What happened on Saturday October 09, 1954?

Here's what happened on October 09, 1954:

• Viet Minh Takes Control of Hanoi A pivotal moment in the First Indochina War occurred when Viet Minh soldiers entered Hanoi, the capital of French Indochina. In a symbolic transition of power, the French military garrison lowered its flag for the final time and withdrew from the city, signaling the end of French colonial control in the region.
• Norwegian Cargo Ship Emma Bakke Disaster A tragic maritime incident unfolded in the Atlantic Ocean when a boiler explosion and subsequent fire occurred aboard the Norwegian cargo ship Emma Bakke. The crew was forced to abandon ship and were rescued by the Argentine vessel Corrientes, who transported them to Lisbon, Portugal. Sadly, two crew members lost their lives in the explosion, and the ship ultimately sank.
• KTIV Television Channel 4 Launches in Sioux City KTIV TV channel 4, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in Sioux City, Iowa, marking a significant moment in local media history and expanding television coverage in the Midwestern United States.

Events in 1954

October 09, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 09, 1954

Newspapers from Oct. 09, 1954

October 09, 1954: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Pittsburgh Steelers - Philadelphia Eagles : 22 - 24

October 09, 1954 was a Saturday and it was the 282nd day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 09, 1954 can also be written as 10/9/1954 in the US and as 9/10/1954 in UK and Europe.

October 09, 1954 in October 1954 calendar

Famous people born on October 09, 1954:

• Scott Bakula

  Acclaimed American actor best known for starring in science fiction TV series 'Quantum Leap' and 'Star Trek Enterprise', winning a Golden...

• John O'Hurley

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on October 9th

Famous people died on October 09, 1954:

• Robert Houghwout Jackson
• Leonard Cuff

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on October 9th

October 09, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 09, 1954 was Teach Me Tonight by DeCastro Sisters, according to the music chart for the week October 4th and October 10th.

1. DeCastro Sisters - Teach Me Tonight

October 09, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 09, 1954 was Hold My Hand by Don Cornell, according to the music chart for the week October 4th and October 10th.

1. Don Cornell - Hold My Hand
2. Nat 'King' Cole - Smile
3. Frank Sinatra - Three Coins In The Fountain
4. Kitty Kallen - Little Things Mean A Lot
5. Frankie Laine - My Friend

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 9th is Libra.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra 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.

Discover the personality of October born.

Unlock the Mysteries of October 09, 1954! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

October 09, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 09, 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.

Moon phase

The moon phase on October 09, 1954 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 09, 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 09, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 03:44 pm and setting at 04:02 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 12, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Oct 12, 1954.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in October 1954

Your place in the Universe on October 09, 1954

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on October 09, 1954 is:

70 years 6 months old,

or 846 months and 24 days old,

or 3682 weeks

or 25774 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 09, 1954?

There are 159 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 9th 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 09, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 09, 1954.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.