What happened on Friday June 18, 1954?

Here's what happened on June 18, 1954:

• World's First Atomic Power Station Opens The Soviet Union inaugurates the world's first nuclear power plant in Obninsk, near Moscow, marking a revolutionary milestone in peaceful nuclear energy production and technological innovation.
• CIA-Backed Guatemalan Coup Begins Carlos Castillo Armas leads a U.S.-supported invasion force across the Guatemalan border, initiating a pivotal Cold War-era regime change operation that would dramatically reshape Guatemala's political landscape.
• Pierre Mendès-France Becomes French Prime Minister Pierre Mendès-France assumes the role of Prime Minister of France, marking a significant moment in post-war French political leadership.
• End of Food Rationing in Britain Great Britain concludes its post-World War II food rationing system, lifting restrictions on meat sales after 14 years, symbolizing economic recovery and normalization.
• Nordic Labor Market Integration The Common Nordic Labor Market Act takes effect, facilitating unprecedented labor mobility and economic cooperation among Nordic countries.
• West Germany Wins 1954 FIFA World Cup West Germany defeats Hungary 3-2 in a historic World Cup final, marking a significant moment of post-war sporting achievement and national pride.
• United States Adopts International Nautical Mile The U.S. officially standardizes its nautical mile measurement to the international standard of 1,852 meters, promoting global maritime and navigational consistency.

Events in 1954

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

Magazines from Jun. 18, 1954

Newspapers from Jun. 18, 1954

June 18, 1954 was a Friday and it was the 169th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 18, 1954 can also be written as 6/18/1954 in the US and as 18/6/1954 in UK and Europe.

June 18, 1954 in June 1954 calendar

Famous people born on June 18, 1954:

• Hussein Kamel al-Majid

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on June 18th

Famous people died on June 18, 1954:

• Adelin Benoît
• Karl von Le Suire
• Fabio Luzzatto

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on June 18th

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 18, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 09:40 pm and setting at 08:22 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 18, 1954

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Someone born on June 18, 1954 is:

70 years 10 months old,

or 850 months and 26 days old,

or 3699 weeks and 5 days old,

or 25898 days old,

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

There are 36 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 18th 2025.

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

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

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