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Thursday October 21, 1954: on this day
October 21, 1954 was the 294th day of the year 1954, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is October 21, 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 21, 1954, who was born and died on October 21, 1954, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 21, 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 21st, 1954 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 21, 1954?
- October 21, 1954: What happened on that day?
- October 21, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 21, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 21, 1954?
- October 21, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 21, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
- October 21, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 21, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
- October 21, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 21, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 21, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 21, 1954?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 21, 1954?
- Who was the Pope on October 21, 1954?
What day of the week was October 21, 1954?
October 21, 1954 was a Thursday and it was the 294th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 21, 1954 can also be written as 10/21/1954 in the US and as 21/10/1954 in UK and Europe.
October 21, 1954: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 21, 1954:
- Indonesian troops land in new-guinea
October 21, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 21st 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 21, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 21, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 21st, 1954 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 21, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 21, 1954 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 21, 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 21, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 01:15 am and setting at 02:57 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 21, 1954?
Famous people born on October 21, 1954:
- Uller Gscheidel
German pro-astrologer, educator, and editor of alternative magazine in berlin.
- Amara Simba
MLB player who played for the Oakland Athletics and Texas Rangers.
- Arun Sarin
Former CEO of Vodafone Group.
- Brian Tobin
Canadian journalist and politician, 6th premier of newfoundland.
- Michael Swango
American serial killer by poison, believed to have killed approximately 60 people around the world.
- Giorgio Surian
- Antonio Bevacqua
- Gianfranco Andreoletti
- Marcel Răducanu
- Pietro Lo Monaco
- Pietro Bugli
- Danila Bonito
- Esteban Moctezuma
Whose famous birthday is on October 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 21st:
![Louis Koo]()
Louis KooLouis koo is a hong kong actor and singer known for his roles in popular action films and tv dramas.
![Ken Watanabe]()
Ken WatanabeKen watanabe is a japanese actor known for his roles in films such as the last samurai and inception.
![Carrie Fisher]()
Carrie FisherAmerican actress, author and playwright, debbie reynolds is the daughter of eddie fisher and debbie reynolds, who are also noted family...
![Patti Davis]()
Patti DavisAmerican writer, nancy davis, is the daughter of ronald reagan.
![Aaron Tveit]()
Aaron TveitStage actor.
![Charlotte Sullivan]()
Charlotte SullivanCanadian actress.
![Glen Powell]()
Glen PowellGlen powell is a tv actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as 'scream queens' and 'everybody wants some!!'.
![Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman]()
Jeffrey Bowyer-ChapmanJeffrey bowyer-chapman is a canadian actor known for his role in the television series 'unreal'.
![Matt Dallas]()
Matt DallasMatt dallas is an american actor known for his role as kyle in the tv series kyle xy.
![Blanca Suárez]()
Blanca SuárezSpanish actress known for her roles in TV series and films.
October 21, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 69 years 5 months old,
or 833 months and 29 days old,
or 3626 weeks and 1 day old,
or 25383 days old,
if you were born on October 21, 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 21, 1954?
There are 185 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 21, 1954?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 21, 1954.
October 21, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 21, 1954:
- Jim Burman
Renowned racing driver known for his success in the early 20th century.
- Domenico Jorio
- Guido Scelsi
What famous deaths happened on October 21st?
Famous deaths on October 21st:
![Maxene Andrews]()
Maxene AndrewsAmerican soprano singer and middle child of three siblings, the andrews sisters.
![Marty Ingels]()
Marty IngelsAmerican actor and comedian (d. 2015).
![Marie McDonald]()
Marie McDonaldSinger/actress (promises promises) dies from overdose at 42.
- Jash Chopra
Legendary filmmaker known for romantic movies.
- Paisly Fitzgerald
Paisly Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer who was a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance literary movement.
- Benjerman Bradlee
Former executive editor of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.
- Jaking Kerouac
Jack Kerouac was an American novelist and poet, best known for his novel On the Road.
- Jhace Kerouac
Jhace Kerouac was a key figure in the Beat Generation, known for his spontaneous, stream-of-consciousness writing style in novels like 'On...
- Jarl Hjalmarson
Swedish politician known for his contributions to the Moderate Party.
- Pietra Aretino
Pietra Aretino was an Italian Renaissance poet and playwright known for his satirical and controversial writings.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 21st
October 21, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 21, 1954:
- R.C. saints - Saint Ursula and her 11 (or 11000) virgins; Saint Hilarion
- Republic of China - Overseas Chinese Day
- French Republican Calendar - Tonneau (Barrel) Day, thirtieth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- In the comic novel Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, the Earth was born on this day in 4004 BC, within a quarter of an hour of 9 in the morning. This was supposedly because God liked to get things over with early.
- Trafalgar Day ? celebrated throughout much of the British Empire in the 19th and early 20th Century.
- Also see October 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- International Day of the Nacho ? celebrated in the United States and Mexico since the early 1990s.
- Diwali in India (2006)
October 21, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 21, 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 21, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 21, 1954 was Hold My Hand by Don Cornell, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.
October 21, 1954: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 21, 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:
- Don Cornell - Hold My Hand
- Nat 'King' Cole - Smile
- Frank Sinatra - Three Coins In The Fountain
- Kitty Kallen - Little Things Mean A Lot
- Frankie Laine - My Friend
October 21, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 21, 1954 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Black Widow
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Nunnally Johnson
Starring: Ginger Rogers, Van Heflin, Gene Tierney, George Raft
Lease of Life
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Charles Frend
Starring: Robert Donat, Kay Walsh, Adrienne Corri, Denholm Elliott
Der schweigende Engel
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Harald Reinl
Starring: Christine Kaufmann, Josefin Kipper, Robert Freitag, Siegfried Breuer Jr.
They Were So Young
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Kurt Neumann
Starring: Scott Brady, Johanna Matz, Raymond Burr, Ingrid Stenn
White Christmas
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Michael Curtiz
Starring: Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, Vera-Ellen
Country: United States of America
October 21, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 21, 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
Release year: 1954
Country: United States of America
The George Gobel Show
Release year: 1954
Starring: George Gobel
Country: United States of America
Flash Gordon
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Mike Hodges
People Are Funny
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Sam White
Lassie
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Daniel Petrie
October 21, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 21, 1954 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The White And The Gold
By: Thomas B. Costain
This is the amazing story of Canada's French-speaking regime. It is a period of drama, romance, and color that few periods in North American history can match.
A Philosophy For Our Time
By: Bernard M. Baruch
Baruch's personal philosophy in a short, concise statement.
The Remarkable Mr. Jerome
By: Anita Leslie
"The life and times Leonard Jerome, Sir Winston Churchill’s American grandfather,"
I'Ll Cry Tomorrow
By: Lillian Roth
Lillian Roth, Mike Connolly, and Gerold Frank collaborated on I'll Cry Tomorrow. 1954 hardcover published in Hardcover by Frederick Fell, Inc.
Who was the US President on October 21, 1954?
On October 21, 1954 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 21, 1954?
On October 21, 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 21, 1954?
On October 21, 1954 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about October 21st?
October 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 yilan train crash: a train in yilan county, taiwan derails and leaves at least 18 people dead and 187 injured.
- 2017 - War in somalia: 14 oct 2017 mogadishu bombings. somalia's worst terror attack has now claimed 358 lives, making it the fifth most deadly terror attack in history.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: isil militants attack government buildings, police stations and a power plant in kirkuk, iraqi kurdistan. hundreds of people are killed.
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.
