Friday December 24, 1954: on this day
December 24, 1954 was the 358th day of the year 1954, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.
Is December 24, 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 December 24, 1954, who was born and died on December 24, 1954, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 24, 1954, which were the most popular songs (ex. Home For The Holidays by Perry Como), movies (e.g. Animal Farm, directed by Joy Batchelor, John Halas), TV series (e.g. Passport To Danger) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 24th, 1954 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 24, 1954?
- December 24, 1954: What happened on that day?
- December 24, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 24, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 24, 1954?
- December 24, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 24, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
- December 24, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 24, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
- December 24, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 24, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 24, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 24, 1954?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 24, 1954?
- Who was the Pope on December 24, 1954?
What day of the week was December 24, 1954?
December 24, 1954 was a Friday and it was the 358th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 24, 1954 can also be written as 12/24/1954 in the US and as 24/12/1954 in UK and Europe.
December 24, 1954: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 24, 1954:
- Council for the children protection forms in netherlands.
- Laos gains its independence.
- Laos gains full independence from france.
- New zealand inventor sir william hamilton invents the world's first water pump-jet engine, later named the ampquothamilton jetampquot.
- The boy scouts of america desegregates on the basis of race.
- Gerbils (''meriones unguiculatus'') are brought to the united states by dr. victor schwentker.
- The case of lothar malskat, who had admitted that he had painted the supposedly antique frescoes in marienkirche himself, goes to trial.
- The tv dinner is introduced by the american entrepreneur gerry thomas.
- New york city ballet founding balletmaster george balanchine's production of ''the nutcracker'' is staged for the first time in new york city, and it became a tradition there, still being performed annually .
- South korea opens the gimpo international airport.
- Vietnam splits into two nations with the north being communist and the south being capitalist.
December 24, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 24th is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
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 24, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 24, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.
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December 24, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 24, 1954 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 24, 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 24, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:47 am and setting at 05:00 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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Get your map!Who was born on December 24, 1954?
Famous people born on December 24, 1954:
- Helen Jones
An english politician and lawyer.
- Clevie
Renowned music producer known for his work in reggae and dancehall music.
- Yves Debay
Congolese-french journalist and commander (d. 2013).
- José María Figueres
Costa rican businessman and politician, president of costa rica (1994-1998).
- Ulrike Kriener
- Kazunori Itō
- Patrizia Loreti
- Marlene Mizzi
- Alessandro Pozzi
- Vidar Hansen
- Pino De Vittorio
- Cesare Accetta
- Karla Burns
- Gregory Scott Paul
- Georgina Barbarossa
Whose famous birthday is on December 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 24th:
- Ricky Martin
Puerto-rican singer.
- Ava Gardner
American actress.
- Stephenie Meyer
Young adult author.
- Mark Valley
American actor.
- Lee Daniels
Director.
- Diedrich Bader
American actor.
- Satomi Ishihara
Japanese actress.
- Lynn Chen
Lynn Chen is an American actress and musician known for her work in film and television.
- Clarence Gilyard
Clarence Gilyard is a former college athlete who later became an actor, best known for his roles in TV series like 'Walker, Texas Ranger'.
- Ruth Chatterton
American actress, writer, and pilot.
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December 24, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 69 years 4 months old,
or 832 months and 1 day old,
or 3617 weeks and 6 days old,
or 25325 days old,
if you were born on December 24, 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 December 24, 1954?
There are 243 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 24th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 24, 1954?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 24, 1954.
December 24, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 24, 1954:
- Irva Bauer
Irva Bauer was a German-American author known for her novels and short stories exploring themes of identity and social justice.
- Rosario Scalero
What famous deaths happened on December 24th?
Famous deaths on December 24th:
- Jack Klugman
Jack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.
- Harold Pinter
British playwright, screenwriter, and poet.
- Peter Lawford
British-american star with 57 films and several tv series.
- Norma Talmadge
American actress, silent screen, vaudeville and radio star, oldest of three talmadge sisters, who was promoted by her stage-driven mother.
- Charles Durning
American singer and actor (d. 2012).
- Liz Smith
American journalist and one of the most respected gossip columnists.
- Ian Hendry
Actor (assassin get carter, repulsion), dead at 53.
- Elener Adams
Legendary American boxer known for his powerful punches and undefeated record.
- Sharbel
Lebanese Maronite monk known for his holiness and miracles.
- Norman Vincent Peale
Norman Vincent Peale was an American minister and author known for his work in popularizing the concept of positive thinking.
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December 24, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 24, 1954:
- December 24 is celebrated as the day before Christmas, thus called Christmas Eve.
- It is the day when food is traditionally set out for Santa Claus and his reindeer. Children around the world are urged to go to bed early so they are not awake when he arrives.
- In Hungary, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, the Czech Republic and Slovakia among others, this is the day that presents are exchanged and opened.
- The Declaration of Christmas Peace takes place in the Old Great Square of Turku, Finland's official Christmas City, according to old traditions dating back to the Middle Ages.
December 24, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 24, 1954 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 20th and December 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 24, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 24, 1954 was Home For The Holidays by Perry Como, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.
December 24, 1954: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 24, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 20th and December 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Perry Como - Home For The Holidays
- The Ames Brothers - The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane
December 24, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 24, 1954 was Let's Have Another Party by Winifred Atwell, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.
December 24, 1954: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 24, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 20th and December 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Winifred Atwell - Let's Have Another Party
- David Whitfield - Santo Natale
- Rosemary Clooney - This Ole House
- Ronnie Hilton - I Still Believe
- Billy Eckstine - No One But You
December 24, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 24, 1954 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
December 24, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 24, 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:
December 24, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 24, 1954 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Who was the US President on December 24, 1954?
On December 24, 1954 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 24, 1954?
On December 24, 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 24, 1954?
On December 24, 1954 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about December 24th?
December 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of December. 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 December 24th, such as:
- 2018 - The dow jones industrial average fell 2.9% on christmas eve, marking its worst performance.
- 2017 - Typhoon tembin - officials have raised the death toll from this storm at 182. at least 153 people are missing and more that 70,000 were displaced.
- 2016 - Boko haram insurgency: president muhammadu buhari announced that the nigerian armed forces had successfully expelled boko haram militants in their last stronghold, the sambisa forest, northeastern nigeria.
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 December 1954?
December 1954 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.