What happened on Saturday April 10, 1954?

Here's what happened on April 10, 1954:

• Bell Labs Breakthrough in Solar Cell Technology Bell Laboratories announced the groundbreaking invention of the first practical silicon solar cell, marking a significant milestone in renewable energy technology. These early solar cells demonstrated approximately 6% energy conversion efficiency, laying the foundation for future photovoltaic developments.
• Diplomatic Mission to Address Indochina Tensions U.S. Secretary of State John Foster Dulles embarked on a critical diplomatic mission to London and Paris, seeking strategic cooperation and 'united action' regarding the complex geopolitical situation in Indochina and Southeast Asia during the early Cold War period.
• Death of Auguste Lumière, Cinema Pioneer Auguste Lumière, a renowned French photographer and pioneering filmmaker who significantly contributed to the early development of motion picture technology, passed away at the age of 81. His work was instrumental in the birth of modern cinema.
• KRGV Television Channel 5 Launches in Texas KRGV TV channel 5, an ABC affiliate, began broadcasting in Weslaco, Texas, expanding television media coverage in the Rio Grande Valley region.
• Birth of Olympic Ski Jumper Jouko Törmänen Jouko Törmänen, a Finnish ski jumper who would later win an Olympic gold medal in 1980, was born. He would become a notable athlete in Finland's winter sports history.

Events in 1954

April 10, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 10, 1954

Newspapers from Apr. 10, 1954

April 10, 1954 was a Saturday and it was the 100th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

April 10, 1954 in April 1954 calendar

Famous people born on April 10, 1954:

• Peter MacNicol

  American actor known for roles in TV series like Ally McBeal and films such as Ghostbusters II.

• Anne Lamott

  Acclaimed American author known for her insightful non-fiction books on writing, faith, and personal growth.

• Dennis Quaid

  Prominent Hollywood actor known for roles in films like 'The Parent Trap', 'Frequency', and 'Far from Heaven'.

• Juan Williams

  Prominent journalist and political commentator who has worked for NPR, Fox News, and other major media outlets.

• Paul Bearer

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on April 10th

Famous people died on April 10, 1954:

• Auguste Lumière

  Louis lumia"re, a french pioneer in color photography and cinematography.

• Oscar Mathisen

  Norwegian speed skater (born 1888).

• Guelfo Civinini
• Gaetano Ferragni
• Auguste e Louis Lumière

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on April 10th

April 10, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 10, 1954 was I See The Moon by The Stargazers, according to the music chart for the week April 5th and April 11th.

1. The Stargazers - I See The Moon
2. Doris Day - Secret Love
3. Obernkirchen Children's Choir - The Happy Wanderer
4. Johnnie Ray - Such A Night
5. Kay Starr - Changing Partners

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 10th is Aries.

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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 10, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 10, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 10, 1954 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 10, 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 10, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 11:18 am and setting at 02:07 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 10, 1954

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Someone born on April 10, 1954 is:

71 years 1 month old,

or 853 months and 4 days old,

or 3709 weeks and 4 days old,

or 25967 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 10, 1954?

There are 331 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 10th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 10, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 10, 1954.

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