What happened on Sunday April 18, 1954?

Here's what happened on April 18, 1954:

• Nasser Seizes Power in Egypt Colonel Gamal Abdel Nasser seized power in Egypt, becoming Prime Minister and marking a pivotal moment in Egyptian and Middle Eastern political history. This event would lead to significant geopolitical transformations, including the rise of pan-Arabism and the eventual nationalization of the Suez Canal.
• Rick Moranis Birth Rick Moranis, renowned Canadian comedian, actor, and musician, was born on this date. Known for his iconic roles in comedies like 'Ghostbusters', 'Honey, I Shrunk the Kids', and 'Strange Brew', Moranis would become a beloved figure in entertainment.
• Louise Suggs Wins Golf Tournament Louise Suggs, a pioneering female golfer, won the LPGA Babe Didrikson-Zaharias Golf Open, further establishing her legacy in women's professional golf and contributing to the sport's growing recognition of women athletes.
• Kim Stone Bassist Born Kim Stone, accomplished bassist of the jazz fusion band Spyro Gyra, was born. He would become particularly known for his contributions to their hit album 'Morning Dance', which significantly influenced contemporary jazz.
• British Minesweeper Incident A British minesweeper operated by the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve caught fire and sank in the English Channel near Ostend, Belgium. Fortunately, all 31 crew members were successfully rescued by the Dutch steamship *Phoenix* and the French ship *Tunisie*, preventing any loss of life.

Events in 1954

April 18, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 18, 1954

Newspapers from Apr. 18, 1954

April 18, 1954 was a Sunday and it was the 108th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 18, 1954 can also be written as 4/18/1954 in the US and as 18/4/1954 in UK and Europe.

April 18, 1954 in April 1954 calendar

Famous people born on April 18, 1954:

• Robert Greenberg

  Renowned American pianist and composer known for his musical compositions and academic contributions in music theory and history.

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on April 18th

Famous people died on April 18, 1954:

• George Kay
• Béla Mező
• Denis Verschueren

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on April 18th

April 18, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 18, 1954 was The Man Upstairs by Kay Starr, according to the music chart for the week April 12th and April 18th.

1. Kay Starr - The Man Upstairs
2. Kitty Kallen - Little Things Mean A Lot

April 18, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 18, 1954 was I See The Moon by The Stargazers, according to the music chart for the week April 12th and April 18th.

1. The Stargazers - I See The Moon
2. Doris Day - Secret Love
3. Obernkirchen Children's Choir - The Happy Wanderer
4. Johnnie Ray - Such A Night
5. Kay Starr - Changing Partners

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 18th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 18, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 18, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 18, 1954 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 18, 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 April 18, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 07:27 pm and setting at 05:27 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 19, 1954 while the next full moon would come on May 17, 1954.

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Your place in the Universe on April 18, 1954

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Someone born on April 18, 1954 is:

71 years and 5 days old,

or 852 months and 5 days old,

or 3705 weeks and 3 days old,

or 25938 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 18, 1954?

There are 360 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 18th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 18, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 18, 1954.

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