What happened on Friday December 24, 1954?

Here's what happened on December 24, 1954:

• Vietnam Splits into Two Nations Vietnam was divided into two distinct nations: a communist North and a capitalist South, setting the stage for the complex and tragic Vietnam War that would unfold in the following decades.
• Laos Gains Independence On December 24, 1954, Laos officially became an independent nation, marking the end of French colonial rule in the country. This significant milestone represented a crucial moment in Laotian history, as the nation transitioned from being a French protectorate to a sovereign state.
• Boy Scouts of America Desegregates The Boy Scouts of America took a historic step towards racial equality by desegregating its organization, allowing members of all races to participate, reflecting the broader civil rights movements of the 1950s.
• Hamilton Jet Engine Invention New Zealand inventor Sir William Hamilton revolutionized marine propulsion by inventing the world's first water pump-jet engine, later known as the 'Hamilton Jet'. This groundbreaking technology would significantly impact marine transportation and engineering.
• TV Dinner Introduced American entrepreneur Gerry Thomas introduced the TV dinner, a revolutionary convenience food that would transform American eating habits and reflect the growing consumer culture of the 1950s.
• First New York City Ballet 'Nutcracker' Performance George Balanchine's production of 'The Nutcracker' was staged for the first time in New York City, establishing a beloved holiday tradition that continues to this day and significantly impacting American ballet culture.
• Gimpo International Airport Opens South Korea inaugurated the Gimpo International Airport, a crucial infrastructure development that would play a significant role in the country's economic growth and international connectivity.
• Council for Children's Protection Established The Netherlands established the Council for Children's Protection on December 24, 1954, demonstrating a progressive approach to safeguarding children's rights and welfare in the post-World War II era.
• Lothar Malskat Art Forgery Trial The case of Lothar Malskat went to trial after he admitted to painting fake antique frescoes in the Marienkirche, exposing a significant art forgery scandal that challenged historical preservation and artistic authenticity.
• Gerbils Introduced to the United States Dr. Victor Schwentker brought gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus) to the United States, introducing these small rodents that would later become popular as household pets and research animals.

Events in 1954

December 24, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 24, 1954

Newspapers from Dec. 24, 1954

December 24, 1954 was a Friday and it was the 358th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 24, 1954 can also be written as 12/24/1954 in the US and as 24/12/1954 in UK and Europe.

December 24, 1954 in December 1954 calendar

Famous people born on December 24, 1954:

• José María Figueres

  Costa Rican businessman and politician who served as President of Costa Rica from 1994 to 1998, known for his economic and social reforms.

• Yves Debay

  A Congolese-French journalist and war correspondent who was killed while reporting in Syria in 2013.

• Helen Jones

  English lawyer and politician.

• Ulrike Kriener

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on December 24th

Famous people died on December 24, 1954:

• Rosario Scalero

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on December 24th

December 24, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 24, 1954 was Home For The Holidays by Perry Como, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

1. Perry Como - Home For The Holidays
2. The Ames Brothers - The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane

December 24, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 24, 1954 was Let's Have Another Party by Winifred Atwell, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.

1. Winifred Atwell - Let's Have Another Party
2. David Whitfield - Santo Natale
3. Rosemary Clooney - This Ole House
4. Ronnie Hilton - I Still Believe
5. Billy Eckstine - No One But You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 24th is Capricorn.

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December 24, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 24, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 24, 1954 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 24, 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 December 24, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:47 am and setting at 05:00 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 10, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Jan 08, 1955.

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Your place in the Universe on December 24, 1954

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Someone born on December 24, 1954 is:

70 years 3 months old,

or 843 months and 30 days old,

or 3669 weeks and 5 days old,

or 25688 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 24, 1954?

There are 245 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 24, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 24, 1954.

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