setting at 04:19 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 19, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Feb 17, 1954.

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Your place in the Universe on February 01, 1954

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Someone born on February 01, 1954 is:

71 years 3 months old,

or 855 months and 13 days old,

or 3719 weeks and 2 days old,

or 26035 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 01, 1954?

There are 263 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 01, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 01, 1954.

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