Friday September 17, 1954: on this day

September 17, 1954 was the 260th day of the year 1954, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is September 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 September 17, 1954, who was born and died on September 17, 1954, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 17, 1954, which were the most popular songs (ex. Smile by Nat King Cole (Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra)), movies (e.g. The Bounty Hunter, directed by André De Toth), TV series (e.g. People Are Funny) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was September 17, 1954?


September 17, 1954 was a Friday and it was the 260th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 17, 1954 can also be written as 9/17/1954 in the US and as 17/9/1954 in UK and Europe.

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September 17, 1954: What happened on that day?


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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 17th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

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

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September 17, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Birth chart on this day

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 17, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 09:55 pm and setting at 01:38 pm.

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

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Who was born on September 17, 1954?


Famous people born on September 17, 1954:

  • Joël-François Durand

    French composer and pianist.

  • Bill Irwin

    American wrestler.

  • František Kunzo
  • Dragan Simeunović
  • Jocelyne Villeton
  • Giuseppe De Filippi

Whose famous birthday is on September 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 17th:

  • John Ritter
    John Ritter

    American actor, and a member of a theatrical family.

  • Jean-Claude Carrière
    Jean-Claude Carrière

    Jean-claude carrière is a renowned french screenwriter and actor, best known for his collaborations with director luis buñuel.

  • Cassandra Peterson
    Cassandra Peterson

    Cassandra peterson is an american actress best known for her portrayal of the horror hostess character elvira, mistress of the dark.

  • Phil Jackson
    Phil Jackson

    American basketball player, coach and star.

  • Anne Bancroft
    Anne Bancroft

    American actress who has been on screen since 1952 and won the best actress oscar.

  • Hank Williams
    Hank Williams

    American singer, songwriter, and country western singer.

  • Roddy McDowall
    Roddy McDowall

    British child actor, who arrived in hollywood in 1940.

  • Bryan Singer
    Bryan Singer

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Matthew Settle
    Matthew Settle

    American actor.

  • Dinah Sheridan
    Dinah Sheridan

    British actress, who has been a star in british tv, theatre and film for seven decades.

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


You are 69 years 6 months old,

or 834 months and 2 days old,

or 3626 weeks and 4 days old,

or 25386 days old,

if you were born on September 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 September 17, 1954?

There are 182 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 17th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on September 17, 1954:

  • Augusto Introzzi
  • Alessandro Virginio Dolci

What famous deaths happened on September 17th?

Famous deaths on September 17th:

  • Spiro Agnew
    Spiro Agnew

    American politician and lawyer, governor of maryland 1967-1969, and vice-president under nixon 1969.

  • Patricia Phoenix
    Patricia Phoenix

    County galway, ireland -- actress.

  • Red Skelton
    Red Skelton

    American comedian who is loved and well-known in film, tv, and nightclub.

  • Richard Basehart
    Richard Basehart

    American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.

  • Frankie Vaughan
    Frankie Vaughan

    English actor and singer (d. 1999).

  • Jay Stewart
    Jay Stewart

    Annoucer of lets make a deal commits suicide.

  • Raden Adjeng Kartini

    Indonesian feminist and entrepreneur who advocated for women's rights.

  • Khalis Gibran

    Pioneering journalist and author known for his insightful commentary.

  • Guila

    Renowned actress known for her captivating performances on stage and screen.

  • Shin Saimdang

    Renowned Korean artist and calligrapher during the Joseon Dynasty.

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

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


Holidays on September 17, 1954:

  • RC Saints - Feasts of Saint Lambert (martyr), Hildegard of Bingen
  • United States - Constitution Day (observed on the previous Friday if it falls in a weekend), Citizenship Day, Von Steuben Day
  • Netherlands - Operation Market Garden is still remembered with parachuting and dedications on this day.
  • Also see September 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • The fourth day of the Eleusinian Mysteries in ancient Greek mythology, when the initiates sacrificed a pig.
  • Angola - National Heroes' Day

Observances on September 17, 1954:

  • World Patient Safety Day [WHO]
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September 17, 1954: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 17, 1954 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 13th and September 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 17, 1954 was Smile by Nat King Cole (Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra), according to the music chart for the week September 13th and September 19th.

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

The music chart in the USA on September 17, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 13th and September 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Smile

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 17, 1954 was Three Coins In The Fountain by Frank Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week September 13th and September 19th.

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

The music chart in the UK on September 17, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 13th and September 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

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

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

The Bounty Hunter

The Bounty Hunter

Release year: 1954

Directed by: André De Toth

Starring: Randolph Scott, Dolores Dorn, Marie Windsor, Howard Petrie

Con el diablo en el cuerpo

Con el diablo en el cuerpo

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Raúl de Anda

Starring: Luis Aguilar, Linda Cristal, Dagoberto Rodríguez, Domingo Soler

Suddenly

Suddenly

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Lewis Allen

Starring: Frank Sinatra, Sterling Hayden, James Gleason, Nancy Gates

Country: United States of America

The Purple Plain

The Purple Plain

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Robert Parrish

Starring: Gregory Peck, Bernard Lee, Win Min Than, Brenda de Banzie

Country: United States of America

Rogue Cop

Rogue Cop

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Roy Rowland

Starring: Robert Taylor, Janet Leigh, George Raft, Steve Forrest

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

The most popular TV Series on September 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:

People Are Funny

People Are Funny

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Sam White

Lassie

Lassie

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Daniel Petrie

The Greatest Gift

The Greatest Gift

Release year: 1954

Paradise Island

Paradise Island

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Bert Glennon

Gamble on Love

Gamble on Love

Release year: 1954

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

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

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.

Reach For The Sky by Paul Brickhill

Reach For The Sky

By:

Douglas Bader was a legend during his lifetime. He lost both his legs in an aeroplane crash in 1931, and was dismissed by the Royal Air Force as a cripple.

The Reason Why by Cecil Woodham-Smith

The Reason Why

By:

The Charge of the Light Brigade was a tragic farce in British campaign history. Cecil Woodham Smith demonstrates that the responsibility for the deaths of soldiers is shared by both men and women.

The Healing Oath by Andre Soubiran

The Healing Oath

By:

THE HEALING OATH HARDCOVER, BY ANDRE SOUBIRAN G.P PUTMAN'S SONS, 376 PAGES

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.

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Who was the US President on September 17, 1954?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on September 17, 1954?

On September 17, 1954 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about September 17th?

September 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of September. 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 September 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Russia and turkey announce a demilitarized zone in syria's idlib governorate. they also rule out military operations.
  • 2017 - Five people are killed in a roadside bomb attack in north-west pakistan during the war in afghanistan.
  • 2016 - American-led intervention in syria and syria's civil war: the united states admits that warplanes may not have struck a syrian army post near deir-ez-zor airport in eastern syria. it was conducting an operation against isil in which more than 60 syrian soldiers were killed. (bbc). the united nations security council (unsc), holds an emergency session to address the u.s. strikes in deir ez-zor.

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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 September 1954?

September 1954 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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 September 1954 calendar looked like.

Friday September 17, 1954