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June 24, 1954 was the 175th day of the year 1954, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is June 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 June 24, 1954, who was born and died on June 24, 1954, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 24, 1954, which were the most popular songs (ex. Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight by McGuire Sisters), movies (e.g. Magnificent Obsession, directed by Douglas Sirk), TV series (e.g. The Duke) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 24th, 1954 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was June 24, 1954?
- June 24, 1954: What happened on that day?
- June 24, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 24, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on June 24, 1954?
- June 24, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- June 24, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
- June 24, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- June 24, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
- June 24, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- June 24, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- June 24, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on June 24, 1954?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 24, 1954?
- Who was the Pope on June 24, 1954?
What day of the week was June 24, 1954?
June 24, 1954 was a Thursday and it was the 175th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 24, 1954 can also be written as 6/24/1954 in the US and as 24/6/1954 in UK and Europe.
June 24, 1954: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 24, 1954:
- First indochina war: battle of mang yang pass: viet minh troops belonging to the 803rd regiment ambush g.m. 100 of france in an khê.
June 24, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 24th is Cancer.
Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer 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 24, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 24, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
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June 24, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 24, 1954 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 24, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 12:40 am and setting at 03:24 pm.
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 24, 1954?
Famous people born on June 24, 1954:
- Mani
Renowned film director known for his impactful storytelling.
- Randy Alcorn
Clergyman.
- Patrick Saussois
French gypsy jazz guitarist.
- Mark Edmondson
- Refa'i Ahmed Taha
- Janina Gorzelana
- Choi Jong-duk
- Walter Dalgal
- Olivo Barbieri
Whose famous birthday is on June 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 24th:
![Mick Fleetwood]()
Mick FleetwoodMick fleetwood is a british musician and actor, best known as the drummer and co-founder of the rock band fleetwood mac.
![Mindy Kaling]()
Mindy KalingAmerican comedian, writer, producer, and actress.
![Minka Kelly]()
Minka KellyMinka kelly is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows such as friday night lights and parenthood.
![Nancy Allen]()
Nancy AllenNancy allen is an american actress known for her roles in iconic films such as 'carrie' and 'robocop'.
![Joe Penny]()
Joe PennyBritish-american tv and film actor.
![Michele Lee]()
Michele LeeAmerican actress and singer who played karen mackenzie on cbs's tv prime-time soap, "knots landing" for 14 seasons.
![Peter Weller]()
Peter WellerAmerican actor.
![Iain Glen]()
Iain GlenScottish actor, who won the silver bear award at the berlin international film festival in 1990 for his portrayal as larry winters, the...
![Carla Gallo]()
Carla GalloAmerican actress.
June 24, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 69 years 10 months old,
or 838 months and 2 days old,
or 3644 weeks and 1 day old,
or 25509 days old,
if you were born on June 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 June 24, 1954?
There are 59 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 24th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 24, 1954?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 24, 1954.
June 24, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on June 24, 1954:
- Bonifacius Cornelis de Jonge
- Si Kaddour Benghabrit
- III barone Denman Thomas Denman
What famous deaths happened on June 24th?
Famous deaths on June 24th:
![Eli Wallach]()
Eli WallachAmerican actor, tv and stage actor.
![Jackie Gleason]()
Jackie GleasonAmerican comedian.
![David Tomlinson]()
David TomlinsonScotland, united kingdom -- actor ("mary poppins," helter skelter).
![Brian Keith]()
Brian KeithAmerican actor and tv star, who was versatile enough to play everything, from a homicidal maniac, to a burly soldier man, to a kind parent,...
![Paul Winchell]()
Paul WinchellAmerican actor, voice artist, and ventriloquist (b. 1922).
![Hibari Misora]()
Hibari MisoraJapanese actress and singer (born 1937).
- Kabir
Kabir was a 15th-century Indian mystic poet and saint, whose writings had a profound influence on the Bhakti movement.
- Alveria Matarazzo
Italian-Brazilian businesswoman known for her philanthropy and industrial empire.
- Azarria Pitts
Renowned actress known for her roles in silent films.
- Xaivier Herbert
Renowned author known for his impactful novels and essays.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on June 24th
June 24, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on June 24, 1954:
- Roman Catholic Church - Feast of Saint John the Baptist, patron saint of QuTbec
- Discovery Day in Newfoundland and Labrador (celebrating the 1497 discovery by John Cabot)
- Bannockburn Day in Scotland (see 1314 above)
- Quarter days in England
- Battle of Carabobo Day in Venezuela (1821)
- FOte nationale du QuTbec, also called St-Jean-Baptiste Day
- Day of Indian in Peru
- Original Midsummer's Eve in Finland and Sweden, although the official holiday is now moved to the nearest Friday
- St. John's Day in Estonia and Sao Joao in Porto
- Festival of San Juan observed in Bolivia and Peru
Observances on June 24, 1954:
- International Day of Women in Diplomacy
June 24, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on June 24, 1954 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 21st and June 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
June 24, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on June 24, 1954 was Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight by McGuire Sisters, according to the music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.
June 24, 1954: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on June 24, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 21st and June 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- McGuire Sisters - Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight
June 24, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on June 24, 1954 was Secret Love by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.
June 24, 1954: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on June 24, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week June 21st and June 27th. 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 24, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on June 24, 1954 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Magnificent Obsession
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Douglas Sirk
Starring: Jane Wyman, Rock Hudson, Agnes Moorehead, Otto Kruger
Country: United States of America
Robinson Crusoe
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Luis Buñuel
Starring: Dan O'Herlihy, Jaime Fernández, Felipe de Alba, Chel López
Country: United States of America
Apache
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Robert Aldrich
Starring: Burt Lancaster, Jean Peters, John McIntire, Charles Bronson
Drums Across the River
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Nathan Juran
Starring: Audie Murphy, Walter Brennan, Lyle Bettger, Lisa Gaye
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
June 24, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on June 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:
The Duke
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Philip Spink
The Marriage
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Blerta Zeqiri
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
June 24, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on June 24, 1954 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Forty Plus And Fancy Free
By: Emily Kimbrough
Non-Fiction, Travel and Adventure, American Literature, Women's Literature
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.
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.
Never Victorious, Never Defeated
By: Taylor Caldwell
Personal Name: Caldwell Taylor, 1900-1985. Main Title: Never victorious, never defeated. Published/Created by McGraw-Hill, New York [1954] Description: 549 p. 21 cm.
The Mind Alive
By: Harry Allen Overstreet and Bonaro W. Overstreet
1954. First Edition. W. W. Norton & Company, Inc., 333 pages. 1 lb 6 oz. (Dark Green Hardcover, with gold lettering spine). The
Who was the US President on June 24, 1954?
On June 24, 1954 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 24, 1954?
On June 24, 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on June 24, 1954?
On June 24, 1954 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about June 24th?
June 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 amhara region coup-d'etat: migbaru kbede, the attorney general of ethiopia's amhara region dies from injuries sustained during the attempted coup two days before. asaminew tsige was reportedly killed by security personnel.
- 2018 - Eastern daraa offensive (june 2018: first time that russian warplanes provided air cover for the offensive
- 2017 - Incidents between israeli and syrian ceasefire lines during the syrian civil war. israel and syria exchanged weapons fire in the disputed golan height. israel destroyed several targets, including two syrian tanks. although there were casualties on the ground in syria it is not known how many among the syrian forces. there were no injuries to israeli troops.
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.
