Wednesday October 27, 1954: on this day

October 27, 1954 was the 300th day of the year 1954, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is October 27, 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 27, 1954, who was born and died on October 27, 1954, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 27, 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 27th, 1954 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 27, 1954?


October 27, 1954 was a Wednesday and it was the 300th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 27, 1954 can also be written as 10/27/1954 in the US and as 27/10/1954 in UK and Europe.

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October 27, 1954: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 27, 1954:

  • B o davis jr becomes 1st black general in usaf
  • President eisenhower offers aid to south vietnam president ngo dinh diem
  • Wisn tv channel 12 in milwaukee, wi (abc) begins broadcasting
  • Benjamin o. davis, jr. becomes the first african-american general in the united states air force.
  • The abc tv network airs the first disneyland tv show, on wednesday night, 7:30 to 8:30. the first episode is titled the disneyland story. approximately 30.8 million american viewers watch the show.

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October 27, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 27th 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.

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October 27, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 27, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on October 27th, 1954 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 27, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 27, 1954 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 27, 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 27, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 07:17 am and setting at 05:46 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 27, 1954?


Famous people born on October 27, 1954:

  • Anuradha Paudwal

    Famous playback singer in Indian cinema with numerous hit songs to her credit.

  • Stephen Carter

    Stephen carter is a prominent american lawyer known for his work in constitutional law and as a legal commentator.

  • Takis Candilis

    French tv producer and program director; president of lagarda"re entertainment, since 2010.

  • Jan Duursema

    American comic book artist.

  • Chris Tavaré

    English cricketer and biologist.

  • Mike Kelley

    American artist and musician (d. 2012).

  • Thierry Tour d'Artaise

    French businessman who is the chairman and chief executive officer at groupe seb.

  • Ben Brantley

    Journalist.

  • John Sumegi
  • Frank Gray
  • Maurizio Trombini
  • Ove Andreassen
  • Frank Crudele
  • Andrea Carmine De Simone
  • Lee Kang-jo
  • Sergej Naryškin
  • Tom Scheffler

Whose famous birthday is on October 27th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 27th:

  • Sylvia Plath
    Sylvia Plath

    American novelist and poet, known for her beautiful poetry and autobiographical novel, "aeuroethe bell jar", which was published in 1963.

  • John Cleese
    John Cleese

    British actor best known for his "monty python", zany and inventive troupe.

  • Michel Galabru
    Michel Galabru

    Francoise stage and film actor who appeared in more than 200 movies and worked alongside such renowned directors bertrand blier and...

  • Roberto Benigni
    Roberto Benigni

    Italian actor.

  • Dylan Thomas
    Dylan Thomas

    Welsh poet, screenwriter, and radio script writer, who is incredibly talented.

  • Jean-Pierre Cassel
    Jean-Pierre Cassel

    French actor, father to a prominent family of actors, cassel is the father of vincent and ca(c), respectively.

  • Ruby Dee
    Ruby Dee

    American actress, on broadway, in movies and on tv.

  • Aron Ralston
    Aron Ralston

    American mountain climber and hiker who broke his arm when a boulder fell on his hand in a utah canyon.

  • Teresa Wright
    Teresa Wright

    Academy Award-winning American actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Mrs.

  • Nanette Fabray
    Nanette Fabray

    American comedian, singer, and actress.

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October 27, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 69 years 5 months old,

or 833 months and 1 day old,

or 3622 weeks and 1 day old,

or 25355 days old,

if you were born on October 27, 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 27, 1954?

There are 213 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 27th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 27, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 27, 1954.

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October 27, 1954: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 27, 1954:

  • Franco Alfano
  • Harry Tate

What famous deaths happened on October 27th?

Famous deaths on October 27th:

  • Lou Reed
    Lou Reed

    American rock musician, songwriter, photographer.

  • Marcel Cerdan
    Marcel Cerdan

    Algerian-french boxing champion.

  • Ugo Tognazzi
    Ugo Tognazzi

    Italian comedian, actor, and director.

  • Betsy Drake
    Betsy Drake

    Betsy Drake was an English-American actress and writer.

  • Moira Lister
    Moira Lister

    South african actress (born in 1923).

  • Charles Hawtrey
    Charles Hawtrey

    At 73, an english actor (carry on) dies in london.

  • Rod Roddy
    Rod Roddy

    American television announcer (born 1937).

  • John Warburton
    John Warburton

    Actor (king rat cavalcade), died at 94.

  • Rafel Alberti

    Spanish poet and playwright associated with the Generation of '27.

  • Johanna Lindsey

    Bestselling romance novelist known for her historical romance novels.

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October 27, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 27, 1954:

  • St. Namatius
  • Turkmenistan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
  • St. Desiderius
  • R.C. saints - October 27th is the feast day of the following Roman Catholic Saints: St. Abraham the Poor
  • St. Vincent, Sabina, & Christeta
  • St. Capitolina
  • St. Odhran
  • St. Elesbaan
  • St. Florentius
  • St. Frumentius, the saint who introduced Christianity into Ethiopia.

Observances on October 27, 1954:

  • World Day for Audiovisual Heritage [UNESCO]

Saints celebrated on October 27, 1954:

  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Independence Day (from Britain, 1979)
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October 27, 1954: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 27, 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 27, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 27, 1954 was Mr. Sandman by Chordettes, according to the music chart for the week October 25th and October 31st.

October 27, 1954: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 27, 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:

  1. - Mr. Sandman
  2. - Count Your Blessings

October 27, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 27, 1954 was My Son My Son by Vera Lynn, according to the music chart for the week October 25th and October 31st.

October 27, 1954: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 27, 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:

  1. - My Son My Son
  2. - Hold My Hand
  3. - If I Give My Heart To You
  4. - This Ole House

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October 27, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 27, 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

Four Guns to the Border

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Richard Carlson

Starring: Rory Calhoun, Colleen Miller, George Nader, Walter Brennan

Athena

Athena

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Richard Thorpe

Starring: Jane Powell, Debbie Reynolds, Virginia Gibson, Nancy Kilgas

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.

October 27, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 27, 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 27, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 27, 1954 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Away All Boats by Kenneth Dodson

Away All Boats

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This vivid portrayal shows the sailors and officers of the fictional amphibious transport USS Belinda during the Pacific War II.

Call To Greatness by Adlai E. Stevenson

Call To Greatness

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A great man is a challenge to greatness

Never Victorious, Never Defeated by Taylor Caldwell

Never Victorious, Never Defeated

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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.

Mary Anne by Daphne du Maurier

Mary Anne

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American du Maurier Classics fans are eagerly awaiting the highly anticipated reissue. Sunday Telegraph "Likely to rank among the best books by the author."

The Long Ships by Frans G. Bengtsson

The Long Ships

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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.

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Who was the US President on October 27, 1954?

On October 27, 1954 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 27, 1954?

On October 27, 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 27, 1954?

On October 27, 1954 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about October 27th?

October 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th 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 27th, such as:

  • 2018 - Pittsburgh synagogue shooting: at least 11 people were killed when a gunman opened fire on a pittsburgh synagogue. (bbc),
  • 2017 - Kazakh alphabets: president nursultan nazarbayev, of kazakhstan, announces that the kazakh language would use a latin script instead of the cyrillic script.
  • 2016 - Japan's prince mikasa, who is the oldest member the imperial family, has died at the age 100.

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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.

Wednesday October 27, 1954