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June 15, 1954 was the 166th day of the year 1954, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is June 15, 1954 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on June 15, 1954, who was born and died on June 15, 1954, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 15, 1954, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. On the Waterfront, directed by Elia Kazan), TV series (e.g. The Stranger) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 15th, 1954 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 15, 1954?
- June 15, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 15, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 15, 1954?
- June 15, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- June 15, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
- June 15, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- June 15, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
- June 15, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 15, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 15, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 15, 1954?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 15, 1954?
- Who was the Pope on June 15, 1954?
What day of the week was June 15, 1954?
June 15, 1954 was a Tuesday and it was the 166th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 15, 1954 can also be written as 6/15/1954 in the US and as 15/6/1954 in UK and Europe.
June 15, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 15th is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.
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June 15, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 15, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on June 15th, 1954 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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June 15, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 15, 1954 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 15, 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 June 15, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 08:06 pm and setting at 05:13 am.
The previous full moon was on May 17, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Jun 16, 1954.
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Who was born on June 15, 1954?
Famous people born on June 15, 1954:
![Jim Belushi]()
Jim BelushiJim belushi is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows such as 'according to jim' and 'saturday night live'.
- Dai Jianping
Dai Jianping is a Chinese politician who has served as the Governor of Guangdong Province since 2017.
- Soo Bock-rae
Soo Bock-rae is a South Korean politician who has served as a member of the National Assembly since 2004.
- Olumide Fakeye
Olumide Fakeye is a Nigerian sculptor who has gained international recognition for his intricate wood carvings.
- Jean-Marc Clement
Jean-Marc Clement is a French businessman and the former CEO of the luxury conglomerate LVMH.
- Abdinasir Barre
Abdinasir Barre is a Somali politician who served as the Prime Minister of Somalia from 1990 to 1991.
- Franziska Troegner
A German actress and writer known for her work in film, television, and theater.
- Brent Urie
Brent Urie is a contemporary American artist known for his abstract expressionist paintings and sculptures.
- Tip Hunter
Tip Hunter is an American author known for her mystery and suspense novels.
- Einer Økland
Einer Økland is a Norwegian novelist who has written several acclaimed novels exploring themes of identity and social issues.
- Marene Bauer
Marene Bauer is a German physicist known for her work in the field of quantum mechanics.
- Kirby Shedden
Kirby Shedden is a Canadian mathematician known for his work in the field of dynamical systems and chaos theory.
- Tomislav Marijan Bilosnić
Tomislav Marijan Bilosnić is a Croatian novelist and short story writer.
- Ludger Beier
Ludger Beier is a German novelist known for his novels exploring themes of identity and social issues.
- Terri Gibbs
American country music singer and keyboard player.
- Paul Rusesabagina
Rwandan humanitarian.
- Zdeňka Šilhavá
Czech shot putter and discus thrower.
- Beverley Whitfield
Australian swimmer (d. 1996).
Whose famous birthday is on June 15th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 15th:
![Ice Cube]()
Ice CubeIce cube is an american rapper, actor, and filmmaker known for his influential role in the rap group n.w.
![Neil Patrick Harris]()
Neil Patrick HarrisNeil patrick harris is an american actor, comedian, and magician, best known for his roles in how i met your mother and doogie howser, m.d.
![Courteney Cox]()
Courteney CoxCourteney cox is an american actress best known for her role as monica geller on the popular tv show friends.
![Johnny Hallyday]()
Johnny HallydayFrench singer, the french elvis.
![Helen Hunt]()
Helen HuntAmerican actress best known for her role in the tv series "mad about you" (1992-1999).
![Guy Bedos]()
Guy BedosHe is a comedian and actor from france.
![Demis Roussos]()
Demis RoussosAfter being a member and performing artist of aphrodite's child (prog rock band that also included vangelis), he had a string international...
![Leah Remini]()
Leah ReminiLeah remini is an american actress known for her role in the tv show 'the king of queens' and for her activism against the church of...
![Xaviera Hollander]()
Xaviera HollanderAn indonesian prostitute turned madam and became a well-known hooker after she traveled to south africa and america.
![Claude Brasseur]()
Claude BrasseurFrench actor and youngest member of an acting family renowned in france since 1820.
June 15, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 69 years 10 months old,
or 838 months and 1 day old,
or 3644 weeks
or 25508 days old,
if you were born on June 15, 1954.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 15, 1954?
There are 60 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday June 15th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 15, 1954?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 15, 1954.
June 15, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 15, 1954:
- Ante Petravić
Croatian playwright and theater director known for his social dramas.
- Pura Kalaw
Pura Kalaw was a Filipino politician who served as a member of the Philippine House of Representatives.
- Claudio Faina
What famous deaths happened on June 15th?
Famous deaths on June 15th:
![Casey Kasem]()
Casey KasemAmerican "musical countdown king radio disk jockey" who created and hosted "america's top 40" from 1988 to 1988.
![Glenda Jackson]()
Glenda JacksonBritish actress, internationally recognized, who won the ny film classics award for 1971, an emmy in 1972 for "queen elizabeth", and oscars...
![Jacques Bergerac]()
Jacques BergeracFrance -- actor (gigi, les girls, thunder in sun).
![Hume Cronyn]()
Hume CronynCanadian-american actor, producer, and screenwriter (d. 2003).
![Steve Cochran]()
Steve CochranAmerican actor.
![Victor French]()
Victor FrenchAmerican actor and director (highway to heaven), has died at 54 from cancer (b. 1934).
- Janit Singh
Esteemed scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.
- Yolandra Lopez
Renowned painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.
- Juwana Brown
Bestselling author known for her impactful literary works.
- Delorese Hawkins
Bestselling novelist whose gripping stories captivated readers worldwide.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on June 15th
June 15, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on June 15, 1954:
- Commemoration of Evelyn Underhill (Anglican mystic and poet)
- Roman Catholic Church ? Feast of Saint Germaine Cousin, patron of shepherdesses and of victims of child abuse
- Roman Catholic Church and some Anglican churches: Corpus Christi (moveable feast, 2006)
- Malawi's Freedom Day
- Commemoration of William Adams (Miura Anjin ????) a man shipwrecked in Japan in the 1600s, and whom James Clavell's "Shogun" was based upon
- Flag Day in Denmark
- Roman Empire ? ninth and final day of the Vestalia in honor of Vesta
Observances on June 15, 1954:
- World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Saints celebrated on June 15, 1954:
- Saint Vitus' Day ? Vitus Diena held in medieval Latvia
June 15, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 15, 1954 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 14th and June 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 15, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 15, 1954 was Secret Love by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week June 14th and June 20th.
June 15, 1954: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 15, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 14th and June 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Doris Day - Secret Love
- Johnnie Ray - Such A Night
- Billy Cotton & His Band - Friends And Neighbours
- David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra - Cara Mia
- Perry Como - Wanted
June 15, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 15, 1954 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
On the Waterfront
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Elia Kazan
Starring: Marlon Brando, Karl Malden, Lee J. Cobb, Rod Steiger
Country: United States of America
The Caine Mutiny
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Edward Dmytryk
Starring: Humphrey Bogart, José Ferrer, Van Johnson, Fred MacMurray
Country: United States of America
Garden of Evil
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Henry Hathaway
Starring: Gary Cooper, Susan Hayward, Richard Widmark, Hugh Marlowe
Country: United States of America
Silver Lode
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Allan Dwan
Starring: John Payne, Lizabeth Scott, Dan Duryea, Dolores Moran
Them!
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Gordon Douglas
Starring: James Whitmore, Edmund Gwenn, Joan Weldon, James Arness
Country: United States of America
June 15, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 15, 1954 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
The Stranger
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Orson Welles
Summer Holiday
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Rouben Mamoulian
Center Stage
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Nicholas Hytner
Fast and Loose
Release year: 1954
Duffy's Tavern
Release year: 1954
June 15, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 15, 1954 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Mary Anne
By: Daphne du Maurier
American du Maurier Classics fans are eagerly awaiting the highly anticipated reissue. Sunday Telegraph "Likely to rank among the best books by the author."
Forty Plus And Fancy Free
By: Emily Kimbrough
Non-Fiction, Travel and Adventure, American Literature, Women's Literature
Cell 2455 Death Row
By: Caryl Chessman
Caryl Chessman, a 27-year-old petty crime, was sentenced to death in California for two counts of sexual assault in June 1948. This case is still one of the most important in California.
Never Victorious, Never Defeated
By: Taylor Caldwell
Personal Name: Caldwell Taylor, 1900-1985. Main Title: Never victorious, never defeated. Published/Created by McGraw-Hill, New York [1954] Description: 549 p. 21 cm.
The Night Of The Hunter
By: Davis Grubb
This is the National Book Award-finalist bestseller that inspired Charles Laughton to create his expressionist horror masterpiece starring Robert Mitchum & Shelley Winters. Pearl Harper and John Harper are the only children being raised by their mother.
Who was the US President on June 15, 1954?
On June 15, 1954 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 15, 1954?
On June 15, 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on June 15, 1954?
On June 15, 1954 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about June 15th?
June 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of June. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on June 15th, such as:
- 2019 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: yemeni-based houthi forces launch drone strikes against jizan regional airport in yemen and abha international airport, saudi arabia. a spokesperson for the saudi arabian-led coalition claims that a houthi drone was shot down in close proximity to abha, saudi arabia.
- 2018 - War in north-west pakistan: on june 13, the afghan ministry of defense reported that mullah fazlullah (emir of pakistani taliban) was killed in kunar by a drone strike.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: at least 34 people were killed in airstrikes by the syrian government on rebel-held areas of aleppo.
What happened in 1954?
1954 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Ernest Blochs 4th string quartet, premieres
- Ivan Filin wins Berne marathon
- WSFA TV channel 12 in Montgomery, AL (NBC) begins broadcasting
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What was the calendar for June 1954?
June 1954 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
