What happened on Saturday January 09, 1954?

Here's what happened on January 09, 1954:

• First Public Machine Translation Demonstration IBM hosted a groundbreaking public demonstration of the Georgetown–IBM machine translation system in New York, marking a pivotal moment in the early development of automated language translation technology.
• NHL Record-Tying Performance Bert Olmstead of the Montreal Canadiens achieved a remarkable feat by tying the NHL record of scoring 8 points in a single game, showcasing exceptional individual performance in professional ice hockey.
• Extreme Cold Temperature Record in Greenland A record-breaking temperature of -87 degrees Fahrenheit (-66 degrees Celsius) was recorded at the Northice Station in Greenland, representing one of the coldest temperatures ever documented in the region.
• Bollingen Prize in Poetry The prestigious Bollingen Prize for poetry was jointly awarded to distinguished poets Louise Bogan and Leonie Adams, recognizing their significant contributions to American literary arts.

Events in 1954

January 09, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 09, 1954

Newspapers from Jan. 09, 1954

January 09, 1954 was a Saturday and it was the 9th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 09, 1954 can also be written as 1/9/1954 in the US and as 9/1/1954 in UK and Europe.

January 09, 1954 in January 1954 calendar

Famous people born on January 09, 1954:

• Philippa Gregory

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Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on January 9th

Famous people died on January 09, 1954:

• Jean Brusselmans

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on January 9th

January 09, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 09, 1954 was What It Was, Was Football (Parts 1 & 2) by Andy Griffith, according to the music chart for the week January 4th and January 10th.

1. Andy Griffith - What It Was, Was Football (Parts 1 & 2)
2. Doris Day - Secret Love

January 09, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 09, 1954 was Oh Mein Papa by Eddie Calvert, according to the music chart for the week January 4th and January 10th.

1. Eddie Calvert - Oh Mein Papa
2. Frankie Laine - Answer Me
3. Frankie Laine - Blowing Wild
4. Winifred Atwell - Let's Have A Party
5. Mantovani - Swedish Rhapsody

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 9th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 09, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 09, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 09, 1954 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 09, 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 January 09, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 09:52 am and setting at 10:18 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 20, 1953 while the next full moon would come on Jan 19, 1954.

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Your place in the Universe on January 09, 1954

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Someone born on January 09, 1954 is:

71 years 4 months old,

or 856 months and 5 days old,

or 3722 weeks and 4 days old,

or 26058 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 09, 1954?

There are 240 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 9th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 09, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on January 09, 1954.

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