What happened on Thursday December 30, 1954?

Here's what happened on December 30, 1954:

• New York State Thruway Opens A major interstate highway connecting New York City to Buffalo was inaugurated, significantly improving transportation infrastructure and regional connectivity.
• First 24-Second Shot Clock in Professional Basketball The 24-second shot clock was first implemented in a professional basketball game between Rochester and Boston, revolutionizing the pace and strategy of basketball gameplay.
• Finnish National Bureau of Investigation Established Finland consolidated its criminal investigation and intelligence capabilities by creating a centralized national investigative agency, enhancing law enforcement coordination and efficiency.
• House of Flowers Opens on Broadway The musical 'House of Flowers' premiered at the Alvin Theater in New York City, running for 165 performances and showcasing a unique theatrical production.

Events in 1954

December 30, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 30, 1954

Newspapers from Dec. 30, 1954

December 30, 1954 was a Thursday and it was the 364th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 30, 1954 can also be written as 12/30/1954 in the US and as 30/12/1954 in UK and Europe.

December 30, 1954 in December 1954 calendar

Famous people born on December 30, 1954:

• Barry Greenstein

  Renowned professional poker player known as the 'Robin Hood of Poker' for donating significant tournament winnings to charity.

• Roberto Abbado
• Corrado Passera

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on December 30th

Famous people died on December 30, 1954:

• Archduke Eugen of Austria (b. 1863)
• Eugenio d'Asburgo-Teschen
• Günther Quandt
• Shi Meiyu

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on December 30th

December 30, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 30, 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 30, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 30, 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 30th 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 30, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 30, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 30, 1954 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 30, 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 30, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 10:13 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 30, 1954

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Someone born on December 30, 1954 is:

70 years 4 months old,

or 844 months and 14 days old,

or 3671 weeks and 6 days old,

or 25703 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 30, 1954?

There are 230 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 30th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 30, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 30, 1954.

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