What happened on Friday October 01, 1954?

Here's what happened on October 01, 1954:

• Nigeria Becomes a Federation On October 1st, 1954, Nigeria transitioned from a British colonial territory to an autonomous federation, marking a significant milestone in its path towards independence. This constitutional change represented an important step in Nigeria's political development, granting greater self-governance and laying the groundwork for its eventual full independence in 1960.
• Founding of China Construction Bank On October 1st, 1954, China Construction Bank was established in Beijing, serving as a key financial institution in China's emerging state-controlled banking system. The bank would play a crucial role in supporting China's economic development and infrastructure projects in the decades following its founding.

Events in 1954

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

Magazines from Oct. 01, 1954

Newspapers from Oct. 01, 1954

October 01, 1954 was a Friday and it was the 274th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 01, 1954 can also be written as 10/1/1954 in the US and as 1/10/1954 in UK and Europe.

October 01, 1954 in October 1954 calendar

Famous people born on October 01, 1954:

• Milly Carlucci

  Prominent Italian television presenter, actress, and singer, famous for hosting popular dance and entertainment shows.

• Barry Williams

  American actor best known for playing Greg Brady in the popular TV series 'The Brady Bunch'.

• Héctor Guerrero
• Martin Strel

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on October 1st

Famous people died on October 01, 1954:

• Luigi Tinti
• Burkhard Huwiler
• René Le Senne

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on October 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 01, 1954 was Papa Loves Mambo by Perry Como, according to the music chart for the week September 27th and October 3rd.

1. Perry Como - Papa Loves Mambo

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 01, 1954 was Hold My Hand by Don Cornell, according to the music chart for the week September 27th and October 3rd.

1. Don Cornell - Hold My Hand
2. Nat 'King' Cole - Smile
3. Frank Sinatra - Three Coins In The Fountain
4. Kitty Kallen - Little Things Mean A Lot
5. Frankie Laine - My Friend

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 1st is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 01, 1954 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 01, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 10:24 am and setting at 08:31 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 12, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Oct 12, 1954.

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Your place in the Universe on October 01, 1954

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Someone born on October 01, 1954 is:

70 years 7 months old,

or 847 months and 13 days old,

or 3684 weeks and 5 days old,

or 25793 days old,

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

There are 140 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 1st 2025.

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

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

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