What happened on Wednesday September 29, 1954?

Here's what happened on September 29, 1954:

• CERN Establishment The convention establishing CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research) was signed, marking a pivotal moment in international scientific collaboration. This groundbreaking organization would become a leading research institution for particle physics and fundamental scientific research.
• Willie Mays' Legendary 'The Catch' Willie Mays of the New York Giants made an extraordinary, over-the-shoulder catch of a 460-foot drive by Vic Wertz during Game 1 of the 1954 World Series. This incredible defensive play, now famously known as 'The Catch', is considered one of the most iconic moments in baseball history, demonstrating Mays' exceptional athletic skill and spatial awareness.
• A Star is Born Premiere The classic musical drama 'A Star is Born', featuring legendary performers Judy Garland and James Mason, made its debut, becoming a landmark film in Hollywood's golden era.
• Barefoot Contessa Film Premiere The romantic drama 'Barefoot Contessa', starring the glamorous Ava Gardner, premiered at the Capitol Theatre, marking another significant moment in 1950s cinema.
• KALB TV Channel 5 Launch KALB TV channel 5 in Alexandria, Louisiana began broadcasting, representing the expansion of television media in the mid-1950s and contributing to the region's media landscape.
• Masquerade Party TV Show The game show 'Masquerade Party' premiered, reflecting the entertainment trends of 1950s television programming.
• Bennekom Soccer Team Formation The Bennekom soccer team was established in Bennekom, Netherlands, adding to the local sporting community.

Events in 1954

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

Magazines from Sep. 29, 1954

Newspapers from Sep. 29, 1954

September 29, 1954 was a Wednesday and it was the 272nd day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 29, 1954 can also be written as 9/29/1954 in the US and as 29/9/1954 in UK and Europe.

September 29, 1954 in September 1954 calendar

Famous people born on September 29, 1954:

• Geoffrey Marcy

  Renowned astronomer and astrophysicist famous for discovering numerous exoplanets and pioneering research in planetary science.

• Paul Tudor Jones

  Prominent hedge fund manager and philanthropist known for successful investment strategies.

• Flaminio Gualdoni

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on September 29th

Famous people died on September 29, 1954:

• Marcello Labor
• Luigi Monza

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on September 29th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 29, 1954 was Papa Loves Mambo by Perry Como, according to the music chart for the week September 27th and October 3rd.

1. Perry Como - Papa Loves Mambo

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 29, 1954 was Hold My Hand by Don Cornell, according to the music chart for the week September 27th and October 3rd.

1. Don Cornell - Hold My Hand
2. Nat 'King' Cole - Smile
3. Frank Sinatra - Three Coins In The Fountain
4. Kitty Kallen - Little Things Mean A Lot
5. Frankie Laine - My Friend

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 29th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 29, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 08:25 am and setting at 07:08 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 12, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Oct 12, 1954.

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Your place in the Universe on September 29, 1954

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Someone born on September 29, 1954 is:

70 years 6 months old,

or 846 months and 25 days old,

or 3682 weeks

or 25774 days old,

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

There are 159 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 29th 2025.

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

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

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