Monday October 18, 1954: on this day

October 18, 1954 was the 291st day of the year 1954, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Monday.

Is October 18, 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 18, 1954, who was born and died on October 18, 1954, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 18, 1954, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Black Widow, directed by Nunnally Johnson), 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 18th, 1954 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 18, 1954?


October 18, 1954 was a Monday and it was the 291st day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 18, 1954 can also be written as 10/18/1954 in the US and as 18/10/1954 in UK and Europe.

October 18, 1954 in October 1954 calendar

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October 18, 1954: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 18, 1954:

  • Wbtw tv channel 13 in florence, sc (cbs / abc) begins broadcasting
  • Wnbc radio changes call letters to wrca
  • Hurricane hazel (third of 1954) becomes most severe to hit us.
  • Texas instruments announces the first transistor radio.
  • Texas instruments announces the regency tr-1, the first mass-produced transistor radio.

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October 18, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 18th 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 18, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 18, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on October 18th, 1954 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 18, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 18, 1954 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 18, 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 18, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 09:55 pm and setting at 01:37 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 18, 1954?


Famous people born on October 18, 1954:

  • Bob Weinstein
    Bob Weinstein

    Bob weinstein is an american film producer, known for co-founding the film production company miramax with his brother harvey weinstein.

  • Arliss Howard
    Arliss Howard

    Arliss Howard is an actor who portrayed various sports personalities in movies and TV shows.

  • Edouard Stern

    Edouard stern was a french banker and investor, known for his prominent role in the financial industry and his controversial personal life.

  • Nick Houghton

    English general.

  • Yūji Mitsuya

    Japanese actor.

  • Liz Burch

    Australian actress.

  • Terry Furlow
  • Pierluigi Aldrovandi
  • Brenda Lawrence
  • Matthias Müller
  • Fabrizio Selis
  • Miguel Piñera

Whose famous birthday is on October 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 18th:

  • Zac Efron
    Zac Efron

    American entertainer and actor.

  • Jean-Claude Van Damme
    Jean-Claude Van Damme

    Belgian-american actor who worked briefly in european commercials before moving to hollywood in 1982.

  • Mike Ditka
    Mike Ditka

    Mike ditka is a former american football player, coach, and television commentator, best known for his time as the head coach of the chicago...

  • Erin Moran
    Erin Moran

    Erin moran was an american actress best known for her role as joanie cunningham on the sitcom happy days.

  • Freida Pinto
    Freida Pinto

    Freida pinto is an indian model and actress known for her breakout role in the film slumdog millionaire.

  • Milo Yiannopoulos
    Milo Yiannopoulos

    Milo yiannopoulos is a british political commentator and public speaker known for his controversial views on feminism, political...

  • Norm MacDonald
    Norm MacDonald

    Norm macdonald is a canadian comedian and actor known for his work on saturday night live and his dry, deadpan delivery.

  • Michael McKean
    Michael McKean

    Michael mckean is an american actor, comedian, and musician known for his roles in this is spinal tap, laverne & shirley, and better call...

  • Jacques Higelin
    Jacques Higelin

    French musician and singer of pop.

  • Melina Mercouri
    Melina Mercouri

    Greek actress, singer, and politician, 9th greek minister of culture (d. 1994).

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October 18, 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 5 days old,

or 25387 days old,

if you were born on October 18, 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 18, 1954?

There are 181 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 18, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 18, 1954.

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October 18, 1954: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 18, 1954:

  • Einar Jónsson

    Renowned Icelandic sculptor known for his works in the early 20th century.

  • René Derency
  • Francesco Zanardi

What famous deaths happened on October 18th?

Famous deaths on October 18th:

  • Sylvia Kristel
    Sylvia Kristel

    Dutch actress, famous for her role in the 1970s erotic film "emanuelle" (and its sequels).

  • Julie London
    Julie London

    American actress and breathy blues singer.

  • Gwen Verdon
    Gwen Verdon

    American dancer and tony-award winner, she took lessons from age two to strengthen her legs.

  • Tsuru Aoki
    Tsuru Aoki

    American actress born in japan (born 1892).

  • Henry Travers
    Henry Travers

    Actor (bells of st mary high sierra), dies at the age of 91.

  • Thos Alva Edison

    Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.

  • Thomos Edison

    Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.

  • Elizabeth Arden

    Canadian-american entrepreneur who owns beauty salons, spas, and sells cosmetic products.

  • Primus Babbage

    Primus Babbage was an English mathematician, philosopher, inventor, and mechanical engineer who is best known for originating the concept of...

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October 18, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 18, 1954:

  • Also see October 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • French Republican Calendar - Piment (Chili Pepper) Day, twenty-seventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • R.C. Church, Anglican communion, et alii - Feast of Saint Luke the Evangelist
  • USA : Alaska: Alaska Day
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October 18, 1954: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 18, 1954 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 18th and October 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 18, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 18, 1954 was Hold My Hand by Don Cornell, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

October 18, 1954: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 18, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 18th and October 24th. 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 18, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 18, 1954 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Black Widow

Black Widow

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Nunnally Johnson

Starring: Ginger Rogers, Van Heflin, Gene Tierney, George Raft

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

October 18, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 18, 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 18, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 18, 1954 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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

The Mind Alive

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

But We Were Born Free by Elmer Holmes Davis

But We Were Born Free

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Book by Davis, Elmer Holmes

I'Ll Cry Tomorrow by Lillian Roth

I'Ll Cry Tomorrow

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Lillian Roth, Mike Connolly, and Gerold Frank collaborated on I'll Cry Tomorrow. 1954 hardcover published in Hardcover by Frederick Fell, Inc.

No Time For Sergeants by Mac Hyman

No Time For Sergeants

By:

One of the most popular books ever written is No Time for Sergeants. It was first published in 1954. The book has been made into a Broadway Play and several Theatrical Productions. The movie, along with a long-running television series, …

The Power Of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale

The Power Of Positive Thinking

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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.

history

Who was the US President on October 18, 1954?

On October 18, 1954 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 18, 1954?

On October 18, 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 18, 1954?

On October 18, 1954 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 18th?

October 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: afghan general and kandahar police chief abdul raziq achakzai are assassinated during a high-level meeting at the governor's compound. the incident took place with u.s. general austin s. miller. according to officials, gen. miller was uninjured while the governor sustained serious injuries. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: major general issam zahreddine of the syrian republican guard, who is known for leading battles against rebels in aleppo and homs, was killed by a deir ez-zor landmine, according to syrian media.
  • 2016 - Somalia war: somali police claim at least seven people are dead following clashes in which somalia and african union troops drove al-shabab extremists out of afgooye (a town near mogadishu).

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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.

Monday October 18, 1954