What happened on Saturday September 11, 1954?

Here's what happened on September 11, 1954:

• Soviet Nuclear Weapon Test The Soviet Union conducted a nuclear weapon test on September 11, 1954, during the intense Cold War period, contributing to the escalating nuclear arms race between the USSR and the United States.
• Miss America Pageant Televised Nationally The Miss America Pageant was broadcast on television for the first time on September 11, 1954, marking a significant milestone in media entertainment and transforming the pageant into a national cultural event.
• Hurricane Edna Devastates New England Hurricane Edna made a destructive landfall in New England on September 11, 1954, as a powerful Category 2 hurricane. The storm caused widespread damage across the northeastern United States, resulting in 29 fatalities and significant infrastructure destruction. The hurricane's impact highlighted the vulnerability of coastal communities to severe tropical weather systems.
• Benjamin Britten's Opera Premiere English composer Benjamin Britten's chamber opera adaptation of Henry James' 'The Turn of the Screw' received its world premiere at the prestigious Teatro La Fenice in Venice, marking a significant moment in 20th-century classical music.
• Lee Meriwether Crowned Miss America 1955 Lee Meriwether, a 19-year-old from California, was crowned the 27th Miss America on September 11, 1954. Her victory would later lead to a successful career in entertainment, including acting and modeling.
• Extreme Rainfall in Brunswick, Maine On September 11, 1954, Brunswick, Maine experienced an extraordinary rainfall event, recording 20.4 centimeters (approximately 8 inches) of precipitation in a single day. This significant precipitation was likely associated with Hurricane Edna's landfall.
• KXJB TV Channel 4 Begins Broadcasting KXJB Television Channel 4, an NBC affiliate located in Valley City (Fargo), North Dakota, commenced its broadcasting operations on September 11, 1954, marking an expansion of television media in the region.

Events in 1954

September 11, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 11, 1954

Newspapers from Sep. 11, 1954

September 11, 1954 was a Saturday and it was the 254th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 11, 1954 can also be written as 9/11/1954 in the US and as 11/9/1954 in UK and Europe.

September 11, 1954 in September 1954 calendar

Famous people born on September 11, 1954:

• Clark Johnson

  Actor and director known for roles in television series like Homicide: Life on the Street and The Wire.

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on September 11th

September 11, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 11, 1954 was Hold My Hand by Don Cornell, according to the music chart for the week September 6th and September 12th.

1. Don Cornell - Hold My Hand
2. Doris Day - If I Give My Heart To You
3. Connee Boswell - If I Give My Heart to You

September 11, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 11, 1954 was Three Coins In The Fountain by Frank Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week September 6th and September 12th.

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 11th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 11, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 11, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 11, 1954 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 11, 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 11, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:19 pm and setting at 06:15 am.

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 11, 1954

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Someone born on September 11, 1954 is:

70 years 7 months old,

or 847 months and 12 days old,

or 3684 weeks and 4 days old,

or 25792 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 11, 1954?

There are 141 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday September 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 11, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on September 11, 1954.

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