What happened on Monday April 12, 1954?

Here's what happened on April 12, 1954:

• Bill Haley Records Rock Around the Clock Bill Haley and His Comets record the iconic rock and roll single 'Rock Around the Clock' at the Pythian Temple studios in New York City. Though initially unsuccessful, this recording would become a pivotal moment in music history, helping to launch the rock and roll revolution in the following year.
• Joe Turner Releases 'Shake, Rattle & Roll' Joe Turner releases the influential rhythm and blues song 'Shake, Rattle & Roll', which would become a significant early rock and roll hit.
• Sam Snead Wins 18th Golf Masters Championship Sam Snead defeats Ben Hogan to win his third Masters tournament, shooting an impressive total score of 289 at Augusta National Golf Club.
• Minneapolis Lakers Win 8th NBA Championship The Minneapolis Lakers defeat the Syracuse Nationals in a closely contested series, winning 4 games to 3 and claiming their 8th NBA Championship.
• Belgian Government Resigns The Van Houtte government in Belgium resigns, signaling political instability in the country during this period.
• Marvin Johnson Born Marvin Johnson, an American middleweight boxer who would later win a bronze medal at the 1972 Olympics, is born.
• Pat Travers Born Pat Travers is born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He would later become a notable rock guitarist, known for his hit song 'Boom Boom, Out Go The Lights'.

Events in 1954

April 12, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 12, 1954

Newspapers from Apr. 12, 1954

April 12, 1954 was a Monday and it was the 102nd day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 12, 1954 can also be written as 4/12/1954 in the US and as 12/4/1954 in UK and Europe.

April 12, 1954 in April 1954 calendar

Famous people born on April 12, 1954:

• Jon Krakauer

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Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on April 12th

Famous people died on April 12, 1954:

• Dante Broglio
• Boris Ivanovič Jurcev

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on April 12th

April 12, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 12, 1954 was The Man Upstairs by Kay Starr, according to the music chart for the week April 12th and April 18th.

1. Kay Starr - The Man Upstairs
2. Kitty Kallen - Little Things Mean A Lot

April 12, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 12, 1954 was I See The Moon by The Stargazers, according to the music chart for the week April 12th and April 18th.

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 12th 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 12, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 12, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 12, 1954 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 12, 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 12, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 01:27 pm and setting at 03:02 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 12, 1954

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Someone born on April 12, 1954 is:

71 years 1 month old,

or 853 months and 19 days old,

or 3711 weeks and 5 days old,

or 25982 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 12, 1954?

There are 316 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 12th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 12, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 12, 1954.

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