Wednesday August 11, 1954: on this day

August 11, 1954 was the 223rd day of the year 1954, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 11, 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 11, 1954, who was born and died on August 11, 1954, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 11, 1954, which were the most popular songs (ex. Cara Mia by David Whitfield (Mantovani & His Orchestra)), movies (e.g. Boot Polish, directed by Prakash Arora), TV series (e.g. Paradise Island) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 11th, 1954 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 11, 1954?


August 11, 1954 was a Wednesday and it was the 223rd day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 11, 1954 can also be written as 8/11/1954 in the US and as 11/8/1954 in UK and Europe.

August 11, 1954 in August 1954 calendar

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August 11, 1954: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 11, 1954:

August 11, 1954: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 11, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th 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 11, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 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.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on August 11th, 1954 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 11, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 11, 1954 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 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 11, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 06:12 pm and setting at 03:53 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 11, 1954?


Famous people born on August 11, 1954:

  • Lina Polito
    Lina Polito

    Naples, italy -- actress (love & anarchy).

  • Yashpal Sharma
    Yashpal Sharma

    Indian umpire and cricketer.

  • Joe Jackson (musician)

    Joe jackson is a british musician known for his new wave and punk rock music.

  • Joe Jackson

    American manager, father of michael jackson and janet jackson (b. 1928).

  • Bryan Bassett

    American guitarist.

  • Vance Heafner

    American coach and golfer (d. 2012).

  • Tarmo Rüütli

    Estonian footballer, coach, and manager.

  • Mottu Vara Narasimha Rao

    Indian cricketer.

  • M Rao

    Indian cricketer and coach.

  • Cuno Jacob Tarfusser
  • Joe Jackson (David Ian Jackson

Whose famous birthday is on August 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 11th:

  • Hulk Hogan
    Hulk Hogan

    Hulk hogan is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in the world wrestling federation (wwf, now wwe) and for being one of the...

  • Chris Hemsworth
    Chris Hemsworth

    Chris hemsworth is an australian actor best known for his role as thor in the marvel cinematic universe.

  • Viola Davis
    Viola Davis

    Viola davis is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films and television, and for being the first black actress to...

  • Arlene Dahl
    Arlene Dahl

    Arlene dahl is an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films suchjson as 'journey to the center of the earth' and...

  • Alyson Stoner
    Alyson Stoner

    American actress, model and singer.

  • Pervez Musharraf
    Pervez Musharraf

    Pakistani politician and general 10th president of pakistan.

  • Alex Haley
    Alex Haley

    American journalist, novelist, and journalist haley is best known for his 1976 pulitzer prize-winning book "roots".

  • Eric Carmen
    Eric Carmen

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (raspberries).

  • Fernando Arrabal
    Fernando Arrabal

    Spanish screenwriter, screenwriter, director, novelist, poet, and playwright.

  • Anna Gunn
    Anna Gunn

    Tv actress.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 11th

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August 11, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 69 years 7 months old,

or 835 months and 8 days old,

or 3631 weeks and 6 days old,

or 25423 days old,

if you were born on August 11, 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 11, 1954?

There are 145 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 11th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 11, 1954.

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August 11, 1954: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 11, 1954:

  • Santo Trafficante

    Sr.

What famous deaths happened on August 11th?

Famous deaths on August 11th:

  • Robin Williams
    Robin Williams

    After learning improv at l.a.

  • Anne Heche
    Anne Heche

    American actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.

  • Peter Cushing
    Peter Cushing

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Anne Ramsey
    Anne Ramsey

    American actress (d. 1988).

  • Phil Harris
    Phil Harris

    American singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1904).

  • John Meillon
    John Meillon

    Actor (wild duck crocodile dundee).

  • Tom Drake
    Tom Drake

    Actor, green years, warkill, dies from lung cancer at the age of 63.

  • George Furth
    George Furth

    American playwright and actor (d. 2008).

  • Andrew Carnegie

    Scottish-american industrialist who in 1899 consolidated his steel industries.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 11th

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August 11, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 11, 1954:

  • Zimbabwe - Heroes Day
  • Taiwan - Valentine's Day
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Tiburtius
  • St. Chromatius
  • St. Equitius
  • St. Gery/Gaugericus
  • St. Susanna
  • Brazil - Studentás Day, Lawyerás Day, Foundation of the Law Studies in Brazil
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August 11, 1954: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 11, 1954 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 9th and August 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 11, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 1954 was Cara Mia by David Whitfield (Mantovani & His Orchestra), according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

August 11, 1954: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 11, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 9th and August 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Cara Mia
  2. - What A Dream

August 11, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 11, 1954 was Cara Mia by David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

August 11, 1954: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 11, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 9th and August 15th. 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 11, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 11, 1954 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Boot Polish

Boot Polish

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Prakash Arora

Starring: Kumari Naaz, Rattan Kumar, David Abraham, Chand Burke

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

August 11, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 11, 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 11, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 11, 1954 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Animals, Men And Myths by Richard Lewinsohn

Animals, Men And Myths

By:

351 pages. Illustrated. Illustrated.

Mr. Hobbs' Vacation by Edward Streeter

Mr. Hobbs' Vacation

By:

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

Forty Plus And Fancy Free by Emily Kimbrough

Forty Plus And Fancy Free

By:

Non-Fiction, Travel and Adventure, American Literature, Women's Literature

The Fall Of A Titan by Igor Gouzenko

The Fall Of A Titan

By:

Fall Of A Titan, The by Gouzenko Igor

The Power Of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale

The Power Of Positive Thinking

By:

With more than five million copies printed, The Power of Positive Thinking is an international bestseller. It has helped millions of people around the globe to find fulfillment through Dr.

history

Who was the US President on August 11, 1954?

On August 11, 1954 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 1954?

On August 11, 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 11, 1954?

On August 11, 1954 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 11th?

August 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th 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 11th, such as:

  • 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: fighting continues around ghazni.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil forces attack an iranian islamic revolutionary guard corps base in vast desert areas of eastern homs governorate. the base was manned by 12-18 fighters. all but one are killed.
  • 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings. two bombs in plant pots explode, killing at least one person, and injuring ten others in hua hin district in thailand.

Find out more about August 11th

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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.

Wednesday August 11, 1954