What happened on Friday July 23, 1954?

Here's what happened on July 23, 1954:

• First Deliberate Nuclear Reactor Meltdown Experiment Scientists at Argonne National Laboratory conducted groundbreaking nuclear safety research by intentionally triggering the first-ever controlled nuclear reactor meltdown. This pivotal experiment at the National Reactor Testing Station in Idaho was designed to understand nuclear reactor behavior under extreme conditions, significantly advancing nuclear engineering safety protocols and scientific understanding of nuclear technology.
• First Indochina War Geneva Ceasefire Agreement The Geneva Conference negotiated a critical ceasefire in the First Indochina War, dividing Vietnam along a temporary demarcation line. French colonial forces were to withdraw to the south, while Vietnamese forces would be positioned in the north. The agreement also mandated nationwide elections by July 1956 to democratically determine Vietnam's future governance, setting the stage for significant geopolitical transformations in Southeast Asia.

Events in 1954

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

Magazines from Jul. 23, 1954

Newspapers from Jul. 23, 1954

July 23, 1954 was a Friday and it was the 204th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 23, 1954 can also be written as 7/23/1954 in the US and as 23/7/1954 in UK and Europe.

July 23, 1954 in July 1954 calendar

Famous people born on July 23, 1954:

• Annie Sprinkle

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Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on July 23rd

Famous people died on July 23, 1954:

• Herman Groman

  American runner (b. 1882).

• Francesco Luigi Giuseppe Maria di Borbone-Busset

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on July 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 23, 1954 was Cara Mia by David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 19th and July 25th.

1. David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra - Cara Mia
2. Kitty Kallen - Little Things Mean A Lot
3. Doris Day - Secret Love
4. Perry Como - Idle Gossip
5. Perry Como - Wanted

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 23rd is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 23, 1954 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 23, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 11:45 pm and setting at 03:40 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 16, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Aug 14, 1954.

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Someone born on July 23, 1954 is:

70 years 11 months old,

or 851 months and 3 days old,

or 3700 weeks and 6 days old,

or 25906 days old,

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

There are 27 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 23rd 2025.

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

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

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