What happened on Friday March 19, 1954?

Here's what happened on March 19, 1954:

• Rocket-Driven Sled Test First rocket-powered sled on rails is experimentally tested in Alamogordo, New Mexico, marking a significant advancement in propulsion technology.
• First Color Televised Boxing Match Historic moment in television broadcasting: the first color telecast of a prize fight featuring Giardello versus Troy at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
• Billiards World Record Willie Mosconi sets an extraordinary world record by running 526 consecutive balls without a miss during a straight pool exhibition in Springfield, Ohio. This remarkable record remains unbroken to this day.
• Boxing Match at Madison Square Garden Joey Giardello defeats Willie Tory by knockout in the seventh round during the groundbreaking color-televised boxing match.
• Cricket Performance by West Indies Team Weekes, Worrell, and Walcott achieve remarkable batting performances, each scoring a century (ton) against England.
• US Ladies Figure Skating Championship Tenley Albright claims victory in the US Ladies Figure Skating Championship, demonstrating her prowess in the sport.
• US Men's Figure Skating Championship Hayes A. Jenkins wins the US Men's Figure Skating Championship, showcasing his exceptional skill and artistry on the ice.

Events in 1954

March 19, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 19, 1954

Newspapers from Mar. 19, 1954

March 19, 1954 was a Friday and it was the 78th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 19, 1954 can also be written as 3/19/1954 in the US and as 19/3/1954 in UK and Europe.

March 19, 1954 in March 1954 calendar

Famous people born on March 19, 1954:

• Jill Abramson

  Prominent American journalist who served as the first female executive editor of The New York Times, known for her influential career in...

• Herman José

  Prominent Portuguese comedian and television personality known for his humorous skits and entertainment shows, with a multicultural...

• Pierre Falcone

  French international businessman specializing in complex infrastructure and energy projects across Africa and Latin America, with...

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on March 19th

Famous people died on March 19, 1954:

• Walter Braunfels
• Earl Hand

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on March 19th

March 19, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 19, 1954 was The Man with the Banjo by Ames Brothers, according to the music chart for the week March 15th and March 21st.

1. Ames Brothers - The Man with the Banjo

March 19, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 19, 1954 was I See The Moon by The Stargazers, according to the music chart for the week March 15th and March 21st.

1. The Stargazers - I See The Moon
2. Eddie Calvert - Oh Mein Papa
3. Obernkirchen Children's Choir - The Happy Wanderer
4. Bonnie Lou - Tennessee Wig Walk
5. Norman Wisdom - Don't Laugh At Me ('Cause I'm A Fool)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 19th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 19, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 19, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 19, 1954 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 19, 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 March 19, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 06:34 pm and setting at 06:04 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 17, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Apr 18, 1954.

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Your place in the Universe on March 19, 1954

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Someone born on March 19, 1954 is:

71 years 1 month old,

or 853 months and 4 days old,

or 3709 weeks and 5 days old,

or 25968 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 19, 1954?

There are 330 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 19th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 19, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 19, 1954.

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