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see horoscope and birth chart for October 28, 1954What happened on Thursday October 28, 1954?
About October 28th, 1954, in brief:
- Historical events: Ernest Hemingway was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, recognizing his influential writing style and significant contributions to 20th-century literature, including works like 'The Old Man and the Sea' and 'A Farewell to Arms'.
- Day of the week: October 28th, 1954 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: Mr. Sandman by Chordettes
- #1 UK song: My Son My Son by Vera Lynn
- Popular movie: Four Guns to the Border directed by Richard Carlson
More about October 28th, 1954? See below for more news and curiosities on October 28th, 1954.
Table of contents
- October 28, 1954: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was October 28, 1954?
- October 28, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
- October 28, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
- October 28, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 28, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on October 28, 1954?
- Back in 1954
October 28, 1954: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 28, 1954:
- Ernest Hemingway Receives Nobel Prize in Literature Ernest Hemingway was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, recognizing his influential writing style and significant contributions to 20th-century literature, including works like 'The Old Man and the Sea' and 'A Farewell to Arms'.
- Netherlands Reestablished as Federal Monarchy The modern Kingdom of the Netherlands was officially re-founded as a federal monarchy, marking a significant political reorganization following World War II and the post-colonial era.
- Death of Olympic Swimmer Wu Chuanyu Wu Chuanyu, a promising 26-year-old Chinese Olympic swimmer, tragically lost his life in the Aeroflot Flight 136 crash near Krasnoyarsk, marking a significant loss for the athletic community.
- Laboratory Explosion in Philadelphia A catastrophic laboratory explosion in Philadelphia resulted in 12 fatalities or critical injuries, highlighting the potential dangers in scientific research environments and the importance of safety protocols.
October 28, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was October 28, 1954?
October 28, 1954 was a Thursday and it was the 301st day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 28, 1954 can also be written as 10/28/1954 in the US and as 28/10/1954 in UK and Europe.
October 28, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 28, 1954:
- Enrique Flores Magón
- Raymond Gouin
October 28, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 28, 1954 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 25th and October 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 28, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 28, 1954 was Mr. Sandman by Chordettes, according to the music chart for the week October 25th and October 31st.
- Chordettes - Mr. Sandman
- Eddie Fisher - Count Your Blessings
October 28, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 28, 1954 was My Son My Son by Vera Lynn, according to the music chart for the week October 25th and October 31st.
- Vera Lynn - My Son My Son
- Don Cornell - Hold My Hand
- Doris Day With The Mellomen - If I Give My Heart To You
- Billie Anthony - This Ole House
October 28, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 28th is Scorpio.
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Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 28, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 28, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.
Discover the Horse personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthOctober 28, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 28, 1954 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 28, 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 October 28, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 08:16 am and setting at 06:29 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 12, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Nov 10, 1954.
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How old is someone born on October 28, 1954?
Someone born on October 28, 1954 is:
70 years 6 months old,
or 846 months and 16 days old,
or 3680 weeks and 6 days old,
or 25766 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 28, 1954?
There are 167 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 28th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 28, 1954?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 28, 1954.
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