What happened on Saturday June 26, 1954?

Here's what happened on June 26, 1954:

• Jim Peters Sets Marathon World Record British long-distance runner Jim Peters achieved a remarkable marathon performance, completing the race in an impressive time of 2 hours, 17 minutes, and 39.4 seconds. This record-breaking run represented a significant milestone in marathon running history, showcasing the evolving capabilities of athletes in mid-20th century competitive running.
• Steve Barton Birth Steve Barton, an American performer known for his versatile talents in acting, singing, and dancing, was born on this date. While specific details about his career are limited in this record, he represents the artistic diversity of mid-20th century entertainment.

Events in 1954

June 26, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 26, 1954

Newspapers from Jun. 26, 1954

June 26, 1954 was a Saturday and it was the 177th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 26, 1954 can also be written as 6/26/1954 in the US and as 26/6/1954 in UK and Europe.

June 26, 1954 in June 1954 calendar

Famous people born on June 26, 1954:

• Sonia Sotomayor

  First Hispanic Supreme Court Justice of the United States, appointed by President Barack Obama in 2009.

• Luis Arconada

  Renowned Spanish goalkeeper who played for Real Sociedad and the Spanish national team during the 1980s.

• Carlos Moreno

  Brazilian actor and prominent advertising poster boy for Bombril, a well-known Brazilian household products brand.

• AA Gill

  Renowned Scottish journalist, restaurant critic, and writer known for his sharp and witty commentary.

• Robert Davi

  American actor known for playing tough-guy roles in films like 'The Goonies' and numerous crime movies.

• Marco Lucchinelli

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on June 26th

Famous people died on June 26, 1954:

• Giacomo da Ghazir

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on June 26th

June 26, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 26, 1954 was Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight by McGuire Sisters, according to the music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.

1. McGuire Sisters - Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight

June 26, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 26, 1954 was Secret Love by Doris Day, according to the music chart for the week June 21st and June 27th.

1. Doris Day - Secret Love
2. Johnnie Ray - Such A Night
3. Billy Cotton & His Band - Friends And Neighbours
4. David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra - Cara Mia
5. Perry Como - Wanted

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 26th is Cancer.

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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 26, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 26, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 26, 1954 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 26, 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 26, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 01:44 am and setting at 05:53 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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Your place in the Universe on June 26, 1954

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Someone born on June 26, 1954 is:

70 years 9 months old,

or 849 months and 28 days old,

or 3695 weeks and 4 days old,

or 25869 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 26, 1954?

There are 64 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 26, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on June 26, 1954.

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