What happened on Thursday May 13, 1954?

Here's what happened on May 13, 1954:

• Australia's Petrov Affair Royal Commission The Australian government establishes a Royal Commission on Espionage to investigate the 'Petrov Affair', involving the defection of a Soviet diplomat, which was a significant Cold War intelligence event.
• US Nuclear Test at Enwetak The United States conducts an atmospheric nuclear test at the Enwetak Atoll in the Marshall Islands, continuing Cold War-era nuclear weapons development and testing.
• Anti-National Service Riots in Singapore Chinese Middle School students in Singapore stage protests against National Service, highlighting growing tensions and youth activism in the region.
• British Labour Party Municipal Election Victory The Labour Party secures a significant win in British municipal elections, reflecting the political landscape and public sentiment in mid-1950s United Kingdom.
• Mikhail Botvinnik Wins World Chess Championship Soviet chess grandmaster Mikhail Botvinnik wins the World Chess Championship in Moscow, further solidifying the Soviet Union's dominance in competitive chess during the Cold War era.
• Pajama Game Broadway Musical Premiere The musical 'Pajama Game' opens at St. James Theater in New York City, beginning a successful run of 1,063 performances, marking a significant moment in Broadway theater history.
• Robin Roberts' Remarkable Baseball Performance Baseball pitcher Robin Roberts gives up a home run but then demonstrates extraordinary skill by retiring the next 27 consecutive batters in a remarkable display of pitching prowess.

Events in 1954

May 13, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 13, 1954

Newspapers from May. 13, 1954

May 13, 1954 was a Thursday and it was the 133rd day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 13, 1954 can also be written as 5/13/1954 in the US and as 13/5/1954 in UK and Europe.

May 13, 1954 in May 1954 calendar

Famous people born on May 13, 1954:

• Johnny Logan

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• Jean-Louis Costes

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on May 13th

Famous people died on May 13, 1954:

• Paola Grosson

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on May 13th

May 13, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 13, 1954 was Secret Love by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week May 10th and May 16th.

1. Doris Day - Secret Love
2. Johnnie Ray - Such A Night
3. Obernkirchen Children's Choir - The Happy Wanderer
4. Frankie Laine - The Kid's Last Fight
5. Kay Starr - Changing Partners

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 13th is Taurus.

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

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May 13, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 13, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 13, 1954 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 13, 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 May 13, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 04:20 pm and setting at 03:36 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 18, 1954 while the next full moon would come on May 17, 1954.

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Someone born on May 13, 1954 is:

70 years 11 months old,

or 851 months and 10 days old,

or 3701 weeks and 6 days old,

or 25913 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 13, 1954?

There are 20 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 13, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 13, 1954.

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