What happened on Wednesday March 03, 1954?

Here's what happened on March 03, 1954:

• NACA Founded, Predecessor to NASA The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), the predecessor of NASA, was officially established. This organization would play a crucial role in advancing American aerospace research and eventually lead to the creation of the space agency that would land humans on the moon.
• Missouri Compromise Passed The Missouri Compromise was passed by the U.S. Congress, with President James Monroe signing it on March 6. This landmark legislation designated Maine as a free state and Missouri as a slave state, attempting to maintain a delicate balance between free and slave states in the Union.
• Puerto Rico Becomes U.S. Commonwealth Puerto Rico became a U.S. commonwealth, gaining autonomy in internal affairs while maintaining a unique political relationship with the United States. This status granted Puerto Ricans U.S. citizenship and a degree of self-governance.
• Emancipation of Serfs in Russia Serfs in Russia were emancipated, a significant social and economic reform that fundamentally transformed the feudal structure of Russian society and set the stage for future social and political changes.
• First Woman Argues Before Supreme Court Belva Ann Bennet Lockwood became the first woman to argue a case before the U.S. Supreme Court, breaking significant gender barriers in the legal profession and paving the way for future female lawyers.
• U.S. Steel Corporation Formed The U.S. Steel Corporation was established, becoming one of the largest and most influential industrial corporations in American history, symbolizing the country's industrial might and economic power.
• First Fatal Jetliner Accident The first fatal jetliner accident occurred when a Canadian plane crashed in Karachi, Pakistan, marking a somber milestone in the history of commercial aviation and highlighting the early challenges of jet travel.
• U.S. Foreign Aid to Venezuela The United States authorized its first foreign aid bill, providing $50,000 in relief funds for victims of an earthquake in Venezuela. This marked an early example of U.S. international humanitarian assistance.

Events in 1954

March 03, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 03, 1954

Newspapers from Mar. 03, 1954

March 03, 1954 was a Wednesday and it was the 62nd day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 03, 1954 can also be written as 3/3/1954 in the US and as 3/3/1954 in UK and Europe.

March 03, 1954 in March 1954 calendar

Famous people born on March 03, 1954:

• Christopher Hughes

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• John Lilley

  John Lilley is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, best known as a member of the popular rock band The Hooters.

• Édouard Lock

  Édouard Lock is a renowned Moroccan-Canadian choreographer and dancer, known for his innovative contemporary dance work.

• Robert Gossett

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on March 3rd

Famous people died on March 03, 1954:

• Ambrogio Annoni
• Cesare Brambilla
• Emily Fitzroy
• Hugh Roddin
• Alfredo Siniscalchi
• George Wiley

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on March 3rd

March 03, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 03, 1954 was Wanted by Perry Como, according to the music chart for the week March 1st and March 7th.

1. Perry Como - Wanted

March 03, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 03, 1954 was I See The Moon by The Stargazers, according to the music chart for the week March 1st and March 7th.

1. The Stargazers - I See The Moon
2. Eddie Calvert - Oh Mein Papa
3. Obernkirchen Children's Choir - The Happy Wanderer
4. Bonnie Lou - Tennessee Wig Walk
5. Norman Wisdom - Don't Laugh At Me ('Cause I'm A Fool)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 3rd is Pisces.

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March 03, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 03, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 03, 1954 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 03, 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 March 03, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:22 am and setting at 05:38 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 03, 1954

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Someone born on March 03, 1954 is:

71 years 1 month old,

or 853 months and 20 days old,

or 3712 weeks

or 25984 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 03, 1954?

There are 314 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 3rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 03, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 03, 1954.

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