What happened on Sunday May 30, 1954?

Here's what happened on May 30, 1954:

• Emile Zatopek Sets 5km World Record Legendary Czech long-distance runner Emile Zatopek achieved a remarkable world record in the 5-kilometer race, completing the distance in an impressive 13 minutes and 57.2 seconds, further solidifying his status as one of the greatest runners of his era.
• Tragic Steamboat Sinking on Lake Balaton The Hungarian passenger steamboat *Pajtás* suffered a catastrophic capsizing on Lake Balaton near Balatonfüred, resulting in the tragic loss of 23 lives out of 178 passengers aboard.
• Dutch Catholic Church Restricts Sports Club Membership The Dutch Catholic bishops issued a directive prohibiting Catholic members from joining non-Catholic sporting organizations, reflecting the strong religious segregation prevalent in mid-20th century Netherlands.
• Administrative Reorganization in Turkey Turkey's Kırşehir Province was administratively merged into Nevşehir Province, a decision seemingly influenced by the province's political opposition stance in the recent May 2 election.
• Premiere of Villa-Lobos Composition Brazilian composer Hector Villa-Lobos' musical work *Odisseia de Uma Raca* (Odyssey of a Race) was premiered, likely exploring themes of cultural identity and national heritage.

Events in 1954

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

Magazines from May. 30, 1954

Newspapers from May. 30, 1954

May 30, 1954 was a Sunday and it was the 150th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 30, 1954 can also be written as 5/30/1954 in the US and as 30/5/1954 in UK and Europe.

May 30, 1954 in May 1954 calendar

Famous people born on May 30, 1954:

• Jake Roberts

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• Darrelyn Gunzburg

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• Martine Godart
• Marco Tutino
• Alan Brennert

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on May 30th

Famous people died on May 30, 1954:

• Ahmad Amin
• Joe Blewitt
• Ettore Castronovo

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on May 30th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 30, 1954 was I Understand Just How You Feel by Four Tunes, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.

1. Four Tunes - I Understand Just How You Feel
2. Frank Sinatra - Three Coins In The Fountain

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 30, 1954 was Secret Love by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week May 24th and May 30th.

1. Doris Day - Secret Love
2. Johnnie Ray - Such A Night
3. Obernkirchen Children's Choir - The Happy Wanderer
4. Frankie Laine - The Kid's Last Fight
5. Kay Starr - Changing Partners

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 30th is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 30, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 30, 1954 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 30, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:48 am and setting at 08:14 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 17, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Jun 16, 1954.

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Someone born on May 30, 1954 is:

70 years 10 months old,

or 850 months and 24 days old,

or 3699 weeks and 3 days old,

or 25896 days old,

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

There are 37 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 30th 2025.

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

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

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