What happened on Wednesday December 29, 1954?

Here's what happened on December 29, 1954:

• Formation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands The Kingdom of the Netherlands was established, comprising the Netherlands and the Netherlands Antilles as autonomous parts, marking a significant constitutional reorganization of the Dutch realm.
• First British Animated Feature Film Released Animal Farm, an animated film adaptation of George Orwell's allegorical novel, became the first fully animated feature film produced in Britain, representing a milestone in British cinema and animation history.
• United States Wins 1954 Davis Cup The United States tennis team defeated Australia in Sydney, securing victory in the prestigious international tennis competition known as the Davis Cup.
• Birth of Prince Norihito of Japan Prince Norihito, a member of the Japanese Imperial Family, was born. He would later live until 2002, playing a role in the modern Japanese royal lineage.

Events in 1954

December 29, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 29, 1954

Newspapers from Dec. 29, 1954

December 29, 1954 was a Wednesday and it was the 363rd day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 29, 1954 can also be written as 12/29/1954 in the US and as 29/12/1954 in UK and Europe.

December 29, 1954 in December 1954 calendar

Famous people born on December 29, 1954:

• Denzel Washington

  Acclaimed Hollywood actor and director, two-time Academy Award winner known for powerful performances in films like 'Training Day' and...

• Gayle King

  Prominent television journalist, broadcaster, and close friend of Oprah Winfrey, known for her work on CBS This Morning.

• Roger Voudouris

  American singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his work in the pop and rock music scenes during the late 1970s and early 1980s.

• Prince Takamado

  Japanese royal family member who was known for his cultural and diplomatic contributions before his untimely death in 2002.

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on December 29th

Famous people died on December 29, 1954:

• William Merriam Burton

  American chemist (b. 1865).

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on December 29th

December 29, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 29, 1954 was The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane by The Ames Brothers, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

1. The Ames Brothers - The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane

December 29, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 29, 1954 was Oh Mein Papa by Eddie Calvert, according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

1. Eddie Calvert - Oh Mein Papa
2. Dickie Valentine With The Stargazers - The Finger Of Suspicion
3. Frankie Laine - Blowing Wild
4. Rosemary Clooney & The Mellomen - Mambo Italiano
5. Winifred Atwell - Let's Have A Party

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 29th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 29, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 29, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 29, 1954 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 29, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 09:47 am and setting at 10:23 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 10, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Jan 08, 1955.

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Your place in the Universe on December 29, 1954

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Someone born on December 29, 1954 is:

70 years 4 months old,

or 844 months and 15 days old,

or 3672 weeks

or 25704 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 29, 1954?

There are 229 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 29, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 29, 1954.

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