What happened on Friday October 15, 1954?

Here's what happened on October 15, 1954:

• Hurricane Hazel: Historic Category 4 Hurricane Hurricane Hazel made a rare and devastating landfall in North Carolina as a Category 4 hurricane, marking an unprecedented meteorological event in the region's history. The hurricane was notable for its unusual northward trajectory and extreme intensity, causing widespread destruction along the eastern seaboard of North America.
• Texas Instruments Announces Transistor Radio Texas Instruments made a groundbreaking announcement in consumer electronics by revealing the development of the first transistor radio, a technological innovation that would revolutionize portable audio and pave the way for future personal electronic devices.
• Launch of 'Hi and Lois' Comic Strip The popular comic strip 'Hi and Lois', created by renowned cartoonists Mort Walker and Dik Browne, was launched, introducing a new family-focused comic series that would become a staple of American newspaper entertainment.

Events in 1954

October 15, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 15, 1954

Newspapers from Oct. 15, 1954

October 15, 1954 was a Friday and it was the 288th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 15, 1954 can also be written as 10/15/1954 in the US and as 15/10/1954 in UK and Europe.

October 15, 1954 in October 1954 calendar

Famous people born on October 15, 1954:

• Jere Burns

  Jere Burns is an accomplished American television actor known for his comedic roles in sitcoms like 'Dear John' and 'Good Morning, Miami'.

• John Ousterhout

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on October 15th

Famous people died on October 15, 1954:

• Timo Bortolotti

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on October 15th

October 15, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 15, 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 15, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 15, 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 15th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 15, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 15, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 15, 1954 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 15, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 07:44 pm and setting at 11:27 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 15, 1954

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Someone born on October 15, 1954 is:

70 years 6 months old,

or 846 months and 18 days old,

or 3681 weeks and 1 day old,

or 25768 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 15, 1954?

There are 165 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 15, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 15, 1954.

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