What happened on Friday July 16, 1954?

Here's what happened on July 16, 1954:

• Death of Henri Frankfort, Renowned Egyptologist Henri Frankfort, a distinguished Dutch scholar specializing in Egyptology, archaeology, and Oriental studies, passed away on July 16, 1954. His significant contributions to understanding ancient civilizations and their cultural practices have left a lasting impact on academic research in historical studies.
• Death of Herms Niel, German Composer Herms Niel, a German musical composer, died on July 16, 1954. While less internationally renowned, he contributed to the musical landscape of mid-20th century Germany.
• Partial Lunar Eclipse of 1954 A partial lunar eclipse occurred on July 16, 1954, where a portion of the Moon passed through the Earth's umbral shadow, creating a distinctive celestial phenomenon visible from certain regions of the world.

Events in 1954

July 16, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 16, 1954

Newspapers from Jul. 16, 1954

July 16, 1954 was a Friday and it was the 197th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 16, 1954 can also be written as 7/16/1954 in the US and as 16/7/1954 in UK and Europe.

July 16, 1954 in July 1954 calendar

Famous people born on July 16, 1954:

• Riitta Väisänen

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on July 16th

Famous people died on July 16, 1954:

• Herms Niel

  German soldier, trombonist, and composer (b. 1888).

• Harry Broos
• Innocenzo Cappa
• Pëtr Leščenko
• Lucien Muratore
• Attilio Mussino

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on July 16th

July 16, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 16, 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 16, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 16, 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 16th 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 16, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 16, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 16, 1954 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 16, 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 16, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 08:52 pm and setting at 07:19 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 16, 1954

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Someone born on July 16, 1954 is:

70 years 9 months old,

or 849 months and 28 days old,

or 3695 weeks and 5 days old,

or 25870 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 16, 1954?

There are 63 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 16th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 16, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 16, 1954.

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