What happened on Saturday July 17, 1954?

Here's what happened on July 17, 1954:

• Disneyland Construction Begins Walt Disney initiated the construction of Disneyland in Anaheim, California, launching what would become one of the world's most famous and influential theme parks.
• First Major League Baseball Team with Black Majority A historic milestone in baseball integration occurred when a Major League team featured a majority of Black players, marking a significant moment in the sport's racial desegregation.
• Last Battle of the First Indochina War Viet Minh troops successfully ambushed the French armored column 'G.M. 42' at the Battle of Chu Dreh Pass in the Central Highlands, marking the final engagement of the First Indochina War.
• Theodor Heuss Re-elected as West German President Theodor Heuss was re-elected as the President of West Germany, continuing his leadership during the post-World War II reconstruction period.

Events in 1954

July 17, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 17, 1954

Newspapers from Jul. 17, 1954

July 17, 1954 was a Saturday and it was the 198th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 17, 1954 can also be written as 7/17/1954 in the US and as 17/7/1954 in UK and Europe.

July 17, 1954 in July 1954 calendar

Famous people born on July 17, 1954:

• Angela Merkel

  Angela Merkel served as Chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021, becoming one of the most influential political leaders in Europe.

• J Michael Straczynski

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• Michel Field

  Michel Field is a prominent French television producer and host with a background in philosophy.

• Marie-Line Reynaud
• Dominique Versini
• Nguyễn Xuân Phúc
• Rick Barnes
• Roberto Galli
• Steve Myer

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on July 17th

Famous people died on July 17, 1954:

• Henri Frankfort

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on July 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 17, 1954 was Hey There by Rosemary Clooney, according to the music chart for the week July 12th and July 18th.

1. Rosemary Clooney - Hey There
2. Kitty Kallen - In The Chapel In The Moonlight

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 17, 1954 was Cara Mia by David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 12th and July 18th.

1. David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra - Cara Mia
2. Kitty Kallen - Little Things Mean A Lot
3. Doris Day - Secret Love
4. Perry Como - Idle Gossip
5. Perry Como - Wanted

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 17th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 17, 1954 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 17, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 09:22 pm and setting at 08:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 16, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Aug 14, 1954.

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Your place in the Universe on July 17, 1954

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Someone born on July 17, 1954 is:

70 years 9 months old,

or 849 months and 18 days old,

or 3694 weeks and 2 days old,

or 25860 days old,

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

There are 73 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 17th 2025.

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

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

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