What happened on Friday April 23, 1954?

Here's what happened on April 23, 1954:

• Michael Moore Birth Michael Moore, an influential American documentary filmmaker known for his provocative and politically charged documentaries, was born. He would later become famous for films like 'Bowling for Columbine' and 'Fahrenheit 9/11'.
• Aerolineas Argentinas Douglas C-47 Skytrain Crash in Argentina An Aerolineas Argentinas Douglas C-47A-5-DK Skytrain, which was diverted to La Rioja, Argentina, from El Plumerillo Airport in Mendoza due to severe turbulence in the Córdoba area, tragically crashed in mountainous terrain near Sierra del Vilgo. The accident resulted in the complete loss of all 25 passengers and crew on board.
• Death of Shmerke Kaczerginski in Plane Crash Shmerke Kaczerginski, a prominent Yiddish-speaking author, musician, and cultural activist, was among the victims of the Aerolineas Argentinas Douglas C-47 crash in Argentina. His death represented a significant loss to the Yiddish cultural community.

Events in 1954

April 23, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 23, 1954

Newspapers from Apr. 23, 1954

April 23, 1954 was a Friday and it was the 113th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 23, 1954 can also be written as 4/23/1954 in the US and as 23/4/1954 in UK and Europe.

April 23, 1954 in April 1954 calendar

Famous people born on April 23, 1954:

• Michael Moore

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• Tony Atlas

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on April 23rd

Famous people died on April 23, 1954:

• Rudolf Beran
• Marcel Huot

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on April 23rd

April 23, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 23, 1954 was If You Love Me (Really Love Me) by Kay Starr, according to the music chart for the week April 19th and April 25th.

1. Kay Starr - If You Love Me (Really Love Me)
2. Teresa Brewer - Jilted

April 23, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 23, 1954 was I See The Moon by The Stargazers, according to the music chart for the week April 19th and April 25th.

1. The Stargazers - I See The Moon
2. Doris Day - Secret Love
3. Obernkirchen Children's Choir - The Happy Wanderer
4. Johnnie Ray - Such A Night
5. Kay Starr - Changing Partners

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 23rd is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 23, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 23, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 23, 1954 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 23, 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 April 23, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 11:15 pm and setting at 09:25 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on April 23, 1954

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Someone born on April 23, 1954 is:

71 years and 21 days old,

or 852 months and 21 days old,

or 3707 weeks and 5 days old,

or 25954 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 23, 1954?

There are 344 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 23rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 23, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 23, 1954.

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