What happened on Saturday June 12, 1954?

Here's what happened on June 12, 1954:

• Oppenheimer Security Hearing J. Robert Oppenheimer filed a brief with the Atomic Energy Commission on June 7, 1954. On June 12, the General Manager submitted findings regarding Oppenheimer's access to restricted data, a critical moment in the scientist's controversial security clearance proceedings.
• IRA Arms Raid on Gough Barracks An IRA unit conducted a bold daylight arms raid on the British Army's Gough Barracks in Armagh, Northern Ireland. In just twenty minutes, they successfully loaded a cattle truck with 340 rifles, 50 Sten guns, 12 Bren guns, and various other weapons and ammunition, escaping without injury.
• Pope Pius XII Canonizes Dominic Savio Pope Pius XII officially canonized Dominic Savio, a 14-year-old Catholic youth, as a saint. At the time, Savio was the youngest non-martyr saint in the Roman Catholic Church, highlighting his exceptional spiritual virtues and early devotion.
• Milwaukee Braves No-Hitter Jim Wilson of the Milwaukee Braves pitches a remarkable no-hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies, winning the game 2-0 and demonstrating exceptional pitching skill.
• 86th Belmont Stakes Horse Race Eric Guerin rides High Gun to victory in the 86th Belmont Stakes, completing the race in a time of 2:30.8, showcasing the competitive spirit of horse racing in mid-20th century America.
• Broadway Musical Closes The Broadway musical 'Girl in Pink Tights' concludes its run at the Mark Hellinger Theatre in New York City after 115 performances, marking the end of its theatrical journey.

Events in 1954

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

Magazines from Jun. 12, 1954

Newspapers from Jun. 12, 1954

June 12, 1954 was a Saturday and it was the 163rd day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 12, 1954 can also be written as 6/12/1954 in the US and as 12/6/1954 in UK and Europe.

June 12, 1954 in June 1954 calendar

Famous people born on June 12, 1954:

• Pierre de Bousquet de Florian

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on June 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 12, 1954 was Green Years by Eddie Fisher, according to the music chart for the week June 7th and June 13th.

1. Eddie Fisher - Green Years
2. June Valli - I Understand

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 12, 1954 was Secret Love by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week June 7th and June 13th.

1. Doris Day - Secret Love
2. Johnnie Ray - Such A Night
3. Billy Cotton & His Band - Friends And Neighbours
4. David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra - Cara Mia
5. Perry Como - Wanted

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 12th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 12, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 05:11 pm and setting at 03:01 am.

The previous full moon was on May 17, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Jun 16, 1954.

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Your place in the Universe on June 12, 1954

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Someone born on June 12, 1954 is:

70 years 10 months old,

or 850 months and 11 days old,

or 3697 weeks and 4 days old,

or 25883 days old,

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

There are 50 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 12th 2025.

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

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

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