Sunday October 17, 1954: on this day

October 17, 1954 was the 290th day of the year 1954, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is October 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 October 17, 1954, who was born and died on October 17, 1954, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 17, 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 17th, 1954 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 17, 1954?


October 17, 1954 was a Sunday and it was the 290th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 1954 can also be written as 10/17/1954 in the US and as 17/10/1954 in UK and Europe.

October 17, 1954 in October 1954 calendar

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October 17, 1954: What happened on that day?


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October 17, 1954: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 17, 1954: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Chicago Cardinals - New York Giants : 17 - 31
  • Cleveland Browns - Pittsburgh Steelers : 27 - 55
  • Los Angeles Rams - Green Bay Packers : 17 - 35
  • Philadelphia Eagles - Washington Redskins : 49 - 21
  • San Francisco 49ers - Chicago Bears : 31 - 24
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October 17, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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

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

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


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The moon phase on October 17, 1954 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 51% full, rising at 09:55 pm and setting at 01:02 pm.

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 17, 1954?


Famous people born on October 17, 1954:

  • Carlos Buhler

    American high-altitude mountaineer.

  • Susan Stroman
  • Gianni Lamagna
  • Daniela Poggi
  • Maciej Berbeka
  • Mark Herman
  • René Botteron

Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:

  • Smita Patil
    Smita Patil

    Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

  • Wyclef Jean
    Wyclef Jean

    Wyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.

  • Montgomery Clift
    Montgomery Clift

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.

  • Rob Marshall
    Rob Marshall

    American choreographer and director producer.

  • Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder

    Margot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.

  • Evel Knievel
    Evel Knievel

    American daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.

  • Mike Judge
    Mike Judge

    American voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.

  • Jean Arthur
    Jean Arthur

    American singer and actress (d. 1991).

  • Gary Puckett
    Gary Puckett

    American musician semi-famous in 1960s with his band, gary puckett and union gap.

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


You are 69 years 5 months old,

or 833 months and 2 days old,

or 3622 weeks and 2 days old,

or 25356 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 17, 1954?

There are 212 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 17, 1954:

  • Heikki Sammallahti
  • Francisco Santarini Tognoli

What famous deaths happened on October 17th?

Famous deaths on October 17th:

  • Danièle Delorme
    Danièle Delorme

    French actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.

  • Teresa Brewer
    Teresa Brewer

    American jazz and pop singer (born 1931).

  • Levi Stubbs
    Levi Stubbs

    American baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).

  • Joan Hickson
    Joan Hickson

    British actress (born in 1906).

  • John Stuart
    John Stuart

    Actor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).

  • Anne Crawford
    Anne Crawford

    Actress from israel-english (d. 1956).

  • Nathanyl Chopin

    Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.

  • Fredderick Chopin

    Renowned Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era.

  • Hedi Bouraoui

    Canadian writer known for her contributions to literature.

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


Holidays on October 17, 1954:

  • United States - Black Poetry Day
  • UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
  • French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn
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October 17, 1954: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 17, 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 17, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

October 17, 1954: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 17, 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 17, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

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

The music chart in the UK on October 17, 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 17, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 17, 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 17, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

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

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

The Song Of Ruth by Frank G. Slaughter

The Song Of Ruth

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The song of Ruth: Ruth is the Bible's most beautiful heroine and the Old Testament's most beloved love story.

But We Were Born Free by Elmer Holmes Davis

But We Were Born Free

By:

Book by Davis, Elmer Holmes

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.

A Child Of The Century by Ben Hecht

A Child Of The Century

By:

Book by Hecht, Ben

Madame De Pompadour by Nancy Mitford

Madame De Pompadour

By:

Madame de Pompadour was the mistress Louis XV's first wife. No one could have predicted that she would remain his love interest for so long. She was a member of the bourgeoisie, not an aristocrat.

history

Who was the US President on October 17, 1954?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 17, 1954?

On October 17, 1954 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 17th?

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

  • 2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (reuters),

Find out more about October 17th

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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.

Sunday October 17, 1954