What happened on Saturday December 18, 1954?

Here's what happened on December 18, 1954:

• Ray Liotta Born in Newark, New Jersey On December 18, 1954, Ray Liotta was born in Newark, New Jersey. He would later become a renowned American actor, best known for his iconic roles in films like 'Goodfellas' and 'Field of Dreams'.
• Linee Aeree Italiane Douglas DC-6B Crash in Jamaica Bay On December 18, 1954, a Linee Aeree Italiane Douglas DC-6B (registration I-LINE) crashed near New York City after striking the pier supporting Runway 04's approach lights. The aircraft caught fire and subsequently sank in Jamaica Bay, resulting in the tragic loss of 26 out of 32 people on board.
• Swedish Ship Hispania Sinks in Sound of Mull On December 18, 1954, the Swedish ship Hispania struck a rock in the Sound of Mull, a treacherous maritime passage in Scotland. The vessel sank, and tragically, the ship's captain was among those lost in the maritime disaster.

Events in 1954

December 18, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 18, 1954

Newspapers from Dec. 18, 1954

December 18, 1954 was a Saturday and it was the 352nd day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 18, 1954 can also be written as 12/18/1954 in the US and as 18/12/1954 in UK and Europe.

December 18, 1954 in December 1954 calendar

Famous people born on December 18, 1954:

• Ray Liotta

  Iconic American actor known for his powerful performances in crime films like 'Goodfellas' and 'Field of Dreams'.

• Cesare Battisti

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on December 18th

Famous people died on December 18, 1954:

• Viktor Semënovič Abakumov
• Vilhelm Buhl
• Augusto Imperiali
• Francesco Miceli Picardi

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on December 18th

December 18, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 18, 1954 was Let Me Go Lover by Patti Page, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

1. Patti Page - Let Me Go Lover
2. Teresa Brewer - Let Me Go, Lover!
3. The Ames Brothers - The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane

December 18, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 18, 1954 was Let's Have Another Party by Winifred Atwell, according to the music chart for the week December 13th and December 19th.

1. Winifred Atwell - Let's Have Another Party
2. David Whitfield - Santo Natale
3. Rosemary Clooney - This Ole House
4. Ronnie Hilton - I Still Believe
5. Billy Eckstine - No One But You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 18th is Sagittarius.

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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 18, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 18, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 18, 1954 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 18, 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 18, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 01:03 am and setting at 12:42 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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Your place in the Universe on December 18, 1954

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Someone born on December 18, 1954 is:

70 years 4 months old,

or 844 months and 26 days old,

or 3673 weeks and 4 days old,

or 25715 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 18, 1954?

There are 218 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 18, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 18, 1954.

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