Friday December 17, 1954: on this day

December 17, 1954 was the 351st day of the year 1954, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is December 17, 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 December 17, 1954, who was born and died on December 17, 1954, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 17, 1954, which were the most popular songs (ex. Let Me Go Lover by Patti Page), movies (e.g. 20000 Leagues Under the Sea, directed by Richard Fleischer), TV series (e.g. It'S A Great Life) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 17th, 1954 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 17, 1954?


December 17, 1954 was a Friday and it was the 351st day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 1954 can also be written as 12/17/1954 in the US and as 17/12/1954 in UK and Europe.

December 17, 1954 in December 1954 calendar

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December 17, 1954: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 17, 1954:

  • Weau tv channel 13 in eau claire, wi (nbc) begins broadcasting
  • First fully automated railroad freight yard (gary, indiana, usa).

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December 17, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

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 17, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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December 17, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 17, 1954 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 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 17, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 12:02 am and setting at 12:16 pm.

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

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Who was born on December 17, 1954?


Famous people born on December 17, 1954:

  • Clarice Tinsley

    Longtime news anchor and journalist in Dallas, Texas.

  • Sergejus Jovaiša

    Lithuanian basketball player.

  • Howard Graham Buffett

    Businessman.

  • Jeanne Kalogridis
  • Juan Muhlethaler
  • Beau Smith
  • Fatafehi 'Alaivahamama'o Tuku'aho
  • John Yarno
  • Pichi Alonso
  • Roberto Bergamaschi
  • Arnold W. Donald
  • Tucho Calvo
  • Amado Carrillo

Whose famous birthday is on December 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 17th:

  • Milla Jovovich
    Milla Jovovich

    She is a ukrainian actress and model.

  • John Abraham
    John Abraham

    Indian actor and producer.

  • Sarah Paulson
    Sarah Paulson

    American actress on stage, film, and television.

  • Giovanni Ribisi
    Giovanni Ribisi

    American actor and producer.

  • Katheryn Winnick
    Katheryn Winnick

    Tv actress.

  • Bill Pullman
    Bill Pullman

    Versatile actor recognized for his performances in 'Independence Day' and 'The Sinner'.

  • Mike Mills
    Mike Mills

    American musician and bass player, who is part of the band r.e.

  • Laurie Holden
    Laurie Holden

    American-canadian producer and actress.

  • Eugene Levy
    Eugene Levy

    Hamilton, ontario -- comedian / writer (sctv).

  • André Claveau
    André Claveau

    French actor and singer (d. 2003).

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December 17, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 69 years 3 months old,

or 831 months and 11 days old,

or 3614 weeks and 6 days old,

or 25304 days old,

if you were born on December 17, 1954.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 17, 1954?

There are 264 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 17, 1954.

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December 17, 1954: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 17, 1954:

  • Felipe Molas López
  • Zofia Nałkowska

What famous deaths happened on December 17th?

Famous deaths on December 17th:

  • Jennifer Jones
    Jennifer Jones

    American actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.

  • Dana Andrews
    Dana Andrews

    American actor (laura the best years of our lives, i was a communist for fbi) dies at the age of 82 from congestive heart disease.

  • Thomas Mitchell
    Thomas Mitchell

    American actor (b. 1892).

  • Janet Margolin
    Janet Margolin

    American actress annie hall, 50, dies from ovarian cancer.

  • Kelvin Klein

    Known for formulating the first and second laws of thermodynamics.

  • Dniya Bouazizi

    Known for sparking the Arab Spring with his self-immolation protest.

  • Leonidus Kogan

    Soviet violin virtuoso acclaimed for his technical mastery and emotional depth in performances.

  • Luay al-Atassi

    Syrian politician who served as Prime Minister of Syria.

  • Yelina Nikolayeva

    Renowned poet known for her evocative verses.

  • Marguerite Yourcenar

    Belgian-born French novelist and essayist, the first woman to be elected to the Académie française.

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December 17, 1954: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 17, 1954 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 13th and December 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 17, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1954 was Let Me Go Lover by Patti Page, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

December 17, 1954: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 17, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 13th and December 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Let Me Go Lover
  2. - Let Me Go, Lover!
  3. - The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane

December 17, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 17, 1954 was Let's Have Another Party by Winifred Atwell, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

December 17, 1954: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 17, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 13th and December 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Let's Have Another Party
  2. - Santo Natale
  3. - This Ole House
  4. - I Still Believe
  5. - No One But You

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December 17, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 17, 1954 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

20000 Leagues Under the Sea

20000 Leagues Under the Sea

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Richard Fleischer

Starring: Kirk Douglas, James Mason, Paul Lukas, Peter Lorre

Country: United States of America

Vera Cruz

Vera Cruz

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Robert Aldrich

Starring: Gary Cooper, Burt Lancaster, Denise Darcel, Cesar Romero

Country: United States of America

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Jacques Becker

Starring: Fernandel, Samia Gamal, Dieter Borsche, Henri Vilbert

Green Fire

Green Fire

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Andrew Marton

Starring: Stewart Granger, Grace Kelly, Paul Douglas, John Ericson

Loves of Three Queens

Loves of Three Queens

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Marc Allégret, Edgar G. Ulmer

Starring: Hedy Lamarr, Massimo Serato, Alba Arnova, Elli Parvo

December 17, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 17, 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:

It's a Great Life

It's a Great Life

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Sam Wood

Father Knows Best

Father Knows Best

Release year: 1954

Country: United States of America

The George Gobel Show

The George Gobel Show

Release year: 1954

Starring: George Gobel

Country: United States of America

Flash Gordon

Flash Gordon

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Mike Hodges

People Are Funny

People Are Funny

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Sam White

December 17, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 17, 1954 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

My Several Worlds by Pearl S. Buck

My Several Worlds

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This is Pearl S. Buck's extraordinary, eventful and personal story. She was the first American woman to win Nobel Prize for Literature.

Mary Anne by Daphne du Maurier

Mary Anne

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American du Maurier Classics fans are eagerly awaiting the highly anticipated reissue. Sunday Telegraph "Likely to rank among the best books by the author."

Love Is Eternal by Irving Stone

Love Is Eternal

By:

A young, politically-minded woman and an awkward lawyer married and became President and First Lady.

My Brother'S Keeper by Marcia Davenport

My Brother'S Keeper

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Gently used hardcover book published in 1954 by Charles Scribner’s Son. Library of Congress Catalog Card No. 54-6300

No Time For Sergeants by Mac Hyman

No Time For Sergeants

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One of the most popular books ever written is No Time for Sergeants. It was first published in 1954. The book has been made into a Broadway Play and several Theatrical Productions. The movie, along with a long-running television series, …

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Who was the US President on December 17, 1954?

On December 17, 1954 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1954?

On December 17, 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 17, 1954?

On December 17, 1954 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 17th?

December 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of December. 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 December 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six u.s. airstrikes in somalia over the weekend killed at least 62 al-shabaab terrorists, according to the pentagon.
  • 2017 - 9 people are killed in a suicide bombing and gun attack at a quetta methodist church in pakistan on july 17, 2017.
  • 2016 - 2016 kayseri bombing - at least 13 people were killed and 56 more injured in a bombing of a bus carrying off-duty troops in kayseri province in central turkey.

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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 December 1954?

December 1954 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.

Discover how December 1954 calendar looked like.

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