What happened on Monday December 13, 1954?

Here's what happened on December 13, 1954:

• Tragic Death of Boxer Ed Sanders On December 13, 1954, U.S. heavyweight boxer Ed Sanders, aged 30, tragically died hours after a boxing match with Willie James, the New England Heavyweight Champion, in Boston, Massachusetts. Sanders' death underscored the inherent risks and potential fatal consequences in professional boxing during this era.
• Historic Live Football Broadcast: Wolverhampton vs Budapest Honvéd FC On December 13, 1954, a groundbreaking moment in sports broadcasting occurred when the BBC live transmitted the football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. and Budapest Honvéd FC from Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. This event was significant as it represented an early example of international live sports broadcasting, bringing European football to a wider audience.
• England Wins 1953–54 European Rugby League Championship The final match of the 1953–54 European Rugby League Championship concluded on December 13, 1954, with England emerging as the tournament champions. This victory highlighted England's dominance in rugby league during the mid-1950s and represented a significant achievement in international rugby competition.

Events in 1954

December 13, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 13, 1954

Newspapers from Dec. 13, 1954

December 13, 1954 was a Monday and it was the 347th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 13, 1954 can also be written as 12/13/1954 in the US and as 13/12/1954 in UK and Europe.

December 13, 1954 in December 1954 calendar

Famous people born on December 13, 1954:

• Tamora Pierce

  Renowned American fantasy author famous for her young adult novels featuring strong female protagonists in magical worlds.

• Sharan Burrow

  International trade union leader and global activist known for her work in labor rights and social justice.

• Steve Forbert

  American folk rock singer-songwriter known for his distinctive musical style and critically acclaimed albums.

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on December 13th

Famous people died on December 13, 1954:

• John Raymond Hubbell

  American director and composer (b. 1879).

• Karl Neubauer

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on December 13th

December 13, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 13, 1954 was Let Me Go Lover by Patti Page, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

1. Patti Page - Let Me Go Lover
2. Teresa Brewer - Let Me Go, Lover!
3. The Ames Brothers - The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane

December 13, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 13, 1954 was Let's Have Another Party by Winifred Atwell, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

1. Winifred Atwell - Let's Have Another Party
2. David Whitfield - Santo Natale
3. Rosemary Clooney - This Ole House
4. Ronnie Hilton - I Still Believe
5. Billy Eckstine - No One But You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 13th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 13, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 13, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 13, 1954 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 13, 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 December 13, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 08:49 pm and setting at 10:36 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 10, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Jan 08, 1955.

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Your place in the Universe on December 13, 1954

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Someone born on December 13, 1954 is:

70 years 5 months old,

or 845 months and 1 day old,

or 3674 weeks and 2 days old,

or 25720 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 13, 1954?

There are 213 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 13, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 13, 1954.

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