What happened on Wednesday May 05, 1954?

Here's what happened on May 05, 1954:

• Stroessner's Military Coup in Paraguay General Alfredo Stroessner leads a military coup, successfully overthrowing the government of President Federico Chávez in Paraguay, marking a significant political transition in South American history.
• Soviet M-4 Bomber Displayed at Moscow Parade The Myasishchev M-4, a strategic Soviet bomber with claimed intercontinental capabilities, is publicly displayed for the first time at the Moscow May Day parade, symbolizing Cold War military technological advancements.
• Founding of the Unification Church Sun Myung Moon establishes the Unification Church in South Korea, initially named the Holy Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christianity (HSA-UWC), which would become a significant global religious movement.
• 1954 Asian Games Begin in Manila The 1954 Asian Games officially commence in Manila, Philippines, running from May 5 to May 9, representing an important moment in regional sports diplomacy and athletic competition.
• Dagmar Wöhrl Becomes Notable German Public Figure Dagmar Wöhrl, who would later become Miss Germany in 1977, is born in the Federal Republic of Germany.

Events in 1954

May 05, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 05, 1954

Newspapers from May. 05, 1954

May 05, 1954 was a Wednesday and it was the 125th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 05, 1954 can also be written as 5/5/1954 in the US and as 5/5/1954 in UK and Europe.

May 05, 1954 in May 1954 calendar

Famous people born on May 05, 1954:

• Brian Souter

  Scottish entrepreneur who co-founded Stagecoach, a global transport company, with his sister Ann Gloag.

• Rosey Reed

  Accomplished American equestrian who dominated national championships, winning 15 U.S.

• Peter Erskine

  Renowned jazz drummer who was a key member of the influential jazz fusion band Weather Report, known for his innovative and technical...

• Yvon Briant
• Judith Beck

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on May 5th

Famous people died on May 05, 1954:

• Carlo Aru
• Henri Laurens
• Giovanni Battista Trener

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on May 5th

May 05, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 05, 1954 was Crazy 'Bout Ya Baby by Crew-Cuts, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

1. Crew-Cuts - Crazy 'Bout Ya Baby
2. Henri Rene & His Orchestra - The Happy Wanderer

May 05, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 05, 1954 was Secret Love by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week May 3rd and May 9th.

1. Doris Day - Secret Love
2. Johnnie Ray - Such A Night
3. Obernkirchen Children's Choir - The Happy Wanderer
4. Frankie Laine - The Kid's Last Fight
5. Kay Starr - Changing Partners

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 5th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 05, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 05, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 05, 1954 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 05, 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 May 05, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 07:50 am and setting at 11:38 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 18, 1954 while the next full moon would come on May 17, 1954.

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Your place in the Universe on May 05, 1954

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Someone born on May 05, 1954 is:

71 years and 9 days old,

or 852 months and 9 days old,

or 3706 weeks

or 25942 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 05, 1954?

There are 357 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 5th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 05, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 05, 1954.

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