Sunday August 15, 1954: on this day

August 15, 1954 was the 227th day of the year 1954, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 15, 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 15, 1954, who was born and died on August 15, 1954, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 15, 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 15th, 1954 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 15, 1954?


August 15, 1954 was a Sunday and it was the 227th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1954 can also be written as 8/15/1954 in the US and as 15/8/1954 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 1954 in August 1954 calendar

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August 15, 1954: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 15, 1954:

  • Alfredo stroessner begins his dictatorship in paraguay.
  • Wchs tv channel 8 in charleston-huntington, wv (abc) begins

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August 15, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th 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 15, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on August 15th, 1954 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 15, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 15, 1954 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 08:20 pm and setting at 08:36 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 14, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Sep 12, 1954.

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Who was born on August 15, 1954?


Famous people born on August 15, 1954:

  • Stieg Larsson
    Stieg Larsson

    Swedish journalist and writer.

  • Akira Nagatsuma

    Japanese politician known for his work in the House of Representatives.

  • Mary Jo Salter

    American poet.

  • Stanley A. McChrystal

    Soldier.

  • Henri de Castries
  • Riccardo Bonacina
  • Corrado Danzi
  • Carmine Florio
  • Kim Hwang-ho
  • María Teresa Ramírez
  • Bob Wilkerson

Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:

  • Jennifer Lawrence
    Jennifer Lawrence

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, and X-Men: First Class.

  • Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck

    American actor.

  • Anthony Anderson
    Anthony Anderson

    Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.

  • Debra Messing
    Debra Messing

    Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.

  • Nino Ferrer
    Nino Ferrer

    Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

  • Julia Child
    Julia Child

    American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek

    Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

  • Cogie Domingo
    Cogie Domingo

    Filipino actor.

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August 15, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 69 years 7 months old,

or 835 months and 13 days old,

or 3632 weeks and 4 days old,

or 25428 days old,

if you were born on August 15, 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 15, 1954?

There are 140 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 15, 1954.

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August 15, 1954: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on August 15th?

Famous deaths on August 15th:

  • Jan Kiepura
    Jan Kiepura

    Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").

  • Paul Lukas
    Paul Lukas

    Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.

  • August Schellenberg
    August Schellenberg

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.

  • Lavante Dubois

    Lavante Dubois was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and number theory.

  • Mckenleigh Avery

    Mckenleigh Avery was a renowned author known for their thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works of fiction.

  • Jyron Fitzgerald

    Jyron Fitzgerald was a celebrated biographer known for his insightful and meticulously researched works on influential figures in history.

  • Elfida Vargas

    Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.

  • Severus Levy

    Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.

  • Earsel Hines

    Earsel Hines was a renowned American dancer who made significant contributions to the field of modern dance.

  • Yaacov Ziv

    Co-inventor of the Lempel-Ziv compression algorithms.

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August 15, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 15, 1954:

  • Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
  • Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
  • Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
  • RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
  • Acadie ? National Day
  • Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
  • India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
  • Korea ? Liberation Day
  • Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
  • Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day
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August 15, 1954: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 15, 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 15, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

August 15, 1954: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 15, 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 15, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 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 15, 1954: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 15, 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 15, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 15, 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 15, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 15, 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 15, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 15, 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

By:

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

The Fall Of A Titan by Igor Gouzenko

The Fall Of A Titan

By:

Fall Of A Titan, The by Gouzenko Igor

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

The Mind Alive

By:

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

But We Were Born Free by Elmer Holmes Davis

But We Were Born Free

By:

Book by Davis, Elmer Holmes

Animals, Men And Myths by Richard Lewinsohn

Animals, Men And Myths

By:

351 pages. Illustrated. Illustrated.

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Who was the US President on August 15, 1954?

On August 15, 1954 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1954?

On August 15, 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 15, 1954?

On August 15, 1954 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 15th?

August 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency, three suicide bombers kill 27 and injure 83 people near maiduguri (nigeria).
  • 2016 - At least 11 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition that struck a northern yemen hospital run by medecins sans frontieres.

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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 15, 1954