What happened on Sunday October 24, 1954?

Here's what happened on October 24, 1954:

• US Support Pledge to South Vietnam United States President Dwight D. Eisenhower formally pledged support to South Vietnam, marking an early commitment in what would later become a significant geopolitical engagement in Southeast Asia.
• Birth of Malcolm Turnbull Malcolm Turnbull was born, who would later become the 29th Prime Minister of Australia, a significant figure in Australian political landscape known for his roles in politics, law, and business.
• US Air Force C-47 Skytrain Crash in Maritime Alps A U.S. Air Force Douglas C-47A-90-DL Skytrain tragically crashed into a mountainside in the Maritime Alps while en route from Rome to Lyon. The aircraft deviated from its planned course at an altitude of 8,500 feet, resulting in the loss of all 21 passengers and crew members.
• Spanish Grand Prix at Pedralbes The Spanish Grand Prix was held at the Pedralbes circuit near Barcelona, with British driver Mike Hawthorn emerging victorious. This race was notably the last Spanish Grand Prix until 1967, representing a significant moment in motorsport history.
• Sándor Kocsis Scores Sixth International Hat Trick Renowned Hungarian footballer Sándor Kocsis achieved a remarkable milestone by scoring his sixth international hat trick in a match against Czechoslovakia, further cementing his reputation as an exceptional player.

Events in 1954

October 24, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 24, 1954

Newspapers from Oct. 24, 1954

October 24, 1954: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Chicago Bears - Los Angeles Rams : 38 - 42
• Cleveland Browns - Chicago Cardinals : 35 - 3
• Detroit Lions - San Francisco 49ers : 31 - 37
• Green Bay Packers - Baltimore Colts : 7 - 6
• Washington Redskins - New York Giants : 7 - 24

October 24, 1954 was a Sunday and it was the 297th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 24, 1954 can also be written as 10/24/1954 in the US and as 24/10/1954 in UK and Europe.

October 24, 1954 in October 1954 calendar

Famous people born on October 24, 1954:

• Ang Lee

  Acclaimed Taiwanese film director known for award-winning movies like 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' and 'Brokeback Mountain'.

• Malcolm Turnbull

  Prominent Australian politician who served as Prime Minister from 2015 to 2018, known for his moderate liberal stance and advocacy for...

• Thomas Mulcair

  Canadian politician who led the New Democratic Party from 2012 to 2017, serving as the Official Opposition Leader in the House of Commons.

• Doug Davidson

  American actor best known for his long-running role as Paul Williams on the popular soap opera 'The Young and the Restless'.

• Amadou Bagayoko
• Giuseppe Ferlito
• Martin Baron
• Tallis Obed Moses
• Fernando Vázquez
• Ioan Pop
• Mike Rounds
• Francis Charneux
• Wang Jianlin
• Francis Zammit Dimech
• Silvia Fernández de Gurmendi
• Michel Caignet

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on October 24th

Famous people died on October 24, 1954:

• Guido Miglioli

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on October 24th

October 24, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 24, 1954 was Hold My Hand by Don Cornell, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

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 24th is Scorpio.

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October 24, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 24, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 24, 1954 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 24, 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 24, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:18 am and setting at 04:09 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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Someone born on October 24, 1954 is:

70 years 6 months old,

or 846 months and 13 days old,

or 3680 weeks and 3 days old,

or 25763 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 24, 1954?

There are 170 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 24, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on October 24, 1954.

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