What happened on Sunday April 25, 1954?

Here's what happened on April 25, 1954:

• First Practical Solar Cell Demonstrated Bell Telephone Laboratories publicly demonstrated the first practical solar cell, marking a significant milestone in renewable energy technology. This groundbreaking invention featured solar cells with approximately 6% efficiency, laying the foundation for future photovoltaic developments.
• British Raid in Nairobi, Kenya British colonial forces conducted a massive security operation in Nairobi, Kenya, arresting 25,000 Mau Mau suspects as part of their counterinsurgency efforts during the Mau Mau Uprising.
• WDEF TV Channel 12 Begins Broadcasting WDEF TV channel 12, a CBS affiliate, commenced broadcasting in Chattanooga, Tennessee, expanding television media coverage in the region.

Events in 1954

April 25, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 25, 1954

Newspapers from Apr. 25, 1954

April 25, 1954 was a Sunday and it was the 115th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 25, 1954 can also be written as 4/25/1954 in the US and as 25/4/1954 in UK and Europe.

April 25, 1954 in April 1954 calendar

Famous people born on April 25, 1954:

• Vittorio Missoni

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on April 25th

Famous people died on April 25, 1954:

• Wallace Craig
• Joseph Hergesheimer
• Lidija Nikolaevna Sejfullina

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on April 25th

April 25, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 25, 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 25, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 25, 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 25th is Taurus.

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Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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 25, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 25, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 25, 1954 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 25, 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 25, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 12:40 am and setting at 12:39 pm.

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 25, 1954

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Someone born on April 25, 1954 is:

71 years 1 month old,

or 853 months and 12 days old,

or 3710 weeks and 5 days old,

or 25975 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 25, 1954?

There are 323 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 25th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 25, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 25, 1954.

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