What happened on Tuesday November 16, 1954?

About November 16th, 1954, in brief:

  • Historical events: On November 16, 1954, a TAM Peru Douglas DC-3 aircraft (registration FAP403) crashed into an ice wall near Jirishanga in the Peruvian Andes during a domestic flight from Pucallpa Airport to Limatambo Airport in Lima. The aircraft was flying at a high altitude of approximately 18,000 feet (5,500 meters) when the fatal accident occurred, resulting in the tragic loss of all 24 passengers and crew members on board. The crash highlights the challenging and treacherous flying conditions in the mountainous regions of Peru during the mid-20th century.
  • Day of the week: November 16th, 1954 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Mister Sandman by Four Aces
  • #1 UK song: My Son My Son by Vera Lynn
  • Popular movie: El hombre inquieto directed by Rafael Baledón

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November 16, 1954: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 16, 1954:

  • TAM Peru Douglas DC-3 Crash in Peruvian Andes On November 16, 1954, a TAM Peru Douglas DC-3 aircraft (registration FAP403) crashed into an ice wall near Jirishanga in the Peruvian Andes during a domestic flight from Pucallpa Airport to Limatambo Airport in Lima. The aircraft was flying at a high altitude of approximately 18,000 feet (5,500 meters) when the fatal accident occurred, resulting in the tragic loss of all 24 passengers and crew members on board. The crash highlights the challenging and treacherous flying conditions in the mountainous regions of Peru during the mid-20th century.

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

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What day of the week was November 16, 1954?


November 16, 1954 was a Tuesday and it was the 320th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 16, 1954 can also be written as 11/16/1954 in the US and as 16/11/1954 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on November 16, 1954?


Famous people born on November 16, 1954:

  • Andrea Barrett

    Acclaimed American novelist and short story writer, Pulitzer Prize finalist known for her maritime narratives like 'The Voyage of the...

  • Licia Maglietta

    Italian actress and stage director renowned for her significant role in the acclaimed film 'Bread and Tulips', a charming comedy that gained...

  • Aleksander Kwasniewski

    Prominent Polish politician who served as President of Poland from 1995 to 2005, playing a significant role in Poland's transition to...

  • Thomas Schütte
  • Scott Wittman
  • Donald Runnicles
  • Luis Conte

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November 16, 1954: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 16, 1954 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 15th and November 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 16, 1954 was Mister Sandman by Four Aces, according to the music chart for the week November 15th and November 21st.

  1. - Mister Sandman youtube
  2. - The Naughty Lady of Shady Lane youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 16, 1954 was My Son My Son by Vera Lynn, according to the music chart for the week November 15th and November 21st.

  1. - My Son My Son youtube
  2. - This Ole House youtube
  3. - Hold My Hand youtube
  4. - If I Give My Heart To You youtube
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November 16, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 16th is Scorpio.

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November 16, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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November 16, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on November 16, 1954 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 16, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 09:59 pm and setting at 12:36 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 10, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Dec 10, 1954.

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How old is someone born on November 16, 1954?


Someone born on November 16, 1954 is:

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