Wednesday December 08, 1954: on this day

December 08, 1954 was the 342nd day of the year 1954, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 08, 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 December 08, 1954, who was born and died on December 08, 1954, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 08, 1954, which were the most popular songs (ex. Melody Of Love by Billy Vaughn), movies (e.g. The Country Girl, directed by George Seaton), TV series (e.g. It'S A Great Life) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 8th, 1954 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 08, 1954?


December 08, 1954 was a Wednesday and it was the 342nd day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 1954 can also be written as 12/8/1954 in the US and as 8/12/1954 in UK and Europe.

December 08, 1954 in December 1954 calendar

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December 08, 1954: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 08, 1954:

  • Wptz tv channel 5 in plattsburgh, new york (nbc) begins broadcasting

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December 08, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

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

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December 08, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on December 8th, 1954 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 08, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 08, 1954 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 08, 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 December 08, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 03:07 pm and setting at 06:43 am.

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

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Who was born on December 08, 1954?


Famous people born on December 08, 1954:

  • Caralyn Hawley

    American psychic healer, caralyn, prefers to go by the name counselor and avoids the title 'psychic'.

  • Rian Malan

    South African journalist and author known for his work on apartheid and political issues.

  • Frits Pirard

    Dutch cyclist.

  • Harold Hongju Koh

    American lawyer, academic, and politician.

  • Gadowar Singh Sahota

    Indian professional wrestler.

  • Harold Koh

    He is an american scholar, lawyer, and professor.

  • Gama Singh

    Indian-canadian wrestler.

  • Sumi Shimamoto
    Sumi Shimamoto

Whose famous birthday is on December 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 8th:

  • Jim Morrison
    Jim Morrison

    American singer, songwriter and poet.

  • Nicki Minaj
    Nicki Minaj

    Rapper.

  • Maximilian Schell
    Maximilian Schell

    Maximilian Schell was an Austrian-Swiss actor, director, and producer who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the 1961 film...

  • Ian Somerhalder
    Ian Somerhalder

    American actor, model, and director.

  • Kim Basinger
    Kim Basinger

    American actress, sensual, full-lipped, and gorgeously beautiful.

  • Teri Hatcher
    Teri Hatcher

    American actress, most famous for her roles in "superman" tv series and "desperate housewives" tv series.

  • David Carradine
    David Carradine

    American actor, first child of actor john carradine and first of his father's four wives.

  • Francis Huster
    Francis Huster

    French film actor, director, comedian, and scriptwriter.

  • AnnaSophia Robb
    AnnaSophia Robb

    American singer and actress.

  • Dominic Monaghan
    Dominic Monaghan

    Movie actor.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 8th

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December 08, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 69 years 4 months old,

or 832 months and 15 days old,

or 3619 weeks and 6 days old,

or 25339 days old,

if you were born on December 08, 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 December 08, 1954?

There are 229 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 08, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 08, 1954.

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December 08, 1954: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 08, 1954:

  • Gladys George
    Gladys George

    American actress (b. 1904).

  • Joseph B. Keenan

    American lawyer and politician (b. 1888).

  • Claude Cahun

    French photographer, writer, and artist.

  • Ernesto Vilches

What famous deaths happened on December 8th?

Famous deaths on December 8th:

  • Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal

    After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.

  • Marty Robbins
    Marty Robbins

    American country-western singer/composer who had 43 top ten records and authored over 500 songs during a 30-year career.

  • Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois

    American actor known for his roles in film, television, and theater.

  • Martha Tilton
    Martha Tilton

    American actress and singer (d. 2006).

  • Robert Prosky
    Robert Prosky

    American actor (born 1930).

  • Howard Rollins
    Howard Rollins

    American actor (born 1950).

  • Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney

    American puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).

  • Carlotta Monti
    Carlotta Monti

    Lover of wc fields, who dies at the age of 86.

  • John Lennon

    Co-founder of the iconic rock band The Beatles, known for his influential songwriting and political activism.

  • Imagine John Lennon

    Legendary member of The Beatles and solo artist, known for songs like 'Imagine'.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 8th

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December 08, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 08, 1954:

  • Malta - Public Holiday.
  • Panama - Mother's Day
  • Romania - Constitution Day
  • Bulgaria - Day of the Student (studentski praznik)
  • R.C. Saints - The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary: a Holy Day of Obligation
  • Italy - In Milan, the opera season starts.
  • Buddhism - The Enlightenment of Gautama Buddha
  • Afflux (50 Aftermath) (Discordianism)
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December 08, 1954: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 08, 1954 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 6th and December 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 08, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 1954 was Melody Of Love by Billy Vaughn, according to the music chart for the week December 6th and December 12th.

December 08, 1954: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 08, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 6th and December 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Melody Of Love
  2. - Hearts Of Stone
  3. - The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane

December 08, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 08, 1954 was Let's Have Another Party by Winifred Atwell, according to the music chart for the week December 6th and December 12th.

December 08, 1954: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 08, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 6th and December 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Let's Have Another Party
  2. - Santo Natale
  3. - This Ole House
  4. - I Still Believe
  5. - No One But You

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December 08, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 08, 1954 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Country Girl

The Country Girl

Release year: 1954

Directed by: George Seaton

Starring: Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, William Holden, Anthony Ross

Country: United States of America

There's No Business Like Show Business

There's No Business Like Show Business

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Walter Lang

Starring: Ethel Merman, Marilyn Monroe, Donald O'Connor, Dan Dailey

Country: United States of America

Long John Silver

Long John Silver

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Byron Haskin

Starring: Robert Newton, Connie Gilchrist, Lloyd Berrell, Grant Taylor

The Silver Chalice

The Silver Chalice

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Victor Saville

Starring: Virginia Mayo, Pier Angeli, Jack Palance, Paul Newman

Deep in My Heart

Deep in My Heart

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Stanley Donen

Starring: José Ferrer, Merle Oberon, Helen Traubel, Doe Avedon

December 08, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 08, 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:

It's a Great Life

It's a Great Life

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Sam Wood

Father Knows Best

Father Knows Best

Release year: 1954

Country: United States of America

The George Gobel Show

The George Gobel Show

Release year: 1954

Starring: George Gobel

Country: United States of America

Flash Gordon

Flash Gordon

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Mike Hodges

People Are Funny

People Are Funny

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Sam White

December 08, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 08, 1954 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The View From Pompey'S Head by Hamilton Basso

The View From Pompey'S Head

By:

Sweet, peaceful -- beautiful old Pompey's Head in South Carolina. Anson Page thought that he would end his life without it. After fifteen years as a Manhattan lawyer for a large publishing company, he returns to his hometown to solve …

Love Is Eternal by Irving Stone

Love Is Eternal

By:

A young, politically-minded woman and an awkward lawyer married and became President and First Lady.

Not as a Stranger by Morton Thompson

Not as a Stranger

By:

Lucas Marsh has been a child since he was a baby and cannot see himself as anything but a doctor. He is a very naive, glorified doctor.

No Time For Sergeants by Mac Hyman

No Time For Sergeants

By:

One of the most popular books ever written is No Time for Sergeants. It was first published in 1954. The book has been made into a Broadway Play and several Theatrical Productions. The movie, along with a long-running television series, …

Good Morning, Miss Dove by Frances Gray Patton

Good Morning, Miss Dove

By:

Good morning, Miss Dove by Patton Frances Gray

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Who was the US President on December 08, 1954?

On December 08, 1954 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 08, 1954?

On December 08, 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 08, 1954?

On December 08, 1954 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about December 8th?

December 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of December. 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 December 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Corinaldo stampede - six people are killed, and many more are injured, as concertgoers rush to get out of a packed lanterna azzurra bar in corinaldo, ancona province in marche, italy. pepper spray was reportedly used inside the club.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: russian aircraft strike a village in northwestern idlib governorate. there is a de-escalation zone. at least five civilians were killed.
  • 2016 - War in donbass - according to a united nations report released today, the death toll from the war is estimated at 9,758 people as of december 1.

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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 December 1954?

December 1954 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.

Discover how December 1954 calendar looked like.

Wednesday December 8, 1954