What happened on Thursday September 09, 1954?

Here's what happened on September 09, 1954:

• Devastating Chlef Earthquake in Algeria A massive 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck northern Algeria, causing widespread destruction in the Orléansville (Chlef) region. The earthquake had an extremely high Mercalli intensity of XI, resulting in catastrophic damage. At least 1,243 people were killed, 5,000 were injured, and thousands were left homeless, marking it as one of the most destructive seismic events in Algerian history.
• Ford Introduces the Thunderbird Sports Car Ford Motor Company launched the iconic Thunderbird sports car, a landmark moment in American automotive design. This vehicle would become a symbol of mid-20th century automotive innovation and style, representing a significant milestone in the post-war consumer culture and automotive industry.
• Cleveland Indians Achieve 100-Win Season The Cleveland Indians baseball team accomplished a significant milestone by winning 100 games in a single season, a rare achievement that demonstrated the team's exceptional performance and competitiveness during the 1954 Major League Baseball season.

Events in 1954

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

Magazines from Sep. 09, 1954

Newspapers from Sep. 09, 1954

September 09, 1954 was a Thursday and it was the 252nd day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

September 09, 1954 in September 1954 calendar

Famous people born on September 09, 1954:

• David Carson

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• Jeffrey Combs

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• Raymond T. Odierno

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• Walter Davis

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• Michael Shermer

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• Mohsen Rezai

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on September 9th

Famous people died on September 09, 1954:

• Nicola Giuseppe Dallorso
• Paul List
• Vincenzo Schiavio

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on September 9th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 09, 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 9th is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 09, 1954 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 09, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 05:19 pm and setting at 03:51 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 09, 1954

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Someone born on September 09, 1954 is:

70 years 8 months old,

or 848 months and 5 days old,

or 3687 weeks and 6 days old,

or 25815 days old,

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

There are 118 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 9th 2025.

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

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

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