Sunday January 17, 1954: on this day

January 17, 1954 was the 17th day of the year 1954, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 17, 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 17, 1954, who was born and died on January 17, 1954, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 17, 1954, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Highway Dragnet, directed by Nathan Juran), TV series (e.g. The Mask) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 17th, 1954 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 17, 1954?


January 17, 1954 was a Sunday and it was the 17th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1954 can also be written as 1/17/1954 in the US and as 17/1/1954 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 1954 in January 1954 calendar

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January 17, 1954: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 17, 1954:

  • Nfl pro bowl: east beats west 20-9.
  • Suggs louise wins lpga sea island golf open (cloister).
  • In yugoslavia, milovan djilas, one of the leading members of the league of communists of yugoslavia, is relieved of his duties.

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January 17, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th 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 17, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on January 17th, 1954 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 17, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 17, 1954 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 17, 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 17, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 03:31 pm and setting at 06:57 am.

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 17, 1954?


Famous people born on January 17, 1954:

  • Robert F Kennedy Jr

    Attorney (natural resources defense council).

  • Janet Dykman in Monterey Park

    California, usa; archer (olympics 1996).

  • Paul Zane Pilzer

    Economist.

  • Susan Kiefel

    Australian judge and lawyer.

  • Steve Hill

    American christian priest and evangelist.

  • Carlos A. Giménez
  • Cheryl Bentyne
  • Marina Rossell
  • Raúl Taibo

Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:

  • Michelle Obama
    Michelle Obama

    Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.

  • James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones

    James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...

  • Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey

    Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.

  • Eartha Kitt
    Eartha Kitt

    Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...

  • Françoise Hardy
    Françoise Hardy

    French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.

  • Shabba Ranks
    Shabba Ranks

    Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

  • Zooey Deschanel
    Zooey Deschanel

    American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • Sylvie Testud
    Sylvie Testud

    French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.

See more famous people and celebrities born on January 17th

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January 17, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 70 years 2 months old,

or 842 months and 12 days old,

or 3662 weeks and 5 days old,

or 25639 days old,

if you were born on January 17, 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 January 17, 1954?

There are 294 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 17, 1954.

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January 17, 1954: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 17, 1954:

  • Leonard Eugene Dickson
  • John Rigby Poyser
  • Paul Scardon

What famous deaths happened on January 17th?

Famous deaths on January 17th:

  • Virginia Mayo
    Virginia Mayo

    An American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Richard Crenna
    Richard Crenna

    American actor.

  • Evelyn Nesbit
    Evelyn Nesbit

    Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.

  • Barbara Britton
    Barbara Britton

    Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.

  • Derek Fowlds
    Derek Fowlds

    British actor (b.1937).

  • Suchitra Sen
    Suchitra Sen

    Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.

  • Faten Hamama
    Faten Hamama

    Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).

  • Barbara Jordan

    Barbara Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who served as a member of the U.S.

  • Oreatha Hudson

    Oreatha Hudson was an Olympic gold medalist in track and field.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 17th

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January 17, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 17, 1954:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
  • Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed
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January 17, 1954: Number 1 song on that day

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


January 17, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 1954 was Oh Mein Papa by Eddie Calvert, according to the music chart for the week January 11th and January 17th.

January 17, 1954: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

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

  1. - Oh Mein Papa
  2. - Answer Me
  3. - Blowing Wild
  4. - Let's Have A Party
  5. - Swedish Rhapsody

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January 17, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 17, 1954 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Highway Dragnet

Highway Dragnet

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Nathan Juran

Starring: Richard Conte, Joan Bennett, Wanda Hendrix, Reed Hadley

Killers from Space

Killers from Space

Release year: 1954

Directed by: W. Lee Wilder

Starring: Peter Graves, James Seay, Steve Pendleton, Frank Gerstle

It Should Happen to You

It Should Happen to You

Release year: 1954

Directed by: George Cukor

Starring: Judy Holliday, Jack Lemmon, Peter Lawford, Michael O'Shea

The Command

The Command

Release year: 1954

Directed by: David Butler

Starring: Guy Madison, Joan Weldon, James Whitmore, Carl Benton Reid

Jubilee Trail

Jubilee Trail

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Joseph Kane

Starring: Vera Ralston, Joan Leslie, Forrest Tucker, John Russell

January 17, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 17, 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:

The Mask

The Mask

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Chuck Russell

Confidential File

Confidential File

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Irvin Kershner

Annie Oakley

Annie Oakley

Release year: 1953

Directed by: George Stevens

Stories of the Century

Stories of the Century

Release year: 1954

Starring: Jim Davis, Mary Castle, Kristine Miller

Country: United States of America

January 17, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 17, 1954 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Heart Of The Family by Elizabeth Goudge

The Heart Of The Family

By:

Despite the "crinkled pink flowers that were scattered in the path for those who would prefer red", four generations of Eliots survived the War and are now moving on.

Fire In The Ashes by Theodore Harold White

Fire In The Ashes

By:

This is America's epic adventure as the leader of the Western World.

The Shadows Of The Images by William E. Barrett

The Shadows Of The Images

By:

The dust jacket is showing some wear. Book in excellent condition. Flat and tight binding. Exclusions may apply.

Triumph And Tragedy by Winston S. Churchill

Triumph And Tragedy

By:

The Second World War lasted only 14 months from the Allied landings at Normandy in June 1944. This last volume covers the events up to the unconditional surrender by Japan.

A Man Called Peter by Catherine Marshall

A Man Called Peter

By:

Catherine Marshall, in the Preface to A Man Called Peter tells about a dream she had following Peter Marshall's passing. Peter was working in a rose-garden and said, "I!"

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Who was the US President on January 17, 1954?

On January 17, 1954 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 1954?

On January 17, 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 17, 1954?

On January 17, 1954 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about January 17th?

January 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
  • 2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.

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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.

Sunday January 17, 1954