What happened on Wednesday November 17, 1954?

Here's what happened on November 17, 1954:

• U.S. Air Force B-47 Stratojet Endurance Flight A U.S. Air Force B-47 Stratojet demonstrated remarkable aerial endurance by remaining airborne for 47 hours and 35 minutes during challenging weather conditions. The aircraft required nine aerial refueling operations to maintain its extended flight, showcasing the advanced capabilities of mid-air refueling technology and the strategic mobility of Cold War-era military aircraft.
• Death of Israeli Poet Yitzhak Lamdan Yitzhak Lamdan, a prominent Russian-born Israeli poet and columnist, passed away at the age of 55. Known for his significant contributions to Israeli literature, Lamdan was an important cultural figure who helped shape the literary landscape of the young Israeli state during the mid-20th century.

Events in 1954

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

Magazines from Nov. 17, 1954

Newspapers from Nov. 17, 1954

November 17, 1954 was a Wednesday and it was the 321st day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 17, 1954 can also be written as 11/17/1954 in the US and as 17/11/1954 in UK and Europe.

November 17, 1954 in November 1954 calendar

Famous people born on November 17, 1954:

• Chopper Read

  Notorious Australian criminal, author, and media personality known for his violent criminal past and subsequent writing career about his...

• Mark Brandon Read

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on November 17th

Famous people died on November 17, 1954:

• Yitzhak Lamdan

  Russian-born columnist and poet in israel (born 1899).

• Clodoveo d'Assia-Philippsthal-Barchfeld

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on November 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 17, 1954 was Mister Sandman by Four Aces, according to the music chart for the week November 15th and November 21st.

1. Four Aces - Mister Sandman
2. Ames Brothers - The Naughty Lady of Shady Lane

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 17, 1954 was My Son My Son by Vera Lynn, according to the music chart for the week November 15th and November 21st.

1. Vera Lynn - My Son My Son
2. Rosemary Clooney - This Ole House
3. Don Cornell - Hold My Hand
4. Joan Regan - If I Give My Heart To You
5. Billie Anthony - This Ole House

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 17th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 17, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 11:06 pm and setting at 01:01 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on November 17, 1954

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Someone born on November 17, 1954 is:

70 years 6 months old,

or 846 months and 20 days old,

or 3681 weeks and 2 days old,

or 25769 days old,

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

There are 164 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday November 17th 2025.

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

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

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