What happened on Sunday July 18, 1954?

Here's what happened on July 18, 1954:

• Diplomatic Breakthrough in Indochina Negotiations French Prime Minister Pierre Mendès France successfully negotiated with Chinese leader Zhou Enlai, securing a commitment to reduce support for the Viet Minh, marking a significant diplomatic moment in the context of the First Indochina War and potential peace efforts.
• Ricky Skaggs Birth Ricky Skaggs, future renowned country and bluegrass musician, was born. He would later become famous for songs like 'Toy Hearts' and 'Two Different Worlds'.
• Betsy Rawls Wins LPGA Tournament Professional golfer Betsy Rawls claimed victory at the LPGA Inverness Four-Ball Golf Tournament, highlighting women's achievements in professional sports during the 1950s.
• Cardinals Forfeit Baseball Game The Saint Louis Cardinals forfeited a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies after stalling in the 5th inning, losing 8-1, which was an unusual occurrence in Major League Baseball at the time.

Events in 1954

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

Magazines from Jul. 18, 1954

Newspapers from Jul. 18, 1954

July 18, 1954 was a Sunday and it was the 199th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 18, 1954 can also be written as 7/18/1954 in the US and as 18/7/1954 in UK and Europe.

July 18, 1954 in July 1954 calendar

Famous people born on July 18, 1954:

• Angela Merkel

  Influential German politician who served as Chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021, widely recognized as one of the most powerful leaders...

• Ricky Skaggs

  Renowned American bluegrass and country music artist who dominated the country charts in the 1980s, winning multiple CMA Awards and...

• J. Michael Straczynski

  Acclaimed screenwriter, producer, and comic book writer known for creating the science fiction series Babylon 5 and writing for numerous...

• Tobias Picker

  Prominent American classical composer recognized for his significant contributions to contemporary opera and orchestral compositions.

• Springfield (Missouri)

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on July 18th

Famous people died on July 18, 1954:

• Machine Kelly

  Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) is a prominent American rapper, singer, and actor known for his dynamic rap style, crossover into rock music, and...

• Nino Sacerdoti
• George R. Kelly
• Luigi Morelli

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on July 18th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 18, 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 18th 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 18, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 18, 1954 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 18, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 09:50 pm and setting at 09:39 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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Someone born on July 18, 1954 is:

70 years 9 months old,

or 849 months and 26 days old,

or 3695 weeks and 3 days old,

or 25868 days old,

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

There are 65 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 18th 2025.

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

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

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