What happened on Thursday June 17, 1954?

Here's what happened on June 17, 1954:

• CIA-Backed Military Coup in Guatemala A CIA-engineered military coup occurs in Guatemala, ousting democratically elected President Jacobo Árbenz and leading to the military dictatorship of Carlos Castillo Armas. This intervention dramatically altered Guatemala's political landscape, replacing a democratically elected government with a US-supported authoritarian regime.
• Pierre Mendès France Becomes French Prime Minister Pierre Mendès France is elected prime minister of France and immediately begins negotiations to end the Indochina War, signaling a potential shift in France's colonial policy and approach to international conflicts.
• Senate Army McCarthy Hearings Conclude The televised Senate Army McCarthy hearings come to an end, marking a significant moment in the investigation of Senator Joseph McCarthy's anti-communist activities and their impact on American political discourse.
• Rocky Marciano Wins Heavyweight Boxing Title Rocky Marciano defeats Ezzard Charles in a 15-round bout to claim the heavyweight boxing title, further solidifying his legendary status in professional boxing.
• Earthquake in Anhui Province, China A 5.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Anhui Province, China, causing significant local damage by destroying multiple homes and potentially disrupting community infrastructure.

Events in 1954

June 17, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 17, 1954

Newspapers from Jun. 17, 1954

June 17, 1954 was a Thursday and it was the 168th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 17, 1954 can also be written as 6/17/1954 in the US and as 17/6/1954 in UK and Europe.

June 17, 1954 in June 1954 calendar

Famous people born on June 17, 1954:

• Mark Linn-Baker

  American actor best known for his role as Larry Appleton in the popular sitcom 'Perfect Strangers' which aired from 1986 to 1993.

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on June 17th

June 17, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 17, 1954 was Secret Love by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week June 14th and June 20th.

1. Doris Day - Secret Love
2. Johnnie Ray - Such A Night
3. Billy Cotton & His Band - Friends And Neighbours
4. David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra - Cara Mia
5. Perry Como - Wanted

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 17th is Gemini.

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

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June 17, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 17, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 17, 1954 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 17, 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 June 17, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 09:40 pm and setting at 07:16 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on June 17, 1954

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Someone born on June 17, 1954 is:

70 years 10 months old,

or 850 months and 27 days old,

or 3699 weeks and 6 days old,

or 25899 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 17, 1954?

There are 34 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 17, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 17, 1954.

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