What happened on Friday July 02, 1954?

Here's what happened on July 02, 1954:

• Cardiff Preferred as Welsh Capital A landmark ballot conducted by the South Wales Daily News among Welsh local authorities revealed a strong preference for Cardiff to be recognized as the official capital of Wales, reflecting regional political sentiment.
• Wimbledon Men's Singles Final Jaroslav Drobny, a Czech-born Egyptian tennis player, defeated Ken Rosewall in the 68th Wimbledon Men's Singles Championship, marking a significant moment in tennis history.
• Denis Compton's Cricket Performance English cricketer Denis Compton scored an impressive 278 runs in just 290 minutes during a match against Pakistan, demonstrating exceptional batting skill and endurance.

Events in 1954

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

Magazines from Jul. 02, 1954

Newspapers from Jul. 02, 1954

July 02, 1954 was a Friday and it was the 183rd day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 02, 1954 can also be written as 7/2/1954 in the US and as 2/7/1954 in UK and Europe.

July 02, 1954 in July 1954 calendar

Famous people born on July 02, 1954:

• Wendy Schaal

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• Eddie Rouse

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on July 2nd

Famous people died on July 02, 1954:

• Dante Lorenzelli
• Henri Van Schingen

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on July 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 02, 1954 was The Little Shoemaker by Gaylords, according to the music chart for the week June 28th and July 4th.

1. Gaylords - The Little Shoemaker
2. Chords - Sh-Boom
3. Hugo Winterhalter & His Orchestra (Vocal Eddie Fisher) - The Little Shoemaker

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 02, 1954 was Cara Mia by David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week June 28th and July 4th.

1. David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra - Cara Mia
2. Kitty Kallen - Little Things Mean A Lot
3. Doris Day - Secret Love
4. Perry Como - Idle Gossip
5. Perry Como - Wanted

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 2nd is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 02, 1954 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 02, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 07:43 am and setting at 10:04 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 16, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Jul 16, 1954.

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Your place in the Universe on July 02, 1954

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Someone born on July 02, 1954 is:

70 years 10 months old,

or 850 months and 12 days old,

or 3697 weeks and 5 days old,

or 25884 days old,

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

There are 49 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 2nd 2025.

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

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

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