What happened on Wednesday October 13, 1954?

Here's what happened on October 13, 1954:

• Notable Births on October 13, 1954 Two significant individuals were born on this date: Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, who would later become the Sultan of Oman, and Chico, a prominent member of the internationally renowned French band Gipsy Kings. Sultan Haitham succeeded his cousin Qaboos bin Said in January 2020, marking an important moment in Omani royal succession. Chico, as part of the Gipsy Kings, played a crucial role in popularizing Rumba Catalana music globally.
• Lunar Observation Details - October 13, 1954 On this date, the moon was in a waning gibbous phase, appearing 91% full. In New York City, the lunar cycle presented an impressive celestial view, with moonrise occurring at 5:59 PM and moonset at 9:11 AM the following day. This phase represents a period when the moon is gradually decreasing in illumination after the full moon.

Events in 1954

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

Magazines from Oct. 13, 1954

Newspapers from Oct. 13, 1954

October 13, 1954 was a Wednesday and it was the 286th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 13, 1954 can also be written as 10/13/1954 in the US and as 13/10/1954 in UK and Europe.

October 13, 1954 in October 1954 calendar

Famous people born on October 13, 1954:

• Chico (Gipsy Kings)

  Member of the internationally acclaimed Gipsy Kings, a French band known for blending flamenco, salsa, and pop music into a unique and...

• Chico Bouchikhi

  Founder of the Gipsy Kings, Chico Bouchikhi is a renowned French musician and cultural ambassador who played a pivotal role in popularizing...

• Claude Ribbe

  French academic and historian who has contributed to scholarly research and cultural discourse.

• Mordechai Vanunu

  Israeli nuclear technician who became famous for revealing details about Israel's nuclear weapons program, leading to his imprisonment and...

• Silvio Micali
• Haytham bin Tariq Al Sa'id

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on October 13th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 13, 1954 was Whither Thou Goest by Les Paul & Mary Ford, according to the music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.

1. Les Paul & Mary Ford - Whither Thou Goest
2. McGuire Sisters - Muskrat Ramble

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 13, 1954 was Hold My Hand by Don Cornell, according to the music chart for the week October 11th and October 17th.

1. Don Cornell - Hold My Hand
2. Nat 'King' Cole - Smile
3. Frank Sinatra - Three Coins In The Fountain
4. Kitty Kallen - Little Things Mean A Lot
5. Frankie Laine - My Friend

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 13th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 13, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 05:59 pm and setting at 09:11 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 12, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Nov 10, 1954.

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Your place in the Universe on October 13, 1954

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Someone born on October 13, 1954 is:

70 years 8 months old,

or 848 months and 13 days old,

or 3689 weeks and 1 day old,

or 25824 days old,

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

There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 13th 2025.

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

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

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