What happened on Sunday September 26, 1954?

Here's what happened on September 26, 1954:

• Devastating Typhoon Marie Sinks Japanese Ferry and Causes Mass Destruction On September 26, 1954, Typhoon Marie struck Japan, causing catastrophic maritime and urban destruction. The Japanese ferry Tōya Maru sank in the Tsugaru Strait, resulting in 1,505 confirmed fatalities. Seven ships were wrecked and at least nine others seriously damaged during this tragic maritime disaster.
• Iwanai City Fire During Typhoon Marie Concurrent with the maritime disaster, a massive fire erupted in Iwanai, Hokkaido, Japan, exacerbated by Typhoon Marie. The fire consumed 261.4 acres, resulting in 38 fatalities and 551 injuries, compounding the day's tragic events.
• Unique Yankees Lineup Configuration In a rare baseball lineup configuration, Yogi Berra played his only game at third base, while Mickey Mantle played shortstop, showcasing the team's positional flexibility.
• LPGA Golf Tournament Patty Berg wins the LPGA Ardmore Golf Open, contributing to her legendary status in women's professional golf.
• Kevin Kennedy Birth Kevin Kennedy, who would later become a notable baseball manager and television host, was born on this date.

Events in 1954

September 26, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 26, 1954

Newspapers from Sep. 26, 1954

September 26, 1954: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Chicago Bears - Detroit Lions : 23 - 48
• Cleveland Browns - Philadelphia Eagles : 10 - 28
• Los Angeles Rams - Baltimore Colts : 48 - 0
• New York Giants - Chicago Cardinals : 41 - 10
• Pittsburgh Steelers - Green Bay Packers : 21 - 20

September 26, 1954 was a Sunday and it was the 269th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 26, 1954 can also be written as 9/26/1954 in the US and as 26/9/1954 in UK and Europe.

September 26, 1954 in September 1954 calendar

Famous people born on September 26, 1954:

• Craig Chaquico

  Renowned guitarist best known for his work with Jefferson Starship, a prominent rock band of the 1970s and 1980s.

• Cesar Rosas

  Mexican-American musician, guitarist, and singer-songwriter, best known as a member of the influential Latin rock band Los Lobos.

• Alice

  Italian singer-songwriter and pianist who has been active in the music industry since 1971.

• Kevin Kennedy

  Professional baseball player, manager, and sportscaster with significant experience in Major League Baseball.

• Marco Follini
• Gianfranco Lanci

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on September 26th

Famous people died on September 26, 1954:

• Ellen Roosevelt

  American tennis player (born 1868).

• Charles Edmonds
• Umberto Spigo

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on September 26th

September 26, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 26, 1954 was Three Coins In The Fountain by Frank Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week September 20th and September 26th.

1. Frank Sinatra - Three Coins In The Fountain
2. David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra - Cara Mia
3. Kitty Kallen - Little Things Mean A Lot
4. Frankie Laine - My Friend
5. Don Cornell - Hold My Hand

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 26th is Libra.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 26, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 26, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 26, 1954 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 26, 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 September 26, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:24 am and setting at 05:40 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on September 26, 1954

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Someone born on September 26, 1954 is:

70 years 7 months old,

or 847 months and 11 days old,

or 3684 weeks and 3 days old,

or 25791 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 26, 1954?

There are 142 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 26, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on September 26, 1954.

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