Saturday July 17, 1954: on this day

July 17, 1954 was the 198th day of the year 1954, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is July 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 July 17, 1954, who was born and died on July 17, 1954, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 17, 1954, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hey There by Rosemary Clooney), movies (e.g. The Far Country, directed by Anthony Mann), TV series (e.g. Gamble On Love) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was July 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.

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July 17, 1954: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 17, 1954:

  • 1st major league game where majority of team is black
  • Theodor heuss re-elected president of west germany
  • Construction begins on disneyland in anaheim, california.

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


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

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

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?

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

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Discover the planets positions on July 17th, 1954 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on July 17, 1954 was Full Moon.

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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Who was born on July 17, 1954?


Famous people born on July 17, 1954:

  • Chanceler Merkel

    Former Chancellor of Germany known for leadership during crises.

  • Angela Merkel

    Former Chancellor of Germany, known for her leadership in politics and international relations.

  • Antia Merkel

    Antia Merkel is a German politician who served as the Chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021.

  • Adely Merkel

    Adely Merkel is a German politician who has been the Chancellor of Germany since 2005.

  • Mally Merkel

    Mally Merkel is a German politician who served as the Chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021.

  • Emmersen Merkel

    Emmersen Merkel is a German politician who served as Chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021.

  • Megean Merkel

    Megean Merkel is a German politician and member of the Christian Democratic Union.

  • Michel Field

    French television producer and host, field is very popular in france.

  • J Michael Straczynski

    American author.

  • Grahame Morris

    British Labour Party politician known for his work in Parliament.

  • Klara Merkel

    Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel's mother.

  • Trevor Mallard

    Former Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives.

  • Chancellor Angela

    First female Chancellor of Germany.

  • Edward Natapei

    Vanuatuan politician, 6th prime minister of vanuatu (d. 2015).

Whose famous birthday is on July 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 17th:

  • David Hasselhoff
    David Hasselhoff

    David hasselhoff is a tv actor known for his roles in 'knight rider' and 'baywatch'.

  • Mithun Chakraborty
    Mithun Chakraborty

    Mithun chakraborty is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s.

  • Mélanie Thierry
    Mélanie Thierry

    French actress on stage and in film, most well-known for her role as aurora (babylon a.d.

  • Donald Sutherland
    Donald Sutherland

    Canadian-american actor who has been onscreen since 1963 as a variety lead and character roles, from tv series to the stage.

  • Phyllis Diller
    Phyllis Diller

    American comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...

  • Diahann Carroll
    Diahann Carroll

    American actress, singer and recording artist.

  • Lucie Arnaz
    Lucie Arnaz

    American actress, and a member of a distinguished family.

  • Eric Winter
    Eric Winter

    American actor and model.

  • Art Linkletter
    Art Linkletter

    Canadian entertainer.

  • James Cagney
    James Cagney

    American actor who often played the role of the tough guy or gangster.

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


You are 69 years 8 months old,

or 836 months and 11 days old,

or 3636 weeks and 5 days old,

or 25457 days old,

if you were born on July 17, 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 July 17, 1954?

There are 111 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 17th 2024.

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


Famous people died on July 17, 1954:

  • Dirk B Nanninga

    Painter dies at 85.

  • Henri Frankfort
  • Marguerite Steinheil

What famous deaths happened on July 17th?

Famous deaths on July 17th:

  • Billie Holiday
    Billie Holiday

    American blues and jazz singer "lady day", aeur whose unsurpassed voice was the essence jazz.

  • Elaine Stritch
    Elaine Stritch

    American actress with a varied and long career.

  • Walter Cronkite
    Walter Cronkite

    American broadcaster.

  • Geraldine Fitzgerald
    Geraldine Fitzgerald

    Dublin, ireland -- actress (pawnbroker and easy money).

  • Anastasia Romanov

    Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov was the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, who was executed during the Russian Revolution.

  • Katheren Graham

    Publisher of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.

  • John Coltrane

    American musician, jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, composer, and recording artist.

  • Dorothia Dix

    Advocate for the mentally ill and pioneer in mental health reform.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 17th

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July 17, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 17, 1954:

  • Kyoto, Japan - Gion Matsuri
  • Various mathematics departments - Yellow Pig's Day
  • South Korea - Constitution Day
  • Feast Day of St Cynllo
  • Iraq - Ba'ath Revolution Day
  • Puerto Rico - Luis Muáoz Rivera's Birthday
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July 17, 1954: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 17, 1954 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 12th and July 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

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

The music chart in the USA on July 17, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 12th and July 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hey There
  2. - 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.

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

The music chart in the UK on July 17, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 12th and July 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Cara Mia
  2. - Little Things Mean A Lot
  3. - Secret Love
  4. - Idle Gossip
  5. - Wanted

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

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

The Far Country

The Far Country

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Anthony Mann

Starring: James Stewart, Ruth Roman, Corinne Calvet, Walter Brennan

Country: United States of America

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Stanley Donen

Starring: Jane Powell, Howard Keel, Jeff Richards, Russ Tamblyn

Country: United States of America

Living It Up

Living It Up

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Norman Taurog

Starring: Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Janet Leigh, Edward Arnold

Susan Slept Here

Susan Slept Here

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Frank Tashlin

Starring: Dick Powell, Debbie Reynolds, Anne Francis, Glenda Farrell

Crest of the Wave

Crest of the Wave

Release year: 1954

Directed by: John Boulting, Roy Boulting

Starring: Gene Kelly, John Justin, Bernard Lee, Jeff Richards

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

The most popular TV Series on July 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:

Gamble on Love

Gamble on Love

Release year: 1954

The Blue Angel

The Blue Angel

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Josef von Sternberg

A Time to Live

A Time to Live

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Rick Wallace

Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays

Release year: 1954

Directed by: James Ferguson

The Duke

The Duke

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Philip Spink

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

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

The Reason Why by Cecil Woodham-Smith

The Reason Why

By:

The Charge of the Light Brigade was a tragic farce in British campaign history. Cecil Woodham Smith demonstrates that the responsibility for the deaths of soldiers is shared by both men and women.

Mary Anne by Daphne du Maurier

Mary Anne

By:

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

Animals, Men And Myths by Richard Lewinsohn

Animals, Men And Myths

By:

351 pages. Illustrated. Illustrated.

The Bad Seed by William March

The Bad Seed

By:

William March's classic 1954 thriller is as timely, chilling, and intelligent as ever. This paperback reissue also includes a new P.S. This section includes interviews with authors, insights, features and suggestions for reading. What

I'Ll Cry Tomorrow by Lillian Roth

I'Ll Cry Tomorrow

By:

Lillian Roth, Mike Connolly, and Gerold Frank collaborated on I'll Cry Tomorrow. 1954 hardcover published in Hardcover by Frederick Fell, Inc.

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Who was the US President on July 17, 1954?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on July 17, 1954?

On July 17, 1954 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about July 17th?

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

  • 2019 - 2018-19 kivu ebola epidemic - the world health organisation has declared the latest ebola outbreak in the eastern democratic republic of the congo as a public health emergency of international concern.
  • 2018 - Gaza-israel conflict, 2018 gaza border protests. the israel defense forces have been instructed to prepare for an extensive military offensive in gaza in the event that hamas demands to stop rocket attacks, incendiary and flaming kite launches are not met by friday.
  • 2017 - Moro conflict: new kidnappings, a jailbreak plague sulu province in the south of mindanao in philippines.

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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 July 1954?

July 1954 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.

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Saturday July 17, 1954