Wednesday February 17, 1954: on this day

February 17, 1954 was the 48th day of the year 1954, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is February 17, 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 February 17, 1954, who was born and died on February 17, 1954, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 17, 1954, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Executive Suite, directed by Robert Wise), TV series (e.g. Art Linkletter And The Kids) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 17th, 1954 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 17, 1954?


February 17, 1954 was a Wednesday and it was the 48th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 17, 1954 can also be written as 2/17/1954 in the US and as 17/2/1954 in UK and Europe.

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February 17, 1954: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 17, 1954:

  • The detroit auto show opens for press previews, in michigan. the ford motor company shows its new two-seat convertible, calling it a "personal car", with the name "fairlane".

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February 17, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 17, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 17, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on February 17th, 1954 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 17, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 17, 1954 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 17, 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 February 17, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 05:42 pm and setting at 06:53 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 19, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Mar 19, 1954.

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Who was born on February 17, 1954?


Famous people born on February 17, 1954:

  • Rene Russo
    Rene Russo

    Rene russo is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as lethal weapon 3, outbreak, and the thomas crown affair.

  • Rémy Pflimlin

    Rémy pflimlin was a french media executive known for his role as the ceo of france télévisions.

  • Don Coscarelli

    Don coscarelli is a film director known for his work in the horror genre, particularly for the cult classic 'phantasm' series.

  • Miki Berkovich

    Israeli basketball player known for his scoring ability.

  • Lou Ann Barton

    American blues singer-songwriter.

  • Jean-Marie Laclavetine
  • Yuji Takada
  • Alejandro Canale
  • Maria Astrid di Lussemburgo
  • Raúl Gómez González
  • Natal'ja Butuzova
  • Irena Bartošová

Whose famous birthday is on February 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 17th:

  • Vicente Fernández
    Vicente Fernández

    Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.

  • Paris Hilton
    Paris Hilton

    American actress, socialite, and great-granddaughter to conrad hilton, founder, hilton hotels.

  • Michael Jordan
    Michael Jordan

    American basketball legend, known as "best player alive" by many.

  • Raffi Ahmad
    Raffi Ahmad

    Raffi ahmad is an indonesian tv actor known for his work in various television shows and films.

  • Michael Bay
    Michael Bay

    Michael bay is a film director and producer known for his high-octane, action-packed movies such as the transformers series and armageddon.

  • Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt

    American actor.

  • Chord Overstreet
    Chord Overstreet

    Chord overstreet is an american actor known for his role as sam evans on the tv show glee.

  • Denise Richards
    Denise Richards

    Denise Richards is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Wild Things' and 'The World Is Not Enough'.

  • Sasha Pieterse
    Sasha Pieterse

    South African-born American actress known for her role in the TV series Pretty Little Liars.

  • Jim Brown
    Jim Brown

    Georgia, united states -- nfl fullback (cleveland browns), / actor ("dirty dozen").

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February 17, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 70 years 1 month old,

or 841 months and 11 days old,

or 3658 weeks and 1 day old,

or 25607 days old,

if you were born on February 17, 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 February 17, 1954?

There are 326 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 17th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 17, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on February 17, 1954.

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February 17, 1954: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 17, 1954:

  • Evert Gorter

    Dutch paediatrician, professor at utrecht, ghent, biochemist, and author.

  • Erik Bergqvist
  • Secondo Polazzo

What famous deaths happened on February 17th?

Famous deaths on February 17th:

  • Kathryn Grayson
    Kathryn Grayson

    American actress and singer who first appeared onscreen in 1940.

  • Donald Wolfit
    Donald Wolfit

    British distinguished thespian and manager, who brought shakespeare to the colonies, performed both entertaining and hammy roles in films.

  • Richard Briers
    Richard Briers

    British supporting actor, seen in film and tv comedy roles.

  • Dorothy Gibson
    Dorothy Gibson

    American singer and actress (d. 1946).

  • Nita Naldi
    Nita Naldi

    Actress (dr jekyll and mr hyde) dies at 63 from a heart attack.

  • Paul Stewart
    Paul Stewart

    Actor (opening night in cold blood, window).

  • Verree Teasdale
    Verree Teasdale

    Actress (skyscraper souls).

  • Erik Rhodes
    Erik Rhodes

    American porn actor (d. 2012).

  • Yaacov Agnon

    Nobel Prize-winning author known for his Hebrew literature.

  • Giordan Bruno

    Italian philosopher who proposed theories on cosmology and the nature of the universe.

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February 17, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 17, 1954:

  • Random Acts of Kindness Day.
  • Ancient Latvia - Tanis Diena observed.
  • Roman Empire - Quirinalia in honor of Quirinus.

Observances on February 17, 1954:

  • Global Tourism Resilience Day

Saints celebrated on February 17, 1954:

  • Saint Evermodus
  • Saint Alexis Falconieri (d. 1310)
  • Saint Seven Founders of the Servites
  • Saint Silvinus
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February 17, 1954: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 17, 1954 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 15th and February 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 17, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 17, 1954 was Oh Mein Papa by Eddie Calvert, according to the music chart for the week February 15th and February 21st.

February 17, 1954: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 17, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 15th and February 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Oh Mein Papa
  2. - Blowing Wild
  3. - That's Amore
  4. - Cloud Lucky Seven
  5. - Rags To Riches

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February 17, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 17, 1954 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Executive Suite

Executive Suite

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Robert Wise

Starring: William Holden, Barbara Stanwyck, June Allyson, Fredric March

Hell's Half Acre

Hell's Half Acre

Release year: 1954

Directed by: John H. Auer

Starring: Wendell Corey, Evelyn Keyes, Elsa Lanchester, Marie Windsor

Dangerous Mission

Dangerous Mission

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Louis King

Starring: Victor Mature, Piper Laurie, William Bendix, Vincent Price

Overland Pacific

Overland Pacific

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Fred F. Sears

Starring: Jock Mahoney, Peggie Castle, Adele Jergens, William Bishop

The Long, Long Trailer

The Long, Long Trailer

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Vincente Minnelli

Starring: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Marjorie Main, Keenan Wynn

Country: United States of America

February 17, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 17, 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:

Art Linkletter and the Kids

Art Linkletter and the Kids

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Maxwell Shane

Flashback

Flashback

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Franco Amurri

Clementina

Clementina

Release year: 1954

The Mask

The Mask

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Chuck Russell

Confidential File

Confidential File

Release year: 1953

Directed by: Irvin Kershner

February 17, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 17, 1954 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

The Spirit Of St. Louis by Charles Lindbergh

The Spirit Of St. Louis

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Like many of my fellow pilots, I believed aviation had a bright future. Today we live in the dreams of yesterday. And, dreaming in those dreams, today we live.

Love Is A Bridge by Charles Bracelen Flood

Love Is A Bridge

By:

in8. Relie.

A Stillness At Appomattox by Bruce Catton

A Stillness At Appomattox

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Bruce Catton was our Civil War historian and was the first to publish his book in 1953. He received the Pulitzer Prize as well as the National Book Award for excellence nonfiction. This

The Shadows Of The Images by William E. Barrett

The Shadows Of The Images

By:

The dust jacket is showing some wear. Book in excellent condition. Flat and tight binding. Exclusions may apply.

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Who was the US President on February 17, 1954?

On February 17, 1954 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 17, 1954?

On February 17, 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 17, 1954?

On February 17, 1954 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about February 17th?

February 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of February. 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 February 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - After flybmi filed for bankruptcy, hundreds of european airline passengers were left homeless.
  • 2018 - 2018 oaxaca earthquakes: a military helicopter assessing the damage was carrying alejandro murat hinojosa, the governor of oaxaca, and alfonso navarrete prida (mexico's secretary for the interior). the helicopter crashes over jamiltepec killing 13 people. these are the only deaths related to the earthquake that have been reported. (cnn)earthquakes on the british isles: the strongest earthquake in the united kingdom in ten years occurs in swansea.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency - seven suicide bombers explode after trying to attack a camp of displaced people in maiduguri (nigeria)

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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 February 1954?

February 1954 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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 February 1954 calendar looked like.

Wednesday February 17, 1954