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June 18, 1954 was the 169th day of the year 1954, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.
Is June 18, 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 18, 1954, who was born and died on June 18, 1954, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 18, 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 18th, 1954 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 18, 1954?
- June 18, 1954: What happened on that day?
- June 18, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 18, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 18, 1954?
- June 18, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- June 18, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
- June 18, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- June 18, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
- June 18, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 18, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 18, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 18, 1954?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 18, 1954?
- Who was the Pope on June 18, 1954?
What day of the week was June 18, 1954?
June 18, 1954 was a Friday and it was the 169th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 18, 1954 can also be written as 6/18/1954 in the US and as 18/6/1954 in UK and Europe.
June 18, 1954: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 18, 1954:
- Guatemalan president jacobo arbenz guzmán steps down in a cia-sponsored military coup, triggering a bloody civil war that continues for more than 35 years.
- The world's first atomic power station opens at obninsk, near moscow.
- The common nordic labor market act comes into effect.
- The united states officially begins using the international unit of the nautical mile, equal to 6,076.11549nbspft. or 1,852 meters.
- Food rationing in great britain ends with the lifting of restrictions on sale and purchase of meat, 14 years after it began early in world war ii and nearly a decade after the war's end.
- West germany beats hungary 3–2 to win the 1954 fifa world cup.
- Carlos castillo armas leads an invasion force across the guatemalan border, setting in motion the 1954 guatemalan coup d'état.
June 18, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 18th 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 18, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 18, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.
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June 18, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 18, 1954 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 18, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 09:40 pm and setting at 08:22 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 18, 1954?
Famous people born on June 18, 1954:
- Jameson Parker
Jameson Parker is an American actor known for his roles in television series such as 'Simon & Simon' and 'Touched by an Angel'.
- Kerry Greenwood
Australian author known for creating the Phryne Fisher series.
- Magnus Uggla
Swedish rock musician and songwriter with a successful music career.
- Mark Linn-Baker
Actor.
- William Beard
Face to face rock drummer.
- Richard Gladu
American father to stephani gladu, who was artificially inseminated with his sperm but without his consent.
- Jennifer
French disco singer, known for her hit single "do it for me" in 1976.
- Viktor Mazin
- Raffaele Mauro
- Marina Magistrelli
- Maria Grazia Rosa Rosso
- Hussein Kamel al-Majid
Whose famous birthday is on June 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 18th:
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Paul McCartneyBritish musician, best known for being part of the legendary group "the beatles".
![Isabella Rossellini]()
Isabella RosselliniIngrid bergman, a noted italian-american family, is the daughter of roberto rossellini and isotta rossellini.
![Raffaella Carrà]()
Raffaella CarràRaffaella carrà is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music and television career, as well as her iconic dance...
![Jamel Debbouze]()
Jamel DebbouzeFrench and moroccan comedian, producer, director, and screenwriter.
![Amanda Lear]()
Amanda LearShe is a transvestite from vietnam and possibly transsexual.
![Bernard Giraudeau]()
Bernard GiraudeauFrench actor, writer, producer, director and scriptwriter.
![Meaghan Rath]()
Meaghan RathMeaghan Rath is a Canadian actress and journalist, best known for her roles in the television series Being Human and Hawaii Five-0.
![Willa Holland]()
Willa HollandWilla holland is an american actress and model known for her roles in the tv series 'the o.c.
![Richard Madden]()
Richard MaddenRichard madden is a scottish actor known for his role as robb stark in the popular tv series game of thrones.
![Marie Gillain]()
Marie GillainBelgian actress.
June 18, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 69 years 10 months old,
or 838 months and 8 days old,
or 3645 weeks
or 25515 days old,
if you were born on June 18, 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 18, 1954?
There are 53 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 18th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 18, 1954?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 18, 1954.
June 18, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 18, 1954:
- Hooper Drew
British politician who served as a Member of Parliament.
- Adelin Benoît
- Karl von Le Suire
- Fabio Luzzatto
What famous deaths happened on June 18th?
Famous deaths on June 18th:
![Joan Caulfield]()
Joan CaulfieldAmerican actress and former model.
![Nancy Marchand]()
Nancy MarchandAmerican singer and actress (d. 2000).
![Pedro Armendáriz]()
Pedro ArmendárizJr.
- Olita Chen
Prominent figure in international diplomacy.
- Balen Wilde
Famous for his witty and satirical plays.
- Arli Müller
Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.
- Myosha Chen
Physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.
- Derec Jones
Esteemed scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of physics.
- Farrin Behr
Renowned physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.
- Joseh Saramago
Nobel Prize-winning Portuguese author known for his unique writing style.
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June 18, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on June 18, 1954:
- Seychelles - National Day.
- Brazil - Chemist's Day.
- Father's Day, US, UK, Chile (2006).
- Autistic Pride Day, beginning in 2005.
Observances on June 18, 1954:
- International Day for Countering Hate Speech
- Sustainable Gastronomy Day
June 18, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 18, 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 18, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 18, 1954 was Secret Love by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week June 14th and June 20th.
June 18, 1954: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 18, 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 18, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 18, 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 18, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 18, 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 18, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 18, 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 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.
Not as a Stranger
By: Morton Thompson
Lucas Marsh has been a child since he was a baby and cannot see himself as anything but a doctor. He is a very naive, glorified doctor.
The Song Of Ruth
By: Frank G. Slaughter
The song of Ruth: Ruth is the Bible's most beautiful heroine and the Old Testament's most beloved love story.
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 Night Of The Hunter
By: Davis Grubb
This is the National Book Award-finalist bestseller that inspired Charles Laughton to create his expressionist horror masterpiece starring Robert Mitchum & Shelley Winters. Pearl Harper and John Harper are the only children being raised by their mother.
Who was the US President on June 18, 1954?
On June 18, 1954 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 18, 1954?
On June 18, 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on June 18, 1954?
On June 18, 1954 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about June 18th?
June 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:
- 2019 - Relations iran-united states: iran's president hassan rouhani said that iran would not wage war against any country in response to the united states accusing iran of attacking two oil tankers in gulf of oman last week.
- 2018 - Gaza-israel conflict: a palestinian man is killed while trying to alter the israel-gaza border’s automated defenses. they explode.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bombing attack coordinated on a gardez police station in paktia province leaves dozens dead and many others injured.
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.
