What happened on Tuesday February 02, 1954?

About February 2nd, 1954, in brief:

  • Historical events: U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower officially reported the detonation of the first hydrogen bomb, which had actually occurred in 1952. This announcement highlighted the United States' advanced nuclear capabilities during the Cold War era and represented a significant milestone in military and technological development.
  • Day of the week: February 2nd, 1954 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: From The Vine Came The Grape by Gaylords
  • #1 UK song: Oh Mein Papa by Eddie Calvert
  • Popular movie: War of the Worlds directed by Steven Spielberg

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February 02, 1954: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 02, 1954:

  • US First Hydrogen Bomb Detonation Report U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower officially reported the detonation of the first hydrogen bomb, which had actually occurred in 1952. This announcement highlighted the United States' advanced nuclear capabilities during the Cold War era and represented a significant milestone in military and technological development.
  • First NHL Outdoor Hockey Game The Detroit Red Wings made history by playing the first outdoor hockey game in NHL history, competing in an exhibition match against the Marquette Branch Prison Pirates in Marquette, Michigan. This pioneering event marked a significant moment in hockey's evolution, demonstrating the sport's adaptability and willingness to experiment with unique playing conditions.
  • Christie Brinkley's Birth Christie Brinkley, a renowned American model, actress, and entrepreneur, was born. She would later become an iconic figure in the modeling world, particularly famous for her multiple Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue covers and her successful career spanning several decades.
  • Remarkable College Basketball Performance Bevo Francis of Rio Grande College achieved an extraordinary basketball performance by scoring 113 points in a single game, a remarkable feat that showcased exceptional individual athletic prowess.
  • Rare Snowfall in Gibraltar An unusual meteorological event occurred with snow falling in Gibraltar, a rare occurrence for this Mediterranean territory known for its mild climate.

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February 02, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was February 02, 1954?


February 02, 1954 was a Tuesday and it was the 33rd day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 02, 1954 can also be written as 2/2/1954 in the US and as 2/2/1954 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 02, 1954?


Famous people born on February 02, 1954:

  • Christie Brinkley

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February 02, 1954: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 02, 1954:

  • Hella Wuolijoki

    Estonian-finnish author and politician (b. 1886).

  • Edith How-Martyn

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February 02, 1954: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 02, 1954 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 1st and February 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

February 02, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 02, 1954 was From The Vine Came The Grape by Gaylords, according to the music chart for the week February 1st and February 7th.

  1. - From The Vine Came The Grape youtube

February 02, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 02, 1954 was Oh Mein Papa by Eddie Calvert, according to the music chart for the week February 1st and February 7th.

  1. - Oh Mein Papa youtube
  2. - Blowing Wild youtube
  3. - That's Amore youtube
  4. - Cloud Lucky Seven youtube
  5. - Rags To Riches youtube
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February 02, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 2nd is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 02, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 02, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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February 02, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 02, 1954 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 02, 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 02, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:20 am and setting at 05:34 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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How old is someone born on February 02, 1954?


Someone born on February 02, 1954 is:

71 years 2 months old,

or 854 months and 21 days old,

or 3716 weeks and 1 day old,

or 26013 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 02, 1954?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 02, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 02, 1954.

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