What happened on Wednesday September 08, 1954?

Here's what happened on September 08, 1954:

• Formation of SEATO to Counter Communist Expansion The South East Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) was established as a collective defense organization aimed at preventing the spread of communism in Southeast Asia. This strategic alliance brought together several Western and Asian nations to create a unified front against communist influence in the region during the Cold War era.
• Alan Freed's Radio Career Move Alan Freed, a pioneering disc jockey known for popularizing the term 'rock and roll', relocated from Cleveland to New York City to join WINS radio, marking a significant moment in his influential music broadcasting career.
• Richie Ashburn's Unique Baseball Moment In a remarkable display of batting persistence, Philadelphia Phillies player Richie Ashburn fouls off 14 consecutive pitches with a 3-2 count before ultimately drawing a walk.

Events in 1954

September 08, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 08, 1954

Newspapers from Sep. 08, 1954

September 08, 1954 was a Wednesday and it was the 251st day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 08, 1954 can also be written as 9/8/1954 in the US and as 8/9/1954 in UK and Europe.

September 08, 1954 in September 1954 calendar

Famous people born on September 08, 1954:

• Pascal Greggory

  French actor known for his significant contributions to theatre and film.

• Ruby Bridges

  Civil rights icon who became the first African-American child to integrate an all-white elementary school in Louisiana, symbolizing the...

• Michael Shermer

  Prominent American skeptic, educator, author, and founder of the Skeptic Society.

• Mark Foley

  Former US Representative from Florida who resigned in 2006 amid a scandal involving inappropriate communications with underage congressional...

• Michael Emerson

  Notable actor known for roles in television series like 'Lost' and 'Person of Interest'.

• Jon Scieszka

  Acclaimed children's book author known for his humorous and innovative storytelling, particularly famous for 'The Stinky Cheese Man'.

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on September 8th

Famous people died on September 08, 1954:

• Andre Derain

  Andre Derain was a French artist and a co-founder of Fauvism.

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on September 8th

September 08, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 08, 1954 was Hold My Hand by Don Cornell, according to the music chart for the week September 6th and September 12th.

1. Don Cornell - Hold My Hand
2. Doris Day - If I Give My Heart To You
3. Connee Boswell - If I Give My Heart to You

September 08, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 08, 1954 was Three Coins In The Fountain by Frank Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week September 6th and September 12th.

1. Frank Sinatra - Three Coins In The Fountain
2. David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra - Cara Mia
3. Kitty Kallen - Little Things Mean A Lot
4. Frankie Laine - My Friend
5. Don Cornell - Hold My Hand

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 8th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 08, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 08, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 08, 1954 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 08, 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 September 08, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 04:44 pm and setting at 02:41 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 14, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Sep 12, 1954.

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Your place in the Universe on September 08, 1954

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Someone born on September 08, 1954 is:

70 years 8 months old,

or 848 months and 6 days old,

or 3688 weeks

or 25816 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 08, 1954?

There are 117 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 08, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on September 08, 1954.

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