What happened on Thursday September 16, 1954?

Here's what happened on September 16, 1954:

• SEATO Treaty Signed in Manila The Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) treaty was officially signed in Manila, Philippines, establishing a collective defense agreement aimed at containing communist influence in Southeast Asia during the Cold War.
• Visionary Prediction of Cheap Nuclear Energy Lewis Strauss, chairman of the United States Atomic Energy Commission, delivered a groundbreaking speech to the National Association of Science Writers, boldly predicting that future generations would have access to electricity 'too cheap to meter' through nuclear technology.
• Devastating Chlef Earthquake in Algeria A catastrophic earthquake centered on the city of Orléansville, Algeria, claimed approximately 1,500 lives and left thousands of residents homeless, causing widespread destruction and humanitarian crisis.
• Totskoye Nuclear Exercise The Soviet Union conducted the Totskoye nuclear exercise, a significant military and scientific demonstration of nuclear capabilities during the Cold War period.
• First Television Broadcast of Miss America Pageant The Miss America Pageant was broadcast on television for the first time, marking a significant moment in media entertainment and cultural representation.
• Benjamin Britten's 'The Turn of the Screw' Opera Premiere English composer Benjamin Britten's innovative chamber opera adaptation of 'The Turn of the Screw' received its world premiere at the prestigious Teatro La Fenice in Venice, Italy.
• Shostakovich Receives International Peace Prize Renowned Soviet composer Dmitri Shostakovich was awarded the International Peace Prize in Moscow, recognizing his contributions to cultural diplomacy during the Cold War era.
• KLM Flight 633 Tragedy A Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation, KLM Flight 633, crashed into the River Shannon shortly after takeoff from Shannon, Ireland, resulting in the tragic loss of 28 out of 56 passengers aboard.
• CKLW TV Channel 9 Begins Broadcasting CKLW Television Channel 9 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, commenced broadcasting as a CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) affiliate, marking an important milestone in regional media expansion.

Events in 1954

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

Magazines from Sep. 16, 1954

Newspapers from Sep. 16, 1954

September 16, 1954 was a Thursday and it was the 259th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 16, 1954 can also be written as 9/16/1954 in the US and as 16/9/1954 in UK and Europe.

September 16, 1954 in September 1954 calendar

Famous people born on September 16, 1954:

• Frank Reed

  Prominent American singer-songwriter, member of the legendary R&B group The Chi-Lites, who passed away in 2014.

• Earl Klugh

  Renowned American jazz guitarist and composer, known for his smooth jazz and contemporary jazz styles.

• Colin Newman

  Influential English musician, producer, and guitarist known for his work with post-punk bands Wire, Githead, and Immersion.

• Ashrita Furman

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on September 16th

Famous people died on September 16, 1954:

• Cesare Gravina

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on September 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 16, 1954 was Smile by Nat King Cole (Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra), according to the music chart for the week September 13th and September 19th.

1. Nat King Cole (Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra) - Smile

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 16, 1954 was Three Coins In The Fountain by Frank Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week September 13th and September 19th.

1. Frank Sinatra - Three Coins In The Fountain
2. David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra - Cara Mia
3. Kitty Kallen - Little Things Mean A Lot
4. Frankie Laine - My Friend
5. Don Cornell - Hold My Hand

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 16th is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 16, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 09:06 pm and setting at 12:31 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 12, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Oct 12, 1954.

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Your place in the Universe on September 16, 1954

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Someone born on September 16, 1954 is:

70 years 7 months old,

or 847 months and 7 days old,

or 3683 weeks and 6 days old,

or 25787 days old,

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

There are 146 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 16th 2025.

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

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

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