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Wednesday December 22, 1954: on this day
December 22, 1954 was the 356th day of the year 1954, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is December 22, 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 22, 1954, who was born and died on December 22, 1954, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 22, 1954, which were the most popular songs (ex. Home For The Holidays by Perry Como), movies (e.g. Animal Farm, directed by Joy Batchelor, John Halas), TV series (e.g. Passport To Danger) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 22nd, 1954 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 22, 1954?
- December 22, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 22, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 22, 1954?
- December 22, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 22, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
- December 22, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 22, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
- December 22, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 22, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 22, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 22, 1954?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 22, 1954?
- Who was the Pope on December 22, 1954?
What day of the week was December 22, 1954?
December 22, 1954 was a Wednesday and it was the 356th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 22, 1954 can also be written as 12/22/1954 in the US and as 22/12/1954 in UK and Europe.
December 22, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 22nd is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn 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 22, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 22, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 22nd, 1954 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 22, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 22, 1954 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 22, 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 22, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:00 am and setting at 03:10 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 10, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Jan 08, 1955.
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Who was born on December 22, 1954?
Famous people born on December 22, 1954:
- Teo Chee Hean
Singaporean politician who served as the Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore.
- Hideshi Matsuda
Japanese race car driver.
- Derick Parry
Nevisian cricketer.
- Chris Evert
Athlete.
- Mike McCurry
Public servant.
- Daniele Cernilli
- Hugh Quarshie
- Jean Rigby
- Alessandra Sartore
- Peio Agirreoa
- Anna Galiena
Whose famous birthday is on December 22nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 22nd:
![Vanessa Paradis]()
Vanessa ParadisFrench actress and singer, depardieu was seen in "elisa", directed by jean becker.
![Ralph Fiennes]()
Ralph FiennesEnglish actor.
![Jean-Baptiste Maunier]()
Jean-Baptiste MaunierFrench singer and actor, he is best known for his role as les choristes in 2004.
![Ted Cruz]()
Ted CruzTexas senator of the united states.
![Meghan Trainor]()
Meghan TrainorAmerican singer-songwriter.
![Robin Gibb]()
Robin GibbBritish-american singer, not identical twin to maurice.
![Jordin Sparks]()
Jordin SparksAmerican singer and american idol winner.
![Maurice Gibb]()
Maurice GibbBritish-american musician.
![Dina Meyer]()
Dina MeyerAmerican actress.
![Lady Bird Johnson]()
Lady Bird JohnsonFirst lady of the united states (born in 1912).
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December 22, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 69 years 3 months old,
or 831 months and 29 days old,
or 3617 weeks and 3 days old,
or 25322 days old,
if you were born on December 22, 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 22, 1954?
There are 246 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 22nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 22, 1954?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on December 22, 1954.
December 22, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 22, 1954:
- Kathleen Key
- Frederick Ferguson
- Wenceslao Benítez Inglott
What famous deaths happened on December 22nd?
Famous deaths on December 22nd:
![Gilda Gray]()
Gilda GrayPolish-american actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1959).
![Christine Cavanaugh]()
Christine CavanaughAmerican singer and actress (d. 2014).
![Don DeFore]()
Don DeForeActor (george baxter-hazel), passes away from cardiac arrest at the age of 76.
![Helene Stanley]()
Helene StanleyActress (carnival story and roar of the crowd).
- Libbey Owens
Co-founder of Libbey-Owens-Ford Company, revolutionized the glass industry.
- Gera Eliot
Renowned English novelist known for works like 'Middlemarch' and 'Silas Marner'.
- Samuel Beckett
Irish writer of fiction, prose and avant-garde plays.
- Annaston Eliot
Annaston Eliot was an English novelist, poet, and journalist, best known for her novels 'Middlemarch' and 'The Mill on the Floss'.
- John Chisum
Prominent figure in the American Old West known as the 'Cattle King of Texas'.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 22nd
December 22, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 22, 1954:
- R.C. Saints - commemoration of Frances Xavier Cabrini
- Spain: the main draw of Spanish National Lottery, where it is a Christmas tradition.
- Astrology: First day of sun sign Capricorn
- In the Northern Hemisphere, the winter solstice occurs on or very close to this date. In the Southern Hemisphere, the summer solstice occurs around this time.
- Also see December 22 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Japan - T?ji (winter solstice)
December 22, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 22, 1954 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 20th and December 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 22, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 22, 1954 was Home For The Holidays by Perry Como, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.
December 22, 1954: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 22, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 20th and December 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Perry Como - Home For The Holidays
- The Ames Brothers - The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane
December 22, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 22, 1954 was Let's Have Another Party by Winifred Atwell, according to the music chart for the week December 20th and December 26th.
December 22, 1954: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 22, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 20th and December 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Winifred Atwell - Let's Have Another Party
- David Whitfield - Santo Natale
- Rosemary Clooney - This Ole House
- Ronnie Hilton - I Still Believe
- Billy Eckstine - No One But You
December 22, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 22, 1954 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Animal Farm
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Joy Batchelor, John Halas
Starring: Gordon Heath, Maurice Denham
Country: United States of America
The Bridges at Toko-Ri
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Mark Robson
Starring: William Holden, Grace Kelly, Fredric March, Mickey Rooney
Country: United States of America
Taxi Driver
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Chetan Anand
Starring: Dev Anand, Kalpana Kartik, Sheila Ramani, Johnny Walker
Young at Heart
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Gordon Douglas
Starring: Frank Sinatra, Doris Day, Gig Young, Ethel Barrymore
Aar-Paar
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Guru Dutt
Starring: Shyama, Guru Dutt, Jagdish Sethi, Johnny Walker
December 22, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 22, 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:
Passport to Danger
Release year: 1954
Written by: Robert C. Dennis
Directed by: N/a
Starring: Cesar Romero
Country: United States of America
The Great Gildersleeve
Release year: 1954
It's a Great Life
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Sam Wood
Father Knows Best
Release year: 1954
Country: United States of America
The George Gobel Show
Release year: 1954
Starring: George Gobel
Country: United States of America
December 22, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 22, 1954 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
My Several Worlds
By: Pearl S. Buck
This is Pearl S. Buck's extraordinary, eventful and personal story. She was the first American woman to win Nobel Prize for Literature.
Never Victorious, Never Defeated
By: Taylor Caldwell
Personal Name: Caldwell Taylor, 1900-1985. Main Title: Never victorious, never defeated. Published/Created by McGraw-Hill, New York [1954] Description: 549 p. 21 cm.
The White Gate
By: Mary Ellen Chase
Mylar cover that protected the white dustjacket. Library jacket with stamp and feep. The clean, unmarked pages tell a story about growing up.
Blue Hurricane
By: F. Van Wyck Mason
The great "River War", fought in Mississppi by the Union Navy in 1862, and the adventures of Matt Hovey (from the state of Maine).
Soldier Of Fortune
By: Ernest Kellogg Gann
With its fast pace and intense adventure, this book will keep you hooked from the first page to the last. The suspense builds with the addition of a beautiful, unusual love story.
Who was the US President on December 22, 1954?
On December 22, 1954 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 22, 1954?
On December 22, 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 22, 1954?
On December 22, 1954 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about December 22nd?
December 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:
- 2018 - Somali civil war: at least 16 people are killed and more than 20 injured by a car bomb in mogadishu near the presidential palace.
- 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). eight million yemenis are now at risk of starvation after 1,000 days of civil war.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war, battle of aleppo (2012)-16: the syrian army claims it now has full control of aleppo after the evacuation of last rebel group to the idlib governorate.
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.
