Friday October 15, 1954: on this day

October 15, 1954 was the 288th day of the year 1954, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 15, 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 October 15, 1954, who was born and died on October 15, 1954, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 15, 1954, which were the most popular songs (ex. Whither Thou Goest by Les Paul & Mary Ford), movies (e.g. Lease of Life, directed by Charles Frend), TV series (e.g. Father Knows Best) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 15th, 1954 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 15, 1954?


October 15, 1954 was a Friday and it was the 288th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 15, 1954 can also be written as 10/15/1954 in the US and as 15/10/1954 in UK and Europe.

October 15, 1954 in October 1954 calendar

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October 15, 1954: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 15, 1954:

  • Hurricane hazel strikes us and canada, 348 die
  • Kltv tv channel 7 in tyler-longview, tx (abc) begins broadcasting
  • Hurricane hazel makes u.s. landfall it is the only recorded category 4 hurricane to strike as far north as north carolina.
  • Texas instruments announces the development of the first transistor radio.
  • The comic strip ''hi and lois'', by mort walker and dik browne, is launched.
  • Hurricane hazel devastates the eastern seaboard of north america, killing 95 and causing massive floods as far north as toronto.

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October 15, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 15th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 15, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 15, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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October 15, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 15, 1954 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 15, 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 October 15, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 07:44 pm and setting at 11:27 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 12, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Nov 10, 1954.

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Who was born on October 15, 1954?


Famous people born on October 15, 1954:

  • Jere Burns

    Jere, an american actor, is known for his roles in sitcoms such as "dear john", starring judd hirsch, where he plays the charming kirk.

  • Peter Bakowski

    Australian poet and educator.

  • Steve Bracks

    Australian politician, 44th premier of victoria.

  • Julia Yeomans

    English academic and physicist.

  • Friederike

    Princess friederike of hanover.

  • Suzanne Bonamici

    Politician.

  • Princess Friederike of Hanover

    Princess of great britain & ireland, duchess de brunswick-luneburg.

  • Kip Byrne

    Detroit, michigan -- canadian tour golfer (mich state jr-1970-71).

  • Diosdado Simón
  • Dave Goodwin
  • John Ousterhout
  • Jesús Rico García
  • Fabio Evangelisti
  • Vilma Cecilia Morales
  • Carlos Carvallo

Whose famous birthday is on October 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 15th:

  • Tito Jackson
    Tito Jackson

    Tito jackson is a guitarist best known as a member of the famous jackson 5 band.

  • Kiko Mizuhara
    Kiko Mizuhara

    Kiko mizuhara is a japanese model known for her work in the fashion industry and her appearances in various magazines and fashion shows.

  • Penny Marshall
    Penny Marshall

    Penny marshall was an american actress, director, and producer, best known for her role as laverne defazio on the television sitcom laverne...

  • Keyshia Cole
    Keyshia Cole

    Keyshia cole is an american r&b singer known for her soulful voice and emotional lyrics.

  • Lee Iacocca
    Lee Iacocca

    American self-made man who rose to the top of the ford motor co.

  • Mira Nair
    Mira Nair

    Indian-american actress and producer.

  • Jean Peters
    Jean Peters

    American actress.

  • Jaci Velasquez
    Jaci Velasquez

    Rock singer.

  • Dominic West
    Dominic West

    Dominic west is a british actor known for his roles in the wire and the affair.

  • John Kenneth Galbraith
    John Kenneth Galbraith

    Economist (affluent society-58 hillman award).

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October 15, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 69 years 6 months old,

or 834 months and 12 days old,

or 3628 weeks and 1 day old,

or 25397 days old,

if you were born on October 15, 1954.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 15, 1954?

There are 171 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 15, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 15, 1954.

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October 15, 1954: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 15, 1954:

  • Timo Bortolotti
  • Maurice Bedel

What famous deaths happened on October 15th?

Famous deaths on October 15th:

  • Pat O'Brien
    Pat O'Brien

    American actor.

  • Betty Driver
    Betty Driver

    English actress, singer, and author (b. 1920).

  • Edie Adams
    Edie Adams

    American actress and singer (born 1927).

  • Henny Porten
    Henny Porten

    German actress and one of the first silent film stars in germany.

  • Trestan Hart

    Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to be performed worldwide.

  • Dmonte Coleman

    Celebrated playwright known for his thought-provoking plays.

  • Govind Desai

    Renowned Indian novelist and Sahitya Akademi Award winner.

  • Jaree Al-Sabah

    Jaree Al-Sabah was a prominent Kuwaiti politician who served as the Prime Minister of Kuwait from 1978 to 1991.

  • Silvie Townsend

    Renowned British author known for her captivating novels.

  • Thaddeaus Koscuiszko

    Famous for his role in the American Revolutionary War and Polish independence efforts.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 15th

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October 15, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 15, 1954:

  • United States - White Cane Safety Day, National Grouch Day, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Teresa of Avila
  • Roman festivals - the Equirria or October equus: sacrifice of a horse to Mars
  • French Republican Calendar - Amaryllis (Amaryllis) Day, twenty-fourth day in the Month of VendTmiaire

Observances on October 15, 1954:

  • International Day of Rural Women
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October 15, 1954: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 15, 1954 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 11th and October 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 15, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 15, 1954 was Whither Thou Goest by Les Paul & Mary Ford, according to the music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.

October 15, 1954: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 15, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Whither Thou Goest
  2. - Muskrat Ramble

October 15, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 15, 1954 was Hold My Hand by Don Cornell, according to the music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.

October 15, 1954: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 15, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 11th and October 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hold My Hand
  2. - Smile
  3. - Three Coins In The Fountain
  4. - Little Things Mean A Lot
  5. - My Friend

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October 15, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 15, 1954 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Lease of Life

Lease of Life

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Charles Frend

Starring: Robert Donat, Kay Walsh, Adrienne Corri, Denholm Elliott

Der schweigende Engel

Der schweigende Engel

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Harald Reinl

Starring: Christine Kaufmann, Josefin Kipper, Robert Freitag, Siegfried Breuer Jr.

They Were So Young

They Were So Young

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Kurt Neumann

Starring: Scott Brady, Johanna Matz, Raymond Burr, Ingrid Stenn

White Christmas

White Christmas

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Michael Curtiz

Starring: Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, Vera-Ellen

Country: United States of America

Hansel and Gretel

Hansel and Gretel

Release year: 1954

Directed by: John Paul

Starring: Anna Russell, Mildred Dunnock, Frank Rogier, Delbert Anderson

October 15, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 15, 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:

Father Knows Best

Father Knows Best

Release year: 1954

Country: United States of America

The George Gobel Show

The George Gobel Show

Release year: 1954

Starring: George Gobel

Country: United States of America

Flash Gordon

Flash Gordon

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Mike Hodges

People Are Funny

People Are Funny

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Sam White

Lassie

Lassie

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Daniel Petrie

October 15, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 15, 1954 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Not as a Stranger by Morton Thompson

Not as a Stranger

By:

Lucas Marsh has been a child since he was a baby and cannot see himself as anything but a doctor. He is a very naive, glorified doctor.

The Mind Alive by Harry Allen Overstreet and Bonaro W. Overstreet

The Mind Alive

By:

1954. First Edition. W. W. Norton & Company, Inc., 333 pages. 1 lb 6 oz. (Dark Green Hardcover, with gold lettering spine). The

Realities Of American Foreign Policy by George F. Kennan

Realities Of American Foreign Policy

By:

According to Mr. Kennan's view, the current task of international political is to "find means to allow change to proceed without constantly shaking the peace in the world."

The Power Of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale

The Power Of Positive Thinking

By:

With more than five million copies printed, The Power of Positive Thinking is an international bestseller. It has helped millions of people around the globe to find fulfillment through Dr.

Love Is Eternal by Irving Stone

Love Is Eternal

By:

A young, politically-minded woman and an awkward lawyer married and became President and First Lady.

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Who was the US President on October 15, 1954?

On October 15, 1954 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 15, 1954?

On October 15, 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 15, 1954?

On October 15, 1954 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 15th?

October 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of October. 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 October 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 cologne attack: three people are hurt when a man sets fire to a fast-food outlet in cologne's main station and then takes a woman hostage. later, german counter-terrorism units rescue the woman.
  • 2017 - 2017 iraqi-kurdish conflict: battle of kirkuk (2017): iraqi troops advance on kurdish-held territory surrounding the city of kirkuk. in the vicinity of cities, there have been reports of clashes.
  • 2016 - At least 55 people were killed in the iraqi civil war (2014-2017), 2016 oct baghdad attacks: an attack on a shi'ite mosque, a check-point at the police station and the family of an anti islamic state sunni paramilitary leader have resulted in the deaths of at least 55 iraqis. (reuters)isil claims responsibility for the takeback of iraqi forces' launching of mosul, its stronghold.

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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 October 1954?

October 1954 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1954 calendar looked like.

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