What happened on Saturday November 27, 1954?

Here's what happened on November 27, 1954:

• Alger Hiss Released from Prison Alger Hiss is released from prison after serving 44 months for perjury, marking the end of a controversial espionage and political scandal that had significant implications during the early Cold War era.
• South Goodwin Lightship Tragedy The South Goodwin Lightship capsizes on the treacherous Goodwin Sands in the United Kingdom, resulting in the tragic loss of all seven crewmen. Remarkably, a Ministry of Agriculture scientist conducting bird-watching was the sole survivor of this maritime disaster.
• CFL Grey Cup: Edmonton Eskimos Triumph In a thrilling Canadian Football League championship game, the Edmonton Eskimos narrowly defeat the Montreal Alouettes with a score of 26-25, securing the 42nd Grey Cup.
• 19th Iron Bowl: Auburn's Dominant Victory In a decisive college football match, Auburn crushes Alabama 28-0 in Birmingham, marking a significant moment in the storied Iron Bowl rivalry.
• By the Beautiful Sea Musical Closes The musical 'By the Beautiful Sea', featuring Shirley Booth and created by Andrew Schwartz and Dorothy Fields, concludes its Broadway run at the Majestic Theater after 270 performances.

Events in 1954

November 27, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 27, 1954

Newspapers from Nov. 27, 1954

November 27, 1954 was a Saturday and it was the 331st day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 27, 1954 can also be written as 11/27/1954 in the US and as 27/11/1954 in UK and Europe.

November 27, 1954 in November 1954 calendar

Famous people born on November 27, 1954:

• Curtis Armstrong

  American comedic actor best known for his roles in 'Revenge of the Nerds' and the TV series 'Moonlighting', with a distinctive character...

• Roz Chast

  Renowned cartoonist known for her distinctive style and contributions to The New Yorker magazine.

• Patricia McPherson

  American actress known for her television roles, particularly in the popular series 'Knight Rider'.

• Patricia McPherson in Oak Harbor

  Actress from Oak Harbor, Washington, known for her role as Bonnie in 'Knight Rider'.

• Jean Teulère

  French equestrian athlete who won team gold in eventing at the 2004 Athens Olympics, representing France's excellence in equestrian sports.

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on November 27th

Famous people died on November 27, 1954:

• Juan Gualberto Guevara
• Egil Lærum

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on November 27th

November 27, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 27, 1954 was Make Yourself Comfortable by Sarah Vaughan, according to the music chart for the week November 22nd and November 28th.

1. Sarah Vaughan - Make Yourself Comfortable
2. Jaye P. Morgan - That's All I Want From You
3. The Ames Brothers - The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane

November 27, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 27, 1954 was My Son My Son by Vera Lynn, according to the music chart for the week November 22nd and November 28th.

1. Vera Lynn - My Son My Son
2. Rosemary Clooney - This Ole House
3. Don Cornell - Hold My Hand
4. Joan Regan - If I Give My Heart To You
5. Billie Anthony - This Ole House

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 27th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 27, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 27, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 27, 1954 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 27, 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 November 27, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 08:51 am and setting at 07:07 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 10, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Dec 10, 1954.

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Your place in the Universe on November 27, 1954

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Someone born on November 27, 1954 is:

70 years 5 months old,

or 845 months and 8 days old,

or 3675 weeks and 2 days old,

or 25727 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 27, 1954?

There are 206 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday November 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 27, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on November 27, 1954.

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