What happened on Saturday September 04, 1954?

Here's what happened on September 04, 1954:

• Cold War Aerial Incident Soviet military aircraft intercepted and shot down a US bomber near the Siberian coast, resulting in a dramatic rescue operation where 9 out of 10 crew members were successfully saved. This event underscored the high-tension military interactions during the Cold War era.
• Citizenship Revocation Bill Signed President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation enabling the government to revoke citizenship of individuals advocating violent governmental overthrow, reflecting the intense political climate of the 1950s Cold War era and concerns about internal subversion.
• First Successful Passage of McClure Strait in Northwest Passage A historic maritime achievement was completed with the first successful navigation through McClure Strait, a critical route in the legendary Northwest Passage. This breakthrough represented a significant milestone in Arctic exploration and potential maritime transportation.
• Shostakovich Receives International Peace Prize Renowned Soviet composer Dmitri Shostakovich was honored with the International Peace Prize in Moscow, recognizing his contributions to cultural diplomacy and artistic excellence during a complex geopolitical period.
• Remarkable Weightlifting Record Set Peter B. Cortese achieved an extraordinary weightlifting feat by performing a one-arm deadlift of 370 pounds in York, Pennsylvania, which was more than triple his body weight. This impressive display of strength highlighted individual athletic potential.

Events in 1954

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

Magazines from Sep. 04, 1954

Newspapers from Sep. 04, 1954

September 04, 1954 was a Saturday and it was the 247th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 04, 1954 can also be written as 9/4/1954 in the US and as 4/9/1954 in UK and Europe.

September 04, 1954 in September 1954 calendar

Famous people born on September 04, 1954:

• Isabelle Durant

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on September 4th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 04, 1954 was Skokiaan by Four Lads, according to the music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.

1. Four Lads - Skokiaan
2. Denise Lor - If I Give My Heart to You
3. Eddie Fisher - I Need You Now

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 04, 1954 was Three Coins In The Fountain by Frank Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.

1. Frank Sinatra - Three Coins In The Fountain
2. David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra - Cara Mia
3. Kitty Kallen - Little Things Mean A Lot
4. Frankie Laine - My Friend
5. Don Cornell - Hold My Hand

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 4th is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 04, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 01:33 pm and setting at 10:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 14, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Sep 12, 1954.

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Your place in the Universe on September 04, 1954

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Someone born on September 04, 1954 is:

70 years 7 months old,

or 847 months and 19 days old,

or 3685 weeks and 4 days old,

or 25799 days old,

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

There are 134 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday September 4th 2025.

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

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

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