What happened on Tuesday September 21, 1954?

Here's what happened on September 21, 1954:

• USS Nautilus: First Nuclear Submarine Commissioned The USS Nautilus (SSN-571) was commissioned on September 21, 1954, marking a revolutionary milestone in naval technology. As the world's first operational nuclear-powered submarine, the Nautilus represented a significant leap forward in maritime military capabilities, demonstrating the potential of nuclear propulsion for naval vessels.
• Birth of Shinzo Abe Shinzo Abe, a prominent Japanese politician who would later serve as Prime Minister of Japan from 2006-2007 and again from 2012-2020, was born on September 21, 1954. He was known for his economic policy 'Abenomics' and efforts to strengthen Japan's international role.
• Death of Mikimoto Kōkichi Mikimoto Kōkichi, a pioneering Japanese entrepreneur who revolutionized the pearl industry by developing the first cultured pearl technique, passed away on September 21, 1954. His innovations transformed pearl production globally and established Japan as a leader in pearl cultivation.
• UN General Meeting Leadership Change Hendrik Nicolaas Boon van Ostade Kleffens was appointed Chairman of the General Meeting of the United Nations on September 21, 1954, signaling a diplomatic leadership transition during the Cold War era.

Events in 1954

September 21, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 21, 1954

Newspapers from Sep. 21, 1954

September 21, 1954 was a Tuesday and it was the 264th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 21, 1954 can also be written as 9/21/1954 in the US and as 21/9/1954 in UK and Europe.

September 21, 1954 in September 1954 calendar

Famous people born on September 21, 1954:

• Shinzo Abe

  Prominent Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan from 2006 to 2007 and again from 2012 to 2020, known for his economic...

• Phil Taylor (Philthy Animal)

  Legendary drummer of the rock band Motörhead, known as 'Philthy Animal', who significantly influenced heavy metal drumming.

• Lloyd Blankfein

  Former CEO of Goldman Sachs, who led the investment bank during the 2008 financial crisis and its aftermath.

• Henry Samueli

  Successful businessman and co-founder of Broadcom Corporation, owner of the Anaheim Ducks NHL team.

• Christian Streiff
• Phil Taylor

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on September 21st

Famous people died on September 21, 1954:

• Mikimoto Kōkichi

  Japanese businessman (b. 1858).

• Nino Mazzoni

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on September 21st

September 21, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 21, 1954 was Three Coins In The Fountain by Frank Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week September 20th and September 26th.

1. Frank Sinatra - Three Coins In The Fountain
2. David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra - Cara Mia
3. Kitty Kallen - Little Things Mean A Lot
4. Frankie Laine - My Friend
5. Don Cornell - Hold My Hand

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 21st is Virgo.

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September 21, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 21, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 21, 1954 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 21, 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 September 21, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 01:03 am and setting at 04:35 pm.

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

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Someone born on September 21, 1954 is:

70 years 7 months old,

or 847 months and 22 days old,

or 3686 weeks

or 25802 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 21, 1954?

There are 131 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday September 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 21, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on September 21, 1954.

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