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June 17, 1954 was the 168th day of the year 1954, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is June 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 June 17, 1954, who was born and died on June 17, 1954, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 17, 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 17th, 1954 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 17, 1954?
- June 17, 1954: What happened on that day?
- June 17, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 17, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 17, 1954?
- June 17, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- June 17, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
- June 17, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- June 17, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
- June 17, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 17, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 17, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 17, 1954?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 17, 1954?
- Who was the Pope on June 17, 1954?
What day of the week was June 17, 1954?
June 17, 1954 was a Thursday and it was the 168th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 17, 1954 can also be written as 6/17/1954 in the US and as 17/6/1954 in UK and Europe.
June 17, 1954: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 17, 1954:
- Cia exile army lands in guatemala
- Rocky marciano beats ezzard charles in 15 for heavyweight boxing title
- Televised senate army mccarthy hearings ends
June 17, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 17th 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 17, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 17, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.
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June 17, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 17, 1954 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 17, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 09:40 pm and setting at 07:16 am.
The previous full moon was on Jun 16, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Jul 16, 1954.
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Who was born on June 17, 1954?
Famous people born on June 17, 1954:
![Mark Linn-Baker]()
Mark Linn-BakerAmerican actor and director.
- Sedale Jones
Retired NFL player who excelled in his position.
- Joshua Rozenberg
Legal commentator and journalist specializing in legal affairs.
- Kerry Greenwood
Australian author known for creating the Phryne Fisher series.
- Len Davies
British pro wrestling promoter.
- Mark Linn-Baker in Saint Louis
Missouri, usa; actor (larry appleton-perfect strangers).
- Luigi Tomasella
- Mohamed Khaled el-Said
- Elizabeth Diller
- David Bendeth
- Pedro Rodrigues Filho
- Cathy Ménard
- Per Egil Nygård
- Hamdi Osman
- Piergiorgio Paterlini
Whose famous birthday is on June 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 17th:
![Newt Gingrich]()
Newt GingrichAmerican politician who rose to prominence in 1994 as the first gop speaker in 40 years.
![Stan Laurel]()
Stan LaurelStan laurel was a comedic actor best known for being one half of the famous duo laurel and hardy, known for their slapstick comedy films.
![Kendrick Lamar]()
Kendrick LamarKendrick lamar is a highly influential rapper known for his introspective lyrics and socially conscious themes.
![K.J. Apa]()
K.J. ApaNew Zealand actor known for his role as Archie Andrews in the teen drama series Riverdale.
![Bresha Webb]()
Bresha WebbBresha Webb is an American actress known for her roles in television shows such as 'Marlon' and 'Run the World'.
![Beth Moore]()
Beth MooreBeth moore is a well-known author and bible teacher, recognized for her bestselling books and influential teachings.
![Barry Manilow]()
Barry ManilowAmerican singer, songwriter, author, and musician who rose to mega-pop stardom during the 1970s.
![Greg Kinnear]()
Greg KinnearAmerican actor who was the host and executive producer for e! entertainment televisionaeur(tm), the popular "talk soup" program, 1991-1994.
![Joe Piscopo]()
Joe PiscopoAmerican actor, best known for his role on "saturday night live" (1975-85), where he was well-known for his hilarious parodies of stars such...
![Peter Lupus]()
Peter LupusAmerican actor and bodybuilder.
June 17, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 69 years 10 months old,
or 838 months and 3 days old,
or 3644 weeks and 2 days old,
or 25510 days old,
if you were born on June 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 June 17, 1954?
There are 58 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 17, 1954?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 17, 1954.
June 17, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 17, 1954:
- Danny Cedrone
American guitarist and bandleader (d. 1954).
What famous deaths happened on June 17th?
Famous deaths on June 17th:
![Cyd Charisse]()
Cyd CharisseCyd charisse was an american dancer and actress known for her roles in classic hollywood musicals such as singin' in the rain and the band...
![Jeff Chandler]()
Jeff ChandlerAmerican actor and singer (d. 1961).
![Kate Smith]()
Kate SmithAmerican singer ("god bless america") dies in raleigh (north carolina) at the age of 78 (born 1907).
![Pamela Britton]()
Pamela BrittonActress (blondie my favorite martian), is killed at 50.
![John Murray]()
John MurrayCanadian-scottish biologist and oceanographer (d. 1914).
- Jaquese Williams
Award-winning playwright known for his powerful and thought-provoking dramas.
- Aulden Smith
Pioneering scientist who revolutionized the field of genetics.
- Cevyn Thomas
Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to inspire audiences.
- Elysian Stone
Pioneering environmental journalist advocating for conservation and sustainability.
- Lamarco Smith
Influential playwright whose works explored social issues and human relationships.
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June 17, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on June 17, 1954:
- St. Albert Chmielowski.
- National holiday of West Germany until 1990, see Workers' Uprising of 1953 in East Germany.
- Iceland's national day, celebrating independence from Denmark in 1944.
Observances on June 17, 1954:
- World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
June 17, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 17, 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 17, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 17, 1954 was Secret Love by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week June 14th and June 20th.
June 17, 1954: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 17, 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 17, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 17, 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 17, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 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:
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 17, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 17, 1954 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Time To Love And A Time To Die
By: Erich Maria Remarque
The classic wartime German author, A Time to Love & a Time to Die is a reminiscence of the harrowing insights in his masterpiece All Quiet on Western Front.
Away All Boats
By: Kenneth Dodson
This vivid portrayal shows the sailors and officers of the fictional amphibious transport USS Belinda during the Pacific War II.
Dialogues Of Alfred North Whitehead
By: Lucien Price
Whitehead, a philosopher and scientist, is the man who traveled the most on the road that we all must take. This is Whitehead's conversation in his home, clearly recorded and clearly modeled.
The Reason Why
By: Cecil Woodham-Smith
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.
Who was the US President on June 17, 1954?
On June 17, 1954 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 17, 1954?
On June 17, 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on June 17, 1954?
On June 17, 1954 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about June 17th?
June 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:
- 2019 - Boko haram, nigeria: three suicide bombers from boko haram detonate their bombs among football fans in konduga. the explosions killed 30 and injured 40 others. (bbc).boko haram terrorists engage in gunfire with nigerian soldiers in nganzai, a local government area of borno state.
- 2018 - Boko haram insurgency: at least 31 people are killed in twin suicide bombings at damboa, nigeria. rockets from outside the town are believed to be following the explosions.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan: an "insider attack" on camp shaheen in northern mazar-i-sharif resulted in at least one afghan being killed and seven americans being wounded. the earlier report that americans were killed was incorrect. the taliban claim responsibility.
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.
