What happened on Tuesday May 25, 1954?

Here's what happened on May 25, 1954:

• Death of Robert Capa, Legendary War Photographer Robert Capa, a renowned Hungarian-born photojournalist known for his groundbreaking war photography, died while on assignment. Capa was a pioneering figure in war photography, capturing iconic images from the Spanish Civil War, World War II, and other global conflicts. His courageous work significantly influenced photojournalism and documentary photography.
• Yu Hung-chun Elected Prime Minister of Taiwan Yu Hung-chun (also known as O. K. Yui) was elected as the Prime Minister of the Republic of China (Taiwan), marking an important moment in the political leadership of the island during the mid-1950s Cold War period.
• Birth of Tantely Andrianarivo Tantely Andrianarivo, a prominent Madagascan politician who would later serve as Prime Minister from 1998 to 2002, was born on this date. He would go on to play a significant role in Madagascar's political landscape during the late 20th century.

Events in 1954

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

Magazines from May. 25, 1954

Newspapers from May. 25, 1954

May 25, 1954 was a Tuesday and it was the 145th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 25, 1954 can also be written as 5/25/1954 in the US and as 25/5/1954 in UK and Europe.

May 25, 1954 in May 1954 calendar

Famous people born on May 25, 1954:

• Sudirman Arshad

  Sudirman Arshad was a renowned Malaysian singer and songwriter, famously known as the 'Singing Lawyer'.

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on May 25th

Famous people died on May 25, 1954:

• Robert Capa

  Renowned Hungarian-American war photographer who captured iconic images of conflicts like the Spanish Civil War and World War II,...

• Albert Helgerud
• Hans Janowitz

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on May 25th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 25, 1954 was I Understand Just How You Feel by Four Tunes, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.

1. Four Tunes - I Understand Just How You Feel
2. Frank Sinatra - Three Coins In The Fountain

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 25, 1954 was Secret Love by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.

1. Doris Day - Secret Love
2. Johnnie Ray - Such A Night
3. Obernkirchen Children's Choir - The Happy Wanderer
4. Frankie Laine - The Kid's Last Fight
5. Kay Starr - Changing Partners

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 25th is Gemini.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 25, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 01:16 am and setting at 01:58 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 17, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Jun 16, 1954.

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Your place in the Universe on May 25, 1954

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Someone born on May 25, 1954 is:

70 years 11 months old,

or 851 months and 19 days old,

or 3703 weeks and 1 day old,

or 25922 days old,

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

There are 11 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 25th 2025.

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

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

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