Friday January 01, 1954: on this day

January 01, 1954 was the 1st day of the year 1954, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 01, 1954 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 01, 1954, who was born and died on January 01, 1954, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 01, 1954, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The Long Gray Line, directed by John Ford), TV series (e.g. Oliver Twist) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 1st, 1954 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 01, 1954?


January 01, 1954 was a Friday and it was the 1st day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 1954 can also be written as 1/1/1954 in the US and as 1/1/1954 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 1954 in January 1954 calendar

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January 01, 1954: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 01, 1954:

  • Ksla tv channel 12 in shreveport, la (cbs) begins broadcasting
  • Wwtv tv channel 9 in cadillac-traverse city, mi (cbs) 1st broadcast
  • Yugoslav parliament chairman and vice president milovan djilas criticizes communism.
  • Rose and cotton bowl are first sport colorcasts.
  • 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.
  • The soviet union ceases to demand war reparations from east germany.

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January 01, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 01, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on January 1st, 1954 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 01, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 01, 1954 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 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 January 01, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 04:13 am and setting at 02:18 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 20, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Jan 19, 1954.

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Who was born on January 01, 1954?


Famous people born on January 01, 1954:

  • Richard Edson
    Richard Edson

    American actor and drummer (sonic youth, konk).

  • Egon Spengler

    Member of the Ghostbusters team, known for his scientific approach to the supernatural.

  • Maryse Alberti

    Renowned cinematographer known for her work on various acclaimed films.

  • Nycholas Lemann

    Nycholas Lemann is a journalist and author who has served as the dean of the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.

  • Howard Barnes

    Howard Barnes is an American entrepreneur who co-founded the software company Intuit.

  • Yacine Aït-Kaci

    Yacine Aït-Kaci is a Algerian-French computer scientist known for his contributions to logic programming and constraint programming.

  • Patrick Hanrahan

    Co-founder of Pixar and a pioneer in computer graphics and visualization.

  • Jonus Katz

    Jonus Katz is an American computer scientist who has made significant contributions to the field of cryptography.

  • Reinhart Schuster

    Austrian alpine skier who won a gold medal in the downhill event at the 1980 Winter Olympics.

  • Aysen Gürler

    A Turkish painter known for her vibrant and expressive abstract works.

  • Raad Raad

    Raad Raad is a renowned Iraqi painter known for his vibrant and abstract works.

  • Justa Lemaitre

    Justa Lemaitre is a French entrepreneur who founded the successful software company Lemaitre Group.

  • Calil Tamer

    Calil Tamer is a renowned Egyptian painter known for his vibrant and expressive works depicting scenes of daily life in Egypt.

  • Farzana Shaikh

    Farzana Shaikh is a British historian and author who specializes in the history of Pakistan.

  • Alok Rai

    Alok Rai is an acclaimed Indian poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.

  • Caid Sibahi

    Caid Sibahi is a Moroccan politician who has served as a member of the House of Representatives since 2011.

  • Xiong Wenbin

    A Chinese politician who served as the Governor of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

  • Yamina Bachir-Chouikh

    Yamina Bachir-Chouikh is an Algerian filmmaker known for her documentaries and feature films that explore the social and political issues...

Whose famous birthday is on January 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 1st:

  • Vidya Balan
    Vidya Balan

    Vidya balan is an indian actress and model known for her versatile roles in bollywood films, particularly for her performances in...

  • Nana Patekar
    Nana Patekar

    Nana patekar is an indian stage and film actor known for his intense performances in both mainstream and art house films.

  • Hiep Thi Le
    Hiep Thi Le

    Vietnamese-American actress known for her role in the film 'Heaven & Earth'.

  • Grandmaster Flash
    Grandmaster Flash

    Grandmaster flash is a pioneering dj and hip-hop artist known for his innovative turntable techniques and influential contributions to the...

  • Anju Mahendru
    Anju Mahendru

    Anju Mahendru is an Indian actress who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows.

  • Maurice Béjart
    Maurice Béjart

    French choreographer, dancer, ballet director, and choreographer; his style combines jazz, avant-garde and non-traditional dance forms.

  • Fatima Sana Shaikh
    Fatima Sana Shaikh

    Fatima sana shaikh is an indian actress known for her role as geeta phogat in the film dangal.

  • Morris Chestnut
    Morris Chestnut

    American actor known for his roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'The Best Man'.

  • Frank Langella
    Frank Langella

    American actor and legitimate theater producer.

  • Sonali Bendre
    Sonali Bendre

    Indian actress and model.

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January 01, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 70 years 3 months old,

or 843 months and 19 days old,

or 3668 weeks and 1 day old,

or 25677 days old,

if you were born on January 01, 1954.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 1954?

There are 256 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 1st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 01, 1954.

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January 01, 1954: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 01, 1954:

  • Annai Nagammai

    Annai Nagammai was a social activist and the wife of Periyar E.V.

  • Edna Burch

    Edna Burch was an American novelist known for her works exploring the lives of women in the early 20th century.

  • Alexine Lesueur

    Alexine Lesueur was a French painter known for her landscape and portrait works.

  • Soma Weiss

    Soma Weiss was a German mathematician known for his contributions to the field of functional analysis.

  • Blease Carney

    Blease Carney was an American poet known for his lyrical and introspective works.

  • Elwood Curtin

    Chemist known for his research on the chemistry of natural products.

  • Elwin Hawthorne

    Renowned painter known for his landscapes and seascapes.

  • Warner Arundell

    Renowned astronomer known for his work on variable stars.

  • Duff Cooper

    English politician and diplomat, chancellor of the duchy of lancaster (b. 1890).

  • Leonard Bacon

    American poet and critic (b. 1887).

  • Ugo Sirovich
  • José Millán-Astray
  • Jules Brocherel
  • Giuseppe Aonzo

What famous deaths happened on January 1st?

Famous deaths on January 1st:

  • Cesar Romero
    Cesar Romero

    Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

  • Margaret Sullavan
    Margaret Sullavan

    American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle.

  • Donna Douglas
    Donna Douglas

    American actress (b. 1932).

  • Ray Walston
    Ray Walston

    American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".

  • Juanita Moore
    Juanita Moore

    Juanita Moore was an American film and television actress, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role in the film Imitation of Life.

  • Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane

    Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

  • Victor Buono
    Victor Buono

    Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43.

  • June Clayworth
    June Clayworth

    Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma.

  • Gertrude Michael
    Gertrude Michael

    Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53.

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January 01, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


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January 01, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 01, 1954 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Long Gray Line

The Long Gray Line

Release year: 1954

Directed by: John Ford

Starring: Tyrone Power, Maureen O'Hara, Robert Francis, Donald Crisp

Panther Girl of the Kongo

Panther Girl of the Kongo

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Franklin Adreon

Starring: Phyllis Coates, Myron Healey, Arthur Space, John Daheim

Animal Farm

Animal Farm

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Joy Batchelor, John Halas

Starring: Gordon Heath, Maurice Denham

Country: United States of America

The Bridges at Toko-Ri

The Bridges at Toko-Ri

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Mark Robson

Starring: William Holden, Grace Kelly, Fredric March, Mickey Rooney

Country: United States of America

Taxi Driver

Taxi Driver

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Chetan Anand

Starring: Dev Anand, Kalpana Kartik, Sheila Ramani, Johnny Walker

January 01, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 01, 1954 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Roman Polanski

Passport to Danger

Passport to Danger

Release year: 1954

Written by:

Directed by: N/a

Starring: Cesar Romero

Country: United States of America

The Great Gildersleeve

The Great Gildersleeve

Release year: 1954

It's a Great Life

It's a Great Life

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Sam Wood

Father Knows Best

Father Knows Best

Release year: 1954

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on January 01, 1954?

On January 01, 1954 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 1954?

On January 01, 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 01, 1954?

On January 01, 1954 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 1st?

January 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on January 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan: 27 afghan national security forces members are killed by the taliban in coordinated attacks in northern afghanistan. they refused to negotiate peace with the government.
  • 2018 - Kashmir conflict: after 36 hours, an armed standoff between indian security force and kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: on the european coast of bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (bbc), (ap via abc news australia),

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What happened in 1954?

1954 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Ernest Blochs 4th string quartet, premieres
  • Ivan Filin wins Berne marathon
  • WSFA TV channel 12 in Montgomery, AL (NBC) begins broadcasting

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What was the calendar for January 1954?

January 1954 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how January 1954 calendar looked like.

Friday January 1, 1954