What happened on Wednesday May 26, 1954?

Here's what happened on May 26, 1954:

• Bilderberg Group Established The influential Bilderberg Group held its first meeting, bringing together prominent political, business, and intellectual leaders from Europe and North America. This secretive annual conference would become a significant platform for discussing global policy and international relations.
• USS Bennington Fire Tragedy A catastrophic fire aboard the United States aircraft carrier USS Bennington off Narragansett Bay resulted in the tragic loss of 103 crewmen's lives. The incident was a significant maritime disaster that highlighted the inherent risks and dangers faced by naval personnel during peacetime operations.
• Robert Menzies Secures Fourth Term Australian Prime Minister Robert Menzies successfully won re-election, securing his fourth consecutive term in government. This victory further solidified Menzies's position as a dominant political figure in mid-20th century Australian politics.
• First Tropical Storm of 1954 The first tropical storm of the 1954 Atlantic hurricane season formed over Florida, marking the beginning of what would be a significant hurricane season with potential widespread meteorological and environmental impacts.

Events in 1954

May 26, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 26, 1954

Newspapers from May. 26, 1954

May 26, 1954 was a Wednesday and it was the 146th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 26, 1954 can also be written as 5/26/1954 in the US and as 26/5/1954 in UK and Europe.

May 26, 1954 in May 1954 calendar

Famous people born on May 26, 1954:

• Marian Gold

  Lead singer and founding member of the German synth-pop band Alphaville, known for their hit songs like 'Forever Young' and 'Big in Japan'.

• Alan Hollinghurst

  Acclaimed English novelist and poet, winner of the Man Booker Prize, known for his sophisticated literary works exploring gay themes.

• Janis Cole

  Canadian documentary filmmaker known for collaborative work with Holly Dale, focusing on humanistic storytelling about marginalized...

• Danny Rolling

  American serial killer known as the 'Gainesville Ripper', who murdered eight people in Florida in the late 1980s and was executed in 2006.

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on May 26th

Famous people died on May 26, 1954:

• Lionel Conacher

  Legendary Canadian multi-sport athlete who excelled in football, hockey, and baseball, later becoming a prominent politician in Ontario.

• Ömer Nishani
• Franz Pfemfert

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on May 26th

May 26, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 26, 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 26, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 26, 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 26th 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 26, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 26, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 26, 1954 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 26, 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 26, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 01:42 am and setting at 03:10 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 26, 1954

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Someone born on May 26, 1954 is:

70 years 11 months old,

or 851 months and 18 days old,

or 3703 weeks

or 25921 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 26, 1954?

There are 12 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 26, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 26, 1954.

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