Sunday August 08, 1954: on this day

August 08, 1954 was the 220th day of the year 1954, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 08, 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 August 08, 1954, who was born and died on August 08, 1954, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 08, 1954, which were the most popular songs (ex. This Ole House by Rosemary Clooney), movies (e.g. Her Twelve Men, directed by Robert Z. Leonard), TV series (e.g. Paradise Island) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 8th, 1954 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 08, 1954?


August 08, 1954 was a Sunday and it was the 220th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 1954 can also be written as 8/8/1954 in the US and as 8/8/1954 in UK and Europe.

August 08, 1954 in August 1954 calendar

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August 08, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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

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August 08, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on August 8th, 1954 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 08, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 08, 1954 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 August 08, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 03:45 pm and setting at 12:55 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 16, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Aug 14, 1954.

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Who was born on August 08, 1954?


Famous people born on August 08, 1954:

  • Debra Lee

    Former Chairman and CEO of BET Networks.

  • Nick Holtam

    English bishop.

  • Giovanna Stefanel

    Italian family of noted, giovanna stefanel is the daughter of carlo stefanel who also works in the family's clothes business.

  • Nigel Mansell

    Formula-1 racer (portugal grand prix-1990).

  • Giacinto Di Pietrantonio
  • Dominique Bertram

Whose famous birthday is on August 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 8th:

  • Faye Wong
    Faye Wong

    Faye wong is a chinese singer and actress known for her ethereal voice and influential presence in the chinese music industry.

  • Peyton List
    Peyton List

    Peyton list is an american actress known for her roles in the disney channel series jessie and the film diary of a wimpy kid: rodrick rules.

  • Dustin Hoffman
    Dustin Hoffman

    American actor who created some of the most memorable characters in cinema history, winning two oscars, five oscar nominations and an emmy...

  • Robin Quivers
    Robin Quivers

    American radio personality, author, and co-host of howard sternaeur (tm), the nationally syndicated radio show and cable tv show.

  • Esther Williams
    Esther Williams

    American actress and swimmer, who became a swimming champion and became a leading lady in aquatic extravaganzas during the '50s, '60s and...

  • Keith Carradine
    Keith Carradine

    American actor from a theatre family.

  • Rory Calhoun
    Rory Calhoun

    American actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".

  • Roger Penrose
    Roger Penrose

    Mathematician and english physicist.

  • Katie Leung
    Katie Leung

    Katie Leung is a Scottish actress best known for her role as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter film series.

  • Rena Mero
    Rena Mero

    American wrestler.

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August 08, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 69 years 7 months old,

or 835 months and 11 days old,

or 3632 weeks and 2 days old,

or 25426 days old,

if you were born on August 08, 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 August 08, 1954?

There are 142 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 08, 1954.

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August 08, 1954: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 08, 1954:

  • Gino Tagliapietra

    Composer dies at 67.

What famous deaths happened on August 8th?

Famous deaths on August 8th:

  • Louise Brooks
    Louise Brooks

    Iconic silent film actress known for her bob haircut and roles in Pandora's Box and Diary of a Lost Girl.

  • Patricia Neal
    Patricia Neal

    American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.

  • Olivia Newton-John
    Olivia Newton-John

    An american singer, born in australia.

  • Karen Black
    Karen Black

    American actress, who was ten years old when she had her first stage experience.

  • Glen Campbell
    Glen Campbell

    American country and western singer, recording artist, and actor in tv and film.

  • Barbara Bel Geddes
    Barbara Bel Geddes

    Nyc, new york -- actress.

  • Fay Wray
    Fay Wray

    Fay Wray was a renowned actress best known for her role in the classic film 'King Kong'.

  • Richard Deacon
    Richard Deacon

    American actor and singer (d.1984).

  • Alan Napier
    Alan Napier

    American actor, alfred the butler on batman, at 85 years old (born 1903).

  • Ilse Werner
    Ilse Werner

    Actress and singer from the netherlands, german (d. 2005).

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August 08, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 08, 1954:

  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Dominic de Guzman, priest, (1170-1221).
  • Sweden - Namesday of Queen Silvia, an Official Flag Day.
  • Taiwan: Father's Day. (In Mandarin, Ba Ba means father and 8-8, or August 8).
  • St. Hormisdas
  • St. Smaragdus (and companions)
  • St. Largus
  • St. Cyriacus
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August 08, 1954: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 08, 1954 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 2nd and August 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 08, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 1954 was This Ole House by Rosemary Clooney, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

August 08, 1954: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 08, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 2nd and August 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - This Ole House
  2. - They Were Doin' The Mambo
  3. - Cinnamon Sinner
  4. - The High And The Mighty

August 08, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 08, 1954 was Cara Mia by David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

August 08, 1954: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 08, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 2nd and August 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Cara Mia
  2. - Little Things Mean A Lot
  3. - Three Coins In The Fountain
  4. - Idle Gossip
  5. - Secret Love

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August 08, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 08, 1954 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Her Twelve Men

Her Twelve Men

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Robert Z. Leonard

Starring: Greer Garson, Robert Ryan, Barry Sullivan, Richard Haydn

The Beachcomber

The Beachcomber

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Muriel Box

Starring: Glynis Johns, Robert Newton, Donald Sinden, Paul Rogers

Rear Window

Rear Window

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock

Starring: James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Wendell Corey, Thelma Ritter

Country: United States of America

The Raid

The Raid

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Hugo Fregonese

Starring: Van Heflin, Anne Bancroft, Richard Boone, Lee Marvin

Country: United States of America

King Richard and the Crusaders

King Richard and the Crusaders

Release year: 1954

Directed by: David Butler

Starring: Rex Harrison, Virginia Mayo, George Sanders, Laurence Harvey

August 08, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 08, 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:

Paradise Island

Paradise Island

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Bert Glennon

Gamble on Love

Gamble on Love

Release year: 1954

The Blue Angel

The Blue Angel

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Josef von Sternberg

A Time to Live

A Time to Live

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Rick Wallace

Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays

Release year: 1954

Directed by: James Ferguson

August 08, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 08, 1954 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Mr. Hobbs' Vacation by Edward Streeter

Mr. Hobbs' Vacation

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Book by F. Andrew Leslie. From the novel by Edward Streeter. Leslie. Streeter Edward.

But We Were Born Free by Elmer Holmes Davis

But We Were Born Free

By:

Book by Davis, Elmer Holmes

The Mind Alive by Harry Allen Overstreet and Bonaro W. Overstreet

The Mind Alive

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1954. First Edition. W. W. Norton & Company, Inc., 333 pages. 1 lb 6 oz. (Dark Green Hardcover, with gold lettering spine). The

The World In The Evening by Christopher Isherwood

The World In The Evening

By:

Book by Christopher Isherwood

Mary Anne by Daphne du Maurier

Mary Anne

By:

American du Maurier Classics fans are eagerly awaiting the highly anticipated reissue. Sunday Telegraph "Likely to rank among the best books by the author."

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Who was the US President on August 08, 1954?

On August 08, 1954 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 08, 1954?

On August 08, 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 08, 1954?

On August 08, 1954 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 8th?

August 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of August. 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 August 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Academy awards: academy of motion picture arts and sciences announces changes to the oscars. this includes a shorter ceremony and a category called "most popular film".
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi. the pentagon is looking into conducting airstrikes on marawi. if approved, this would allow the united states to send troops into the area to fight the isis-affiliated maute and other islamist terror groups. later, a spokesperson denied the claims and clarified that the philippines had not requested such an airstrike.
  • 2016 - 2016 ethiopian protests. more than 50 protesters were killed by ethiopian security force forces in the past few days. the government blocked internet access and restricted journalistic access to the country.

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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 August 1954?

August 1954 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 1954 calendar looked like.

Sunday August 8, 1954