What happened on Sunday June 27, 1954?

Here's what happened on June 27, 1954:

• First Soviet Nuclear Power Station Opens The world's first atomic power station begins operations in Obninsk, located approximately 55 miles from Moscow. The facility generates up to 5,000 kilowatts of electricity, marking a significant milestone in nuclear energy production for industrial and agricultural applications.
• Guatemalan Presidential Coup Guatemalan President Jacobo Árbenz is forced to resign following a CIA-backed military coup, initiating a prolonged and devastating civil war that would last over 35 years, dramatically altering Guatemala's political landscape.
• CIA-Sponsored Coup in Guatemala The United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) orchestrates a covert operation to overthrow the democratically elected government of Guatemala, marking a significant intervention in Latin American politics during the Cold War era.
• Violent FIFA World Cup Quarterfinal A highly anticipated quarterfinal match between Hungary and Brazil descends into chaos, with three players being ejected and post-game fighting breaking out, highlighting the intense rivalry and tensions in the tournament.

Events in 1954

June 27, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 27, 1954

Newspapers from Jun. 27, 1954

June 27, 1954 was a Sunday and it was the 178th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 27, 1954 can also be written as 6/27/1954 in the US and as 27/6/1954 in UK and Europe.

June 27, 1954 in June 1954 calendar

Famous people born on June 27, 1954:

• Xavier Huillard

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on June 27th

Famous people died on June 27, 1954:

• Theodor Loos
• Giovanni Rossignoli

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on June 27th

June 27, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 27, 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 27, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 27, 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 27th 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 27, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 27, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 27, 1954 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 27, 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 27, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 02:25 am and setting at 07:02 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 27, 1954

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Someone born on June 27, 1954 is:

70 years 10 months old,

or 850 months and 17 days old,

or 3698 weeks and 3 days old,

or 25889 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 27, 1954?

There are 44 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday June 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 27, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 27, 1954.

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