What are the important events that happened on January 1, 1954? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
January 1, 1954: Facts & Myths About This Day
January 1, 1954 is the 1st day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 364 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is December 19, 1953 – a Friday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?
Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘henagon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Cent every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $231.18. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Capricorn is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Garnet is the modern birthstone for this month. Emerald is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
Snake is the mythical animal and Water is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.
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January 1, 1954 Historical Events
- 1954 –NBC makes the first coast-to-coast NTSC color broadcast when it telecast the Tournament of Roses Parade, with public demonstrations given across the United States on prototype color receivers.
Who were born on January 1, 1954?
- 1954 –Bob Menendez, American politician and United States Senator from New Jersey
- 1954 –Richard Edson, American actor and musician
- 1954 –Yannis Papathanasiou, Greek politician
Who died on January 1, 1954?
- 1954 –Duff Cooper, British diplomat and writer (b. 1890)
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