What happened on Wednesday May 19, 1954?

Here's what happened on May 19, 1954:

• US-Pakistan Mutual Defense Agreement The United States and Pakistan signed a Mutual Defense Assistance Agreement, strengthening strategic military cooperation during the Cold War era and establishing a significant geopolitical partnership in South Asia.
• CIA Mail-Opening Project Approved Postmaster General Arthur E. Summerfield officially approved a covert mail-opening project for the United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), enabling surveillance and intelligence gathering through intercepting and examining postal communications.
• Composer Charles Ives Passes Away Charles Ives, a pioneering and influential American composer known for his innovative and experimental musical compositions, died at the age of 79. Ives is widely recognized for his groundbreaking contributions to 20th-century classical music.

Events in 1954

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

Magazines from May. 19, 1954

Newspapers from May. 19, 1954

May 19, 1954 was a Wednesday and it was the 139th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 19, 1954 can also be written as 5/19/1954 in the US and as 19/5/1954 in UK and Europe.

May 19, 1954 in May 1954 calendar

Famous people born on May 19, 1954:

• Phil Rudd

  Renowned drummer for the legendary rock band AC/DC, known for his powerful and steady drumming style that helped define the band's hard rock...

• Roberto Savi

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on May 19th

Famous people died on May 19, 1954:

• Charles Ives

  American composer and educator (b. 1874).

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on May 19th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 19, 1954 was Hernando's Hideaway by Archie Bleyer, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

1. Archie Bleyer - Hernando's Hideaway
2. Four Aces - Three Coins In The Fountain

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 19, 1954 was Secret Love by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week May 17th and May 23rd.

1. Doris Day - Secret Love
2. Johnnie Ray - Such A Night
3. Obernkirchen Children's Choir - The Happy Wanderer
4. Frankie Laine - The Kid's Last Fight
5. Kay Starr - Changing Partners

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 19th is Taurus.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 19, 1954 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 19, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 09:18 pm and setting at 07:20 am.

The previous full moon was on May 17, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Jun 16, 1954.

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Your place in the Universe on May 19, 1954

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Someone born on May 19, 1954 is:

70 years 11 months old,

or 851 months and 25 days old,

or 3704 weeks

or 25928 days old,

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

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

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

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