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see horoscope and birth chart for April 08, 1954What happened on Thursday April 08, 1954?
About April 8th, 1954, in brief:
- Historical events: A de Havilland Comet 1, operated by South African Airways, disintegrated in mid-air due to metal fatigue while flying over the Mediterranean Sea from Rome to Cairo. The catastrophic structural failure resulted in the total loss of the aircraft, killing all 21 people on board (14 passengers and 7 crew members). This incident was a significant event in early jet aviation history, highlighting critical design vulnerabilities in the first commercial jet airliners.
- Day of the week: April 8th, 1954 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 UK song: I See The Moon by The Stargazers
- Popular movie: Witness to Murder directed by Roy Rowland
More about April 8th, 1954? See below for more news and curiosities on April 8th, 1954.
Table of contents
- April 08, 1954: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was April 08, 1954?
- Who was born on April 08, 1954?
- April 08, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
- April 08, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 08, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on April 08, 1954?
- Back in 1954
April 08, 1954: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 08, 1954:
- South African Airways Flight 201 Disaster A de Havilland Comet 1, operated by South African Airways, disintegrated in mid-air due to metal fatigue while flying over the Mediterranean Sea from Rome to Cairo. The catastrophic structural failure resulted in the total loss of the aircraft, killing all 21 people on board (14 passengers and 7 crew members). This incident was a significant event in early jet aviation history, highlighting critical design vulnerabilities in the first commercial jet airliners.
- "By the Beautiful Sea" Broadway Premiere The musical "By the Beautiful Sea" opened at the Majestic Theater in New York City, beginning a successful run of 270 performances. This theatrical production was a notable entertainment event of the year.
April 08, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was April 08, 1954?
April 08, 1954 was a Thursday and it was the 98th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 08, 1954 can also be written as 4/8/1954 in the US and as 8/4/1954 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on April 08, 1954?
Famous people born on April 08, 1954:
- Jackie Chan
Internationally renowned martial arts actor, filmmaker, and stuntman known for his acrobatic fighting style and comedic timing.
- Gary Carter
Hall of Fame baseball player nicknamed 'Kid' who played for the Montreal Expos and New York Mets, known for his exceptional catching skills.
- Tony Dorsett
Hall of Fame NFL running back who played for the Dallas Cowboys, known for his exceptional speed and agility.
- G.V. Loganathan
Indian-American civil engineering professor known for his academic contributions and tragic death in the Virginia Tech shooting in 2007.
- John Schneider in Mount Kisco
American actor best known for his role as Bo Duke in the popular TV series 'The Dukes of Hazzard'.
- Princess Lalla Amina of Morocco (d. 2012)
April 08, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 08, 1954 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 5th and April 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 08, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 08, 1954 was I See The Moon by The Stargazers, according to the music chart for the week April 5th and April 11th.
- The Stargazers - I See The Moon
- Doris Day - Secret Love
- Obernkirchen Children's Choir - The Happy Wanderer
- Johnnie Ray - Such A Night
- Kay Starr - Changing Partners
April 08, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 8th is Aries.
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Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 08, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 08, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.
Discover the Horse personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthApril 08, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 08, 1954 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 08, 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 April 08, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 09:06 am and setting at 12:49 am.
The previous full moon was on Mar 19, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Apr 18, 1954.
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Your place in the Universe on April 08, 1954
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Someone born on April 08, 1954 is:
71 years and 15 days old,
or 852 months and 15 days old,
or 3706 weeks and 6 days old,
or 25948 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 08, 1954?
There are 350 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 8th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 08, 1954?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 08, 1954.
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Back in 1954
