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June 26, 1954 was the 177th day of the year 1954, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is June 26, 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 June 26, 1954, who was born and died on June 26, 1954, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 26, 1954, which were the most popular songs (ex. Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight by McGuire Sisters), movies (e.g. Magnificent Obsession, directed by Douglas Sirk), TV series (e.g. The Duke) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 26th, 1954 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 26, 1954?
- June 26, 1954: What happened on that day?
- June 26, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 26, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 26, 1954?
- June 26, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- June 26, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
- June 26, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- June 26, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
- June 26, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 26, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 26, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 26, 1954?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 26, 1954?
- Who was the Pope on June 26, 1954?
What day of the week was June 26, 1954?
June 26, 1954 was a Saturday and it was the 177th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 26, 1954 can also be written as 6/26/1954 in the US and as 26/6/1954 in UK and Europe.
June 26, 1954: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 26, 1954:
- Jim peters runs marathon in 2:17:39.4
June 26, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 26th is Cancer.
Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.
Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.
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June 26, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 26, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.
Discover the Horse personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on June 26th, 1954 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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June 26, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 26, 1954 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 26, 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 June 26, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 01:44 am and setting at 05:53 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jun 16, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Jul 16, 1954.
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Who was born on June 26, 1954?
Famous people born on June 26, 1954:
- Victoria Reggie
The wife of former U.S.
- Carlos Moreno
Brazilian actor and advertising poster boy of bombril.
- Yuriy Kostenko
Ukrainian politician who served as the Minister of Environmental Protection and Nuclear Safety of Ukraine from 1994 to 1997.
- Wendy Boglioli
Wendy Boglioli is an American former competitive swimmer who won a gold medal at the 1976 Olympics.
- Luis Arconada
Spanish footballer.
- Steve Barton
American actor, singer, and dancer (d. 2001).
- AA Gill
Scots restaurant critic who is very conscious of celebrity and style.
- Robert Davi
Astoria, new york -- opera singer / actor (gangster chronicles).
- Sonia Sotomayor
Judge.
- Sylvie Beauget
French astrologer and author of "les transits : la pra(c),vision en astrologie.
- Catherine Samba-Panza
- Rodolfo Valenzuela Núñez
- David Steen
- Marco Lucchinelli
- Ricardo Chiqui Pereyra
Whose famous birthday is on June 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 26th:
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Ariana GrandeAmerican actress and singer.
![Amanda Cerny]()
Amanda CernyAmanda cerny is a social media influencer and comedian known for her popular vine videos and her large following on platforms like instagram...
![Jennette McCurdy]()
Jennette McCurdyJennette mccurdy is an american actress and singer, best known for her role as sam puckett on the nickelodeon tv show icarly.
![Chris O'Donnell]()
Chris O'DonnellChris o'donnell is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as 'scent of a woman' and as robin in the 'batman' film series.
![Uday Kiran]()
Uday KiranUday Kiran was an Indian film actor who predominantly worked in Telugu cinema.
![Dany Boon]()
Dany BoonFrench actor, humorist and film director, born to an algerian kabyle.
![Aubrey Plaza]()
Aubrey PlazaAubrey Plaza is an American actress best known for her roles in comedy TV shows and movies.
![Véronique Genest]()
Véronique GenestFrench actress and producer of film, she is best known as commissaire julie lescaut, a leading role in the french police drama "julie...
![Derek Jeter]()
Derek JeterPequanock (new jersey) -- shortstop (new york yankees rookie of the year 1996).
![Jason Schwartzman]()
Jason SchwartzmanAmerican actor from a prominent family.
June 26, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 69 years 10 months old,
or 838 months and 2 days old,
or 3644 weeks and 1 day old,
or 25509 days old,
if you were born on June 26, 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 June 26, 1954?
There are 59 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 26th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 26, 1954?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 26, 1954.
June 26, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 26, 1954:
- Coulton Skinner
Decorated American Marine Corps officer who served in World War II and the Korean War.
- Hymie Schertzer
Hymie Schertzer was a renowned saxophonist known for his contributions to big band jazz.
- Giacomo da Ghazir
What famous deaths happened on June 26th?
Famous deaths on June 26th:
![Françoise Dorléac]()
Françoise DorléacFrench actress and older sister to catherine deneuve.
![Edith Fellows]()
Edith FellowsAmerican singer and actress (d.2011).
- Ford Madox Dowell
Ford Madox Dowell was an English novelist, poet, critic, and editor who was one of the leading figures of English literary modernism.
- Nora Ephron
Nora Ephron was an American journalist, novelist, and screenwriter known for her witty and insightful works, including the films 'When Harry...
- Zehava Shemer
Israeli singer-songwriter known for her contributions to Israeli music.
- Howard Baker
American politician who served as a Republican Senator from Tennessee and as White House Chief of Staff under President Ronald Reagan.
- Joseph Carl Robnett Licklider
One of the most important figures in computer science and a key figure in the development of the internet.
- Strom Thurmond
American politician, lawyer, farmer, and u.s.
- Clifford Brown
American musician.
- Zarra Zaharoff
Pioneering businesswoman known for her successful ventures in the early 20th century.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on June 26th
June 26, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on June 26, 1954:
- United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
- Flag Day in Romania
- Sunthorn Phu Day in Thailand
- Independence Day in Madagascar
Observances on June 26, 1954:
- International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Saints celebrated on June 26, 1954:
- Saints John and Paul
- Saint Josemarfa Escrivá (d. 1975)
June 26, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 26, 1954 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 21st and June 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 26, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 26, 1954 was Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight by McGuire Sisters, according to the music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.
June 26, 1954: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 26, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 21st and June 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- McGuire Sisters - Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight
June 26, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 26, 1954 was Secret Love by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.
June 26, 1954: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 26, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 21st and June 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Doris Day - Secret Love
- Johnnie Ray - Such A Night
- Billy Cotton & His Band - Friends And Neighbours
- David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra - Cara Mia
- Perry Como - Wanted
June 26, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 26, 1954 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Magnificent Obsession
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Douglas Sirk
Starring: Jane Wyman, Rock Hudson, Agnes Moorehead, Otto Kruger
Country: United States of America
Robinson Crusoe
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Luis Buñuel
Starring: Dan O'Herlihy, Jaime Fernández, Felipe de Alba, Chel López
Country: United States of America
Apache
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Robert Aldrich
Starring: Burt Lancaster, Jean Peters, John McIntire, Charles Bronson
Drums Across the River
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Nathan Juran
Starring: Audie Murphy, Walter Brennan, Lyle Bettger, Lisa Gaye
On the Waterfront
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Elia Kazan
Starring: Marlon Brando, Karl Malden, Lee J. Cobb, Rod Steiger
Country: United States of America
June 26, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 26, 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 Duke
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Philip Spink
The Marriage
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Blerta Zeqiri
The Stranger
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Orson Welles
Summer Holiday
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Rouben Mamoulian
Center Stage
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Nicholas Hytner
June 26, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 26, 1954 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Man Who Never Was
By: Ewen Montagu
A British subject is buried in the Spanish town of Huelva's graveyard. He died alone in the fog of England in late autumn 1942. He never imagined that he would be buried under the sun of Spain.
Mr. Hobbs' Vacation
By: Edward Streeter
Book by F. Andrew Leslie. From the novel by Edward Streeter. Leslie. Streeter Edward.
Never Victorious, Never Defeated
By: Taylor Caldwell
Personal Name: Caldwell Taylor, 1900-1985. Main Title: Never victorious, never defeated. Published/Created by McGraw-Hill, New York [1954] Description: 549 p. 21 cm.
Not as a Stranger
By: Morton Thompson
Lucas Marsh has been a child since he was a baby and cannot see himself as anything but a doctor. He is a very naive, glorified doctor.
The Power Of Positive Thinking
By: Norman Vincent Peale
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.
Who was the US President on June 26, 1954?
On June 26, 1954 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 26, 1954?
On June 26, 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on June 26, 1954?
On June 26, 1954 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about June 26th?
June 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of June. 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 June 26th, such as:
- 2019 - Three suicide bombers tried to storm a balochistan police housing complex. guards killed one of the attackers. the two other attackers entered and set themselves on fire, killing a senior officer and injuring five more. the pakistani taliban claimed responsibility
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: eastern daraa offensive (june 2018: syrian army troops and liwa al-quds militiamen take control of busra al-harir, in the southern daraa governorate. recent fighting has caused approximately 45,000 displacements in the region. (bbc).syrian state media reports that two israeli missiles hit targets near damascus international airport, including an iranian cargo aircraft just landing.
- 2017 - Colombian peace process: the united nations confirms the farc's disarmament process is complete. former rebels will be able to transition to civilian life, and the group will become a legal political party.
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 June 1954?
June 1954 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th 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.
