What happened on Friday August 20, 1954?

Here's what happened on August 20, 1954:

• Death of Alcide de Gasperi, Italian Statesman Alcide de Gasperi, a prominent Italian politician who courageously resisted Mussolini's fascist regime and served as Premier of Italy almost continuously from 1946 to 1953, passed away due to a heart attack. He was a key figure in post-World War II Italian politics and played a crucial role in rebuilding Italy's democratic institutions.
• India-Portugal Diplomatic Negotiations on Goa India accepted a Portuguese proposal to meet in New Delhi and discuss an impartial observation of the ongoing Goa dispute, with the meeting tentatively scheduled for August 24. This diplomatic initiative signaled potential progress in resolving territorial tensions between the two nations.
• U.S. Government to Pursue Perjury Case Against Owen Lattimore The U.S. Government announced plans to seek a new perjury indictment against Owen Lattimore, a prominent Far Eastern specialist. This development was likely connected to the ongoing Cold War tensions and McCarthy-era investigations into alleged communist sympathies.
• Moscow Radio Exposes Alleged West German Spy Network Moscow Radio reported the existence of a West German spy network allegedly led by a former Nazi general. The network was claimed to have over 4,000 agents and was reportedly extracting more than $50 million from the American Treasury, highlighting the complex espionage landscape of the Cold War era.
• Devastating Typhoon Strikes Southern Japan A powerful typhoon swept through the southern half of Japan, causing significant destruction and loss of life. The disaster resulted in 20 fatalities, 59 injuries, 38 missing persons, and the complete destruction of 201 houses, underscoring the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events.
• Tragic Fishing Boat Accident in Han River A devastating maritime incident occurred near the mouth of the Han River, where a fishing boat capsized, resulting in the drowning of 15 men. This tragic event highlighted the inherent risks faced by maritime workers in the region.

Events in 1954

August 20, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 20, 1954

Newspapers from Aug. 20, 1954

August 20, 1954 was a Friday and it was the 232nd day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 20, 1954 can also be written as 8/20/1954 in the US and as 20/8/1954 in UK and Europe.

August 20, 1954 in August 1954 calendar

Famous people born on August 20, 1954:

• Al Roker

  Prominent NBC News meteorologist and co-host of the TODAY Show, known for his engaging personality and weather reporting.

• Quinn Buckner

  Former NBA basketball player who won an Olympic gold medal in 1976 and later became a successful basketball coach and executive.

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on August 20th

August 20, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 1954 was Shake, Rattle, and Roll by Bill Haley & His Comets, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

1. Bill Haley & His Comets - Shake, Rattle, and Roll

August 20, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 20, 1954 was Cara Mia by David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

1. David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra - Cara Mia
2. Kitty Kallen - Little Things Mean A Lot
3. Frank Sinatra - Three Coins In The Fountain
4. Perry Como - Idle Gossip
5. Doris Day - Secret Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th is Leo.

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August 20, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 20, 1954 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 August 20, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 10:24 pm and setting at 02:41 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 14, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Sep 12, 1954.

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Your place in the Universe on August 20, 1954

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Someone born on August 20, 1954 is:

70 years 10 months old,

or 850 months and 5 days old,

or 3696 weeks and 5 days old,

or 25877 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 20, 1954?

There are 56 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 20, 1954.

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