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:

• Victoria Reggie

  The wife of former U.S.

• Carlos Moreno

  Brazilian actor and advertising poster boy of bombril.

• Yuriy Kostenko

  Ukrainian politician who served as the Minister of Environmental Protection and Nuclear Safety of Ukraine from 1994 to 1997.

• Wendy Boglioli

  Wendy Boglioli is an American former competitive swimmer who won a gold medal at the 1976 Olympics.

• Luis Arconada

  Spanish footballer.

• Robert Davi

  Astoria, new york -- opera singer / actor (gangster chronicles).

• Sylvie Beauget

  French astrologer and author of "les transits : la pra(c),vision en astrologie.

• Sonia Sotomayor

  Judge.

• Steve Barton

  American actor, singer, and dancer (d. 2001).

• AA Gill

  Scots restaurant critic who is very conscious of celebrity and style.

• Catherine Samba-Panza
• David Steen
• Rodolfo Valenzuela Núñez
• Marco Lucchinelli
• Ricardo Chiqui Pereyra

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on June 26th

Famous people died on June 26, 1954:

• Coulton Skinner

  Decorated American Marine Corps officer who served in World War II and the Korean War.

• Hymie Schertzer

  Hymie Schertzer was a renowned saxophonist known for his contributions to big band jazz.

• 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 5 months old,

or 845 months and 17 days old,

or 3676 weeks and 6 days old,

or 25738 days old,

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

There are 195 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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