What happened on Monday October 04, 1954?

Here's what happened on October 04, 1954:

• Mexico Establishes Federal Republic On October 4, 1954, Mexico adopted a new constitution, formally establishing itself as a federal republic. This constitutional change marked a significant milestone in the nation's political development, reinforcing democratic principles and restructuring governmental systems.
• T.A. Gillespie Company Shell Loading Plant Disaster A catastrophic explosion at the T.A. Gillespie Company Shell Loading Plant in Sayreville, New Jersey, resulted in the tragic loss of over 100 lives. This industrial accident highlighted significant safety concerns in munitions manufacturing during the mid-20th century.
• First USGA-Administered U.S. Open Golf Championship The inaugural U.S. Open Men's Golf Championship administered by the United States Golf Association was held at the prestigious Newport Country Club in Newport, Rhode Island. This event represented an important moment in the standardization and professionalization of professional golf tournaments in the United States.

Events in 1954

October 04, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 04, 1954

Newspapers from Oct. 04, 1954

October 04, 1954 was a Monday and it was the 277th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 04, 1954 can also be written as 10/4/1954 in the US and as 4/10/1954 in UK and Europe.

October 04, 1954 in October 1954 calendar

Famous people born on October 04, 1954:

• Stevie Ray Vaughan

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• Al Sharpton

  A prominent African American civil rights activist, political commentator, and Baptist minister known for his advocacy in social justice and...

• Dennis Eckersley

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Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on October 4th

Famous people died on October 04, 1954:

• Francesco Borgongini Duca
• Georg Hamel

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on October 4th

October 04, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 04, 1954 was Teach Me Tonight by DeCastro Sisters, according to the music chart for the week October 4th and October 10th.

1. DeCastro Sisters - Teach Me Tonight

October 04, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 04, 1954 was Hold My Hand by Don Cornell, according to the music chart for the week October 4th and October 10th.

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 4th is Libra.

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October 04, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 04, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 04, 1954 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 04, 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 04, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 12:57 pm and setting at 10:21 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 04, 1954

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Someone born on October 04, 1954 is:

70 years 7 months old,

or 847 months and 10 days old,

or 3684 weeks and 2 days old,

or 25790 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 04, 1954?

There are 144 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 4th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 04, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 04, 1954.

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