What happened on Wednesday October 20, 1954?

Here's what happened on October 20, 1954:

• West Germany Joins NATO In a significant post-World War II geopolitical development, West Germany was formally admitted into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), marking a crucial moment in Cold War alliance-building and West Germany's reintegration into the international community.
• Paris Agreement Establishes Western European Union The Paris Agreement was signed, establishing the Western European Union (WEU), a collective defense and collaborative organization involving seven European nations. This treaty expanded upon the 1948 Treaty of Brussels, strengthening mutual defense capabilities and inter-governmental cooperation in post-war Europe.
• Dock Workers' Strike in England A dock workers' strike expanded across England, disrupting maritime trade and labor relations during the mid-1950s. The strike highlighted ongoing industrial tensions and workers' demands for better working conditions and compensation.
• Peter Pan Opens on Broadway The theatrical production of Peter Pan opened at the Winter Garden Theater in New York City, running for 149 performances. This stage adaptation of J.M. Barrie's beloved story brought the magical tale to life for Broadway audiences.
• Birth of Yati Octavia Indonesian actress Yati Octavia was born, who would later become a notable figure in Indonesian cinema and entertainment.

Events in 1954

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

Magazines from Oct. 20, 1954

Newspapers from Oct. 20, 1954

October 20, 1954 was a Wednesday and it was the 293rd day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 20, 1954 can also be written as 10/20/1954 in the US and as 20/10/1954 in UK and Europe.

October 20, 1954 in October 1954 calendar

Famous people born on October 20, 1954:

• Ken Stott

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• Lee Roy Selmon
• Enzo Gragnaniello

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on October 20th

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 20, 1954 was Hold My Hand by Don Cornell, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

1. Don Cornell - Hold My Hand
2. Nat 'King' Cole - Smile
3. Frank Sinatra - Three Coins In The Fountain
4. Kitty Kallen - Little Things Mean A Lot
5. Frankie Laine - My Friend

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 20th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 20, 1954 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 20, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 12:10 am and setting at 02:33 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 12, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Nov 10, 1954.

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Your place in the Universe on October 20, 1954

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Someone born on October 20, 1954 is:

70 years 6 months old,

or 846 months and 24 days old,

or 3682 weeks

or 25774 days old,

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

There are 159 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 20th 2025.

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

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

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