What happened on Thursday May 06, 1954?

Here's what happened on May 06, 1954:

• First Sub-Four Minute Mile Roger Bannister of Great Britain achieved a historic milestone in athletic performance by becoming the first person to run a mile in under four minutes, completing the distance in 3:59.04 at the Iffley Road track in Oxford, England. This groundbreaking achievement shattered a long-standing psychological barrier in human athletic performance and marked a significant moment in sports history.
• Death of B.C. Forbes B. C. Forbes, a prominent Scottish-born US journalist and publisher, passed away at the age of 73. Forbes was known for founding Forbes magazine and making significant contributions to business journalism in the United States.
• US Navy Aircraft Crash in Mexico A United States Navy Martin PBM-5 Mariner flying boat tragically crashed into mountains near Carricitos, Mexico, resulting in the loss of all 10 crew members on board. The incident highlights the inherent risks of military aviation during the mid-20th century.

Events in 1954

May 06, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 06, 1954

Newspapers from May. 06, 1954

May 06, 1954 was a Thursday and it was the 126th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 06, 1954 can also be written as 5/6/1954 in the US and as 6/5/1954 in UK and Europe.

May 06, 1954 in May 1954 calendar

Famous people born on May 06, 1954:

• Dora Bakoyannis

  Prominent Greek politician who served as the 120th Minister of Foreign Affairs, playing a significant role in Greek national politics and...

• Giovanni Rezza
• Marie-Aude Murail

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on May 6th

Famous people died on May 06, 1954:

• B. C. Forbes
• Cecilia di Meclemburgo-Schwerin
• Amedeo Ugolini

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on May 6th

May 06, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 06, 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 06, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 06, 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 6th 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 06, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 06, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 06, 1954 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 06, 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 06, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 08:56 am and setting at 12:27 am.

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 06, 1954

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Someone born on May 06, 1954 is:

71 years and 8 days old,

or 852 months and 8 days old,

or 3705 weeks and 6 days old,

or 25941 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 06, 1954?

There are 357 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 6th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 06, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 06, 1954.

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