Discover our newspaper digital archive from October 26, 1954
Browse newspapers from October 26, 1954
Tuesday October 26, 1954: on this day
October 26, 1954 was the 299th day of the year 1954, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is October 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 October 26, 1954, who was born and died on October 26, 1954, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 26, 1954, which were the most popular songs (ex. Mr. Sandman by Chordettes), movies (e.g. Four Guns to the Border, directed by Richard Carlson), 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 26th, 1954 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 26, 1954?
- October 26, 1954: What happened on that day?
- October 26, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 26, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 26, 1954?
- October 26, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 26, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
- October 26, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 26, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
- October 26, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 26, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 26, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 26, 1954?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 26, 1954?
- Who was the Pope on October 26, 1954?
What day of the week was October 26, 1954?
October 26, 1954 was a Tuesday and it was the 299th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 26, 1954 can also be written as 10/26/1954 in the US and as 26/10/1954 in UK and Europe.
October 26, 1954: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 26, 1954:
- Chevrolet unveils v-8 engine
- Muslim brotherhood member mahmoud abdul latif tries to kill gamal abdal nasser.
October 26, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 26th is Scorpio.
Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio 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.
Discover the personality of October born.
Unlock the Mysteries of October 26, 1954! Claim Your Free Personalized Numerology Report Now
October 26, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 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.
Reveal Your Destiny with a Complimentary Eastern Astrology Reading – Get Yours Now!
Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 26th, 1954 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
see horoscope and birth chart for October 26, 1954
October 26, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 26, 1954 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 26, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 06:17 am and setting at 05:09 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 12, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Nov 10, 1954.
Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign for Free Today!
Your place in the Universe on October 26, 1954
We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day
Get your map!
Who was born on October 26, 1954?
Famous people born on October 26, 1954:
![James Pickens]()
James PickensJames pickens is a tv actor best known for his role as dr.
- Gilbert Rozon
Canadian impresario, founder of just for laughs (juste pour rire), comedy festival, which he founded on july 14, 1983.
- Marc Lépine
Canadian poet known for his works exploring themes of violence and masculinity.
- Adam Mars-Jones
English critic and author.
- Vasilis Hatzipanagis
Greek footballer.
- D. W. Moffett
American actor and director.
- Lauren Tewes in Braddock
Pennsylvania, usa; actress ("the love boat eyes of a stranger").
- Patrick Arduise
French writer and astrologer.
![Lauren Tewes]()
Lauren Tewes- Georges Fenech
- Carlos Agostinho do Rosário
- Nikolaj Alëchin
- Ben Brantley
- Victor Ciorbea
Whose famous birthday is on October 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 26th:
![Hillary Clinton]()
Hillary ClintonAmerican lawyer and first lady of america, as the wife to president bill clinton.
![Seth MacFarlane]()
Seth MacFarlaneSeth macfarlane is an american animator, best known for creating the animated sitcom 'family guy' and for his work as a voice actor, writer,...
![Aaron Kwok]()
Aaron KwokAaron kwok is a hong kong actor and singer known for his versatile performances in both film and music.
![Jaclyn Smith]()
Jaclyn SmithJaclyn smith is an american actress best known for her role as kelly garrett in the television series charlie's angels.
![Dylan McDermott]()
Dylan McDermottAmerican actor, best known for his role on "the practice," mcdermottaeur (tm)'s first starring part in a series.
![Natalie Merchant]()
Natalie MerchantAmerican singer-songwriter and pianist (10 000 maniacs).
![Bob Hoskins]()
Bob HoskinsEnglish actor and film director, best known for his roles as cockneys or gangsters.
![Julian Schnabel]()
Julian SchnabelAmerican screenwriter and painter.
![Roger Allam]()
Roger AllamHe is an english actor best known for his work on stage, but he has also performed on television, radio, and film.
![Steve Valentine]()
Steve ValentineScottish actor and magician.
October 26, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 69 years 5 months old,
or 833 months and 24 days old,
or 3625 weeks and 3 days old,
or 25378 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 26, 1954?
There are 190 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 26th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 26, 1954?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 26, 1954.
October 26, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 26, 1954:
- Floris HL Prims
Flemish priest/historian/archivist of antwerp.
- Josef Sloup
What famous deaths happened on October 26th?
Famous deaths on October 26th:
![Alma Cogan]()
Alma CoganEnglish singer (born 1932).
![Delmar Watson]()
Delmar WatsonDelmar Watson was a child actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Gone with the Wind'.
![Louise Beavers]()
Louise BeaversAmerican singer and actress (d. 1962).
![Hoyt Axton]()
Hoyt AxtonAmerican actor and country music singer/songwriter (born in 1938).
![Hattie McDaniel]()
Hattie McDanielAmerican actress and singer (born 1895).
![Tutta Rolf]()
Tutta RolfNorwegian-swedish actress and singer in film and theatre.
- Demitris Kazantzakis
Famous Greek writer best known for his novel 'Zorba the Greek'.
- Bosten Russell
Legendary NBA player known for his exceptional skills and leadership.
- Nicolae Dobrin
Nicolae Dobrin was a Romanian footballer who played as a midfielder and is considered one of the greatest Romanian players of all time.
- Nikolis Kazantzakis
Greek writer known for his novel 'Zorba the Greek'.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 26th
October 26, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 26, 1954:
- Nauru - Angam Day
- Austria - National Day: Anniversary of the Declaration of Neutrality (1955)
- Also see October 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- St. Quadragesimus
- St. Rusticus
- St. Gibitrudis
- St. Fulk
- St. Eadfrid
- St. Demetrius (aka St. Dimitrios) of Thessaloniki
- St. Cuthbert
October 26, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 26, 1954 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 25th and October 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 26, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 26, 1954 was Mr. Sandman by Chordettes, according to the music chart for the week October 25th and October 31st.
October 26, 1954: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 26, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 25th and October 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Chordettes - Mr. Sandman
- Eddie Fisher - Count Your Blessings
October 26, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 26, 1954 was My Son My Son by Vera Lynn, according to the music chart for the week October 25th and October 31st.
October 26, 1954: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 26, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 25th and October 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Vera Lynn - My Son My Son
- Don Cornell - Hold My Hand
- Doris Day With The Mellomen - If I Give My Heart To You
- Billie Anthony - This Ole House
October 26, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 26, 1954 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Four Guns to the Border
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Richard Carlson
Starring: Rory Calhoun, Colleen Miller, George Nader, Walter Brennan
Athena
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Richard Thorpe
Starring: Jane Powell, Debbie Reynolds, Virginia Gibson, Nancy Kilgas
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.
October 26, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
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 26, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 26, 1954 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Forty Plus And Fancy Free
By: Emily Kimbrough
Non-Fiction, Travel and Adventure, American Literature, Women's Literature
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 Long Ships
By: Frans G. Bengtsson
Frans Gunnar Benettson's The Long Ships is a resurrecting of the amazing world of the tenth-century AD when the Vikings roamed from Scandinavia to the Mediterranean.
Who was the US President on October 26, 1954?
On October 26, 1954 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 26, 1954?
On October 26, 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 26, 1954?
On October 26, 1954 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about October 26th?
October 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. israel responds to 40 palestinian rockets by launching 80 air strikes against what israel claims are hamas and iranian-controlled weapons factories in gaza. soon afterward, islamic jihad announces a egypt-mediated ceasefire.
- 2017 - Russian interference in 2016 us elections: twitter bans ads from russian news agencies rt or sputnik. this is based on u.s intelligence's conclusion, that both tried to interfere with 2016 u.s. presidential elections on behalf of russia.
- 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a militant group affiliated to isil seizes qandala, a coastal town in the autonomous puntland area.
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
Do you remember 1954? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to
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.
