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About April 29th, 1954, in brief:
- Day of the week: April 29th, 1954 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Daniel Day-Lewis, Uma Thurman
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: The Happy Wanderer by Frank Weir & His Orchestra
- #1 UK song: Secret Love by Doris Day
- Popular movie: Johnny Guitar directed by Nicholas Ray
More about April 29th, 1954? See below for more news and curiosities on April 29th, 1954.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 29, 1954?
- April 29, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 29, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 29, 1954?
- April 29, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 29, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
- April 29, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 29, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
- April 29, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 29, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 29, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 29, 1954?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 29, 1954?
- Who was the Pope on April 29, 1954?
What day of the week was April 29, 1954?
April 29, 1954 was a Thursday and it was the 119th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 29, 1954 can also be written as 4/29/1954 in the US and as 29/4/1954 in UK and Europe.
April 29, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 29th is Taurus.
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 29, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 29, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.
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April 29, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 29, 1954 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 29, 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 29, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 03:42 am and setting at 05:31 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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Who was born on April 29, 1954?
Famous people born on April 29, 1954:
![Jerry Seinfeld]()
Jerry SeinfeldAmerican comedian who created his top-rated tv show, "seinfeld," which aired for 140 episodes.
- Cynthia Kenyon
Known for her research on the molecular biology of aging.
- Fred Chichin
Fred chichin was a french musician and songwriter, best known as the guitarist and vocalist for the band les rita mitsouko.
- Mo Brooks
Mo Brooks is an American politician serving as the U.S.
- Jake Carpenter
Burton snowboards was founded by a snowboarder and entrepreneur from america.
- Jake Burton
Founder of Burton Snowboards.
- Bill Paxon
American politician (representative-republican-new york).
- Deborah Iyall
Rocker (romeo void).
- Jake Burton Carpenter
American snowboarder.
![Gavan O'Herlihy]()
Gavan O'Herlihy- Donnie Andrews
- Marc Lavoie
- Kevin McKenzie
- Chris Rogers
Whose famous birthday is on April 29th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 29th:
![Daniel Day-Lewis]()
Daniel Day-LewisDaniel day-lewis is a highly acclaimed british-irish actor known for his intense method acting and his multiple academy award wins.
![Uma Thurman]()
Uma ThurmanAmerican actress.
![Michelle Pfeiffer]()
Michelle PfeifferAmerican actress, seen in five consecutive commercial, if not critical hits: "the witches of eastwick," married to the mob," tequila...
![Master P]()
Master PMaster p, also known as percy robert miller, is a rapper, actor, and entrepreneur, best known for founding no limit records and achieving...
![Katherine Langford]()
Katherine LangfordKatherine langford is an australian actress known for her role as hannah baker in the netflix series 13 reasons why.
![Samantha Ruth Prabhu]()
Samantha Ruth PrabhuSamantha ruth prabhu is an indian actress known for her work in telugu and tamil films.
![Andre Agassi]()
Andre AgassiAmerican tennis star, born to a father of armenian descent.
![Jean Rochefort]()
Jean RochefortJean rochefort was a french actor known for his roles in popular french films such as the hairdresser's husband and ridicule.
![Tino Rossi]()
Tino RossiFrench singer and actor with a career spanning over 60 years.
![Kate Mulgrew]()
Kate MulgrewAmerican actress, with a career that spans four decades.
April 29, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 70 years and 11 days old,
or 840 months and 11 days old,
or 3654 weeks and 1 day old,
or 25579 days old,
if you were born on April 29, 1954.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 29, 1954?
There are 354 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 29th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 29, 1954?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 29, 1954.
April 29, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 29, 1954:
- Ernst Heldring
Dutch merchant/shipowner/financier dies at the age of 82.
- Ignazio Fiore
- Joe May
What famous deaths happened on April 29th?
Famous deaths on April 29th:
![Irrfan Khan]()
Irrfan KhanIrrfan khan was an indian actor known for his versatile and impactful performances in both bollywood and hollywood films.
![Bob Hoskins]()
Bob HoskinsEnglish actor and film director, best known for his roles as cockneys or gangsters.
![John Kenneth Galbraith]()
John Kenneth GalbraithEconomist (affluent society-58 hillman award).
![Leena Chandavarkar]()
Leena ChandavarkarIndian actress known for her work in Hindi cinema.
![Mae Clarke]()
Mae ClarkeActress (public enemy frankenstein, actress) dies at 84.
![Joanna Barnes]()
Joanna BarnesAmerican actress and writer (b. 1934).
- James Gamble
Co-founder of Procter & Gamble, a successful consumer goods company.
- Alleyne Lovelace
Jamaican novelist and essayist known for his insightful portrayals of Caribbean life.
- Guila Bustabo
Renowned Argentine writer known for her novels and short stories.
- Sonika Chauhan
Indian entrepreneur known for her work in the fashion industry.
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April 29, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 29, 1954:
- International Dance Day.
- Japan (public holiday since 1927, traditionally the start of the Golden Week holiday period.) The Emperor's Birthday (1927-1988. Holiday of Emperor Hirohito's birthday until his death in 1989).
- Greenery Day (1989-2006).
- Sh?wa Day (2007 - Day of Showa period, which is reigned by Emperor Hirohito)
- Roman Empire - second day of the Floralia in honor of Flora.
- Bahá'f Faith - The ninth day of the Festival of Ridván.
Saints celebrated on April 29, 1954:
- Saint Robert Blessed Robrecht Gruuthuuse (d.1157)
- Saint Hugh of Cluny
- Saint Catherine of Siena
- Saint Wilfred the Younger
- Saint Peter of Verona
April 29, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 29, 1954 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 26th and May 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 29, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 29, 1954 was The Happy Wanderer by Frank Weir & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week April 26th and May 2nd.
April 29, 1954: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 29, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 26th and May 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Frank Weir & His Orchestra - The Happy Wanderer
April 29, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 29, 1954 was Secret Love by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week April 26th and May 2nd.
April 29, 1954: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 29, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 26th and May 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Doris Day - Secret Love
- Johnnie Ray - Such A Night
- Obernkirchen Children's Choir - The Happy Wanderer
- Frankie Laine - The Kid's Last Fight
- Kay Starr - Changing Partners
April 29, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 29, 1954 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Johnny Guitar
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Nicholas Ray
Starring: Joan Crawford, Sterling Hayden, Mercedes McCambridge, Scott Brady
Country: United States of America
Men of the Fighting Lady
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Andrew Marton
Starring: Van Johnson, Walter Pidgeon, Louis Calhern, Dewey Martin
The Miami Story
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Fred F. Sears
Starring: Barry Sullivan, Luther Adler, John Baer, Adele Jergens
Arrow in the Dust
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Lesley Selander
Starring: Sterling Hayden, Coleen Gray, Keith Larsen, Tom Tully
Elephant Walk
Release year: 1954
Directed by: William Dieterle
Starring: Elizabeth Taylor, Dana Andrews, Peter Finch, Abraham Sofaer
April 29, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 29, 1954 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Duffy's Tavern
Release year: 1954
Love Story
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Arthur Hiller
Running Wild
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Alex Ranarivelo
That's My Boy
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Sean Anders
Arena
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Jonah Loop
April 29, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 29, 1954 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Away All Boats
By: Kenneth Dodson
This vivid portrayal shows the sailors and officers of the fictional amphibious transport USS Belinda during the Pacific War II.
Flying Saucers Have Landed
By: Desmond Leslie and George Adamski
Adamski claimed that he had met one Nordic alien named "Orthon" at Desert Center in 1952. Adamski began a conversation using gestures and telepathy while friends watched.
The Man Who Never Was
By: Ewen Montagu
A British subject is buried in the Spanish town of Huelva's graveyard. He died alone in the fog of England in late autumn 1942. He never imagined that he would be buried under the sun of Spain.
The Night Of The Hunter
By: Davis Grubb
This is the National Book Award-finalist bestseller that inspired Charles Laughton to create his expressionist horror masterpiece starring Robert Mitchum & Shelley Winters. Pearl Harper and John Harper are the only children being raised by their mother.
Who was the US President on April 29, 1954?
On April 29, 1954 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 29, 1954?
On April 29, 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 29, 1954?
On April 29, 1954 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about April 29th?
April 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of April. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on April 29th, such as:
- 2019 - A propaganda video featuring abu bakr al baghdadi, leader of islamic state of iraq, is released. it refers to the 2019 sri lanka easter bombings. this indicates that he is still alive, and that the video was taken very recently. this is his first appearance on video since july 2014 when he spoke to a crowd at the now demolished great mosque of al-nuri, mosul.
- 2018 - Israel defense forces arrested a hamas suspect for tampering at the karni crossing on the israeli-gazan frontier.
- 2017 - North korea and weapons-of-mass destruction: u.s. pacific command officials and south korean defense officials reported that a north korean missile had been fired early in the morning. however, it quickly failed to travel beyond north korea. this is similar to a failed attempt by north korea 13 days ago.
What happened in 1954?
1954 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Ernest Blochs 4th string quartet, premieres
- Ivan Filin wins Berne marathon
- WSFA TV channel 12 in Montgomery, AL (NBC) begins broadcasting
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What was the calendar for April 1954?
April 1954 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
