What happened on Friday June 25, 1954?

Here's what happened on June 25, 1954:

• CIA-Backed Coup in Guatemala On June 25, 1954, Guatemalan President Jacobo Árbenz was forced to resign following a CIA-sponsored military coup d'état. This intervention dramatically altered Guatemala's political landscape, initiating a prolonged and devastating civil war that would last over 35 years. The coup was part of Cold War geopolitical maneuvering, with the United States seeking to prevent perceived communist influence in Central America.
• CIA Air Attack on British Cargo Ship During the Guatemalan coup, a CIA air operation launched a napalm attack on the British cargo ship *Springfjord* at Puerto San José, Guatemala. This aggressive action demonstrated the military intensity of the intervention and highlighted the international dimensions of the conflict.

Events in 1954

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

Magazines from Jun. 25, 1954

Newspapers from Jun. 25, 1954

June 25, 1954 was a Friday and it was the 176th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 25, 1954 can also be written as 6/25/1954 in the US and as 25/6/1954 in UK and Europe.

June 25, 1954 in June 1954 calendar

Famous people born on June 25, 1954:

• Sonia Sotomayor

  American jurist, a judge and lawyer nominated for the supreme court.

• David Paich

  American keyboard player, producer, and singer-songwriter, best known as a founding member of the rock band Toto.

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on June 25th

Famous people died on June 25, 1954:

• Amarsinhji Banesinhji
• Alfred Chalk

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on June 25th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 25, 1954 was Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight by McGuire Sisters, according to the music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.

1. McGuire Sisters - Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 25, 1954 was Secret Love by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.

1. Doris Day - Secret Love
2. Johnnie Ray - Such A Night
3. Billy Cotton & His Band - Friends And Neighbours
4. David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra - Cara Mia
5. Perry Como - Wanted

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 25th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 25, 1954 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 25, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 01:10 am and setting at 04:39 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on June 25, 1954

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Someone born on June 25, 1954 is:

70 years 10 months old,

or 850 months and 19 days old,

or 3698 weeks and 5 days old,

or 25891 days old,

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

There are 42 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 25th 2025.

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

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

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