What happened on Thursday July 15, 1954?

Here's what happened on July 15, 1954:

• Boeing 367-80 First Flight The Boeing 367-80, a groundbreaking prototype that would revolutionize commercial and military aviation, successfully completed its maiden flight. This aircraft served as the foundational design for both the iconic Boeing 707 commercial airliner and the C-135 military transport series, marking a pivotal moment in aerospace engineering.
• Operation Wetback The U.S. Government initiated a controversial mass deportation program in the American Southwest. Under the direction of U.S. Attorney General Herbert Brownell and INS Commissioner Joseph Swing, the Border Patrol began 'Operation Wetback' in the lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas, targeting Mexican immigrants through a racially charged enforcement initiative.
• Mario Kempes Birth Mario Kempes, a legendary Argentine football player who would later become a World Cup hero, was born on this date.
• KOCO TV Channel Launch KOCO TV channel 5 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma begins broadcasting as an ABC affiliate, expanding television coverage in the region.
• WBOC TV Channel Launch WBOC TV channel 16 in Salisbury, Maryland begins broadcasting, offering a multi-network affiliate service covering CBS, NBC, and ABC.

Events in 1954

July 15, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 15, 1954

Newspapers from Jul. 15, 1954

July 15, 1954 was a Thursday and it was the 196th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 15, 1954 can also be written as 7/15/1954 in the US and as 15/7/1954 in UK and Europe.

July 15, 1954 in July 1954 calendar

Famous people born on July 15, 1954:

• Mario Kempes

  Legendary Argentine footballer known as 'El Matador', who was instrumental in Argentina's 1978 FIFA World Cup victory, scoring crucial goals...

• Domenico Siniscalco

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on July 15th

Famous people died on July 15, 1954:

• Sadriddin Ayni
• Federico Camuri

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on July 15th

July 15, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 15, 1954 was Hey There by Rosemary Clooney, according to the music chart for the week July 12th and July 18th.

1. Rosemary Clooney - Hey There
2. Kitty Kallen - In The Chapel In The Moonlight

July 15, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 15, 1954 was Cara Mia by David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 12th and July 18th.

1. David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra - Cara Mia
2. Kitty Kallen - Little Things Mean A Lot
3. Doris Day - Secret Love
4. Perry Como - Idle Gossip
5. Perry Como - Wanted

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 15th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 15, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 15, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 15, 1954 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 15, 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 July 15, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 08:17 pm and setting at 06:10 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 16, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Aug 14, 1954.

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Your place in the Universe on July 15, 1954

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Someone born on July 15, 1954 is:

70 years 9 months old,

or 849 months and 20 days old,

or 3694 weeks and 4 days old,

or 25862 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 15, 1954?

There are 71 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 15, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 15, 1954.

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