Monday August 16, 1954: on this day

August 16, 1954 was the 228th day of the year 1954, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 16, 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 16, 1954, who was born and died on August 16, 1954, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 16, 1954, which were the most popular songs (ex. Shake, Rattle, and Roll by Bill Haley & His Comets), movies (e.g. Dawn at Socorro, directed by George Sherman), TV series (e.g. Paradise Island) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 16th, 1954 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 16, 1954?


August 16, 1954 was a Monday and it was the 228th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 1954 can also be written as 8/16/1954 in the US and as 16/8/1954 in UK and Europe.

August 16, 1954 in August 1954 calendar

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August 16, 1954: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 16, 1954:

  • Sports illustrated magazine begins publishing
  • 200 pilgrims drown in farahzad iran rain storm flood
  • The first edition of sports illustrated is published.

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August 16, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th 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 16, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on August 16th, 1954 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 16, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 16, 1954 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 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 16, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 08:47 pm and setting at 09:49 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 16, 1954?


Famous people born on August 16, 1954:

  • James Cameron
    James Cameron

    James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.

  • Benjerman Alire Saenz

    Award-winning author and poet known for his works on identity and coming-of-age.

  • George Galloway

    Scottish politician.

  • Stieg Larsson

    Writer.

  • Joshua Bolten

    American political aide named chief of staff by president george w. bush on march 28, 2006.

  • Ole Kjær
  • Livia Azzariti

Whose famous birthday is on August 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 16th:

  • Kathie Lee Gifford
    Kathie Lee Gifford

    Kathie lee gifford is a television host, singer, and author, best known for co-hosting the talk show 'live! with regis and kathie lee' and...

  • Angela Bassett
    Angela Bassett

    Angela bassett is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as what's love got to do with it, waiting to exhale,...

  • Steve Carell
    Steve Carell

    Carell, an american actor and writer is considered one comedyaeur(tm),'s rising talents.

  • Pierre Richard
    Pierre Richard

    French film director and actor, he is considered one of the most gifted and talented comedians in france.

  • Rumer Willis
    Rumer Willis

    American actress and singer, the child of bruce willis (and wife demi) moore.

  • Vanessa Carlton
    Vanessa Carlton

    Vanessa carlton is a pop singer known for her hit song 'a thousand miles' and her successful music career.

  • Cam Gigandet
    Cam Gigandet

    Cam gigandet is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'the o.c.

  • Clovis Cornillac
    Clovis Cornillac

    French actor in television, film and theater.

  • Julie Newmar
    Julie Newmar

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

  • Timothy Hutton
    Timothy Hutton

    Timothy Hutton is an American actor known for his roles in films like 'Ordinary People' and TV series like 'Leverage'.

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August 16, 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 16, 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 16, 1954?

There are 140 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 16, 1954.

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August 16, 1954: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 16, 1954:

  • Cia Fornaroli
  • Charles Warren

What famous deaths happened on August 16th?

Famous deaths on August 16th:

  • Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley

    American pop singer.

  • Margaret Mitchell
    Margaret Mitchell

    American author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years.

  • Peter Fonda
    Peter Fonda

    American actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Stewart Granger
    Stewart Granger

    Tall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.

  • Amanda Blake
    Amanda Blake

    American actress gunsmoke dies at the age of 60.

  • Anna Kashfi
    Anna Kashfi

    Actress from india-america (d. 2015).

  • Phil Leeds
    Phil Leeds

    American actor (d. 1998).

  • William Windom
    William Windom

    American actor (d. 2012).

  • Louis Jouvet
    Louis Jouvet

    French theatre director, designer, stage worker, teacher, and stage administrator before his film and acting careers.

  • John Hurley
    John Hurley

    At 45, a song writer (son a preacher man) dies.

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August 16, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 16, 1954:

  • RC saints: feast day of Saint Stephen I of Hungary; Saint Roch (helps against plague and skin diseases)
  • USA: legal holiday in Vermont for the Battle of Bennington in 1777 (which actually took place in the state of New York)
  • Palio dell'Assunta in Siena
  • Eastern Orthodox: commemoration of the translation of the Acheiropoietos icon which means "Not made by hands", (also known as the Mandelion; now lost) from Edessa to Constantinople on 16 August 944
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August 16, 1954: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 16, 1954 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 16th and August 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 16, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 1954 was Shake, Rattle, and Roll by Bill Haley & His Comets, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 16, 1954: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 16, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 16th and August 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Shake, Rattle, and Roll

August 16, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 16, 1954 was Cara Mia by David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.

August 16, 1954: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 16, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 16th and August 22nd. 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 16, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 16, 1954 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Dawn at Socorro

Dawn at Socorro

Release year: 1954

Directed by: George Sherman

Starring: Rory Calhoun, Piper Laurie, David Brian, Kathleen Hughes

The Black Knight

The Black Knight

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Tay Garnett

Starring: Alan Ladd, Patricia Medina, André Morell, Harry Andrews

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

August 16, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 16, 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 16, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 16, 1954 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Song Of Ruth by Frank G. Slaughter

The Song Of Ruth

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The song of Ruth: Ruth is the Bible's most beautiful heroine and the Old Testament's most beloved love story.

A Child Of The Century by Ben Hecht

A Child Of The Century

By:

Book by Hecht, Ben

Mr. Hobbs' Vacation by Edward Streeter

Mr. Hobbs' Vacation

By:

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

Madame De Pompadour by Nancy Mitford

Madame De Pompadour

By:

Madame de Pompadour was the mistress Louis XV's first wife. No one could have predicted that she would remain his love interest for so long. She was a member of the bourgeoisie, not an aristocrat.

Mary Anne by Daphne du Maurier

Mary Anne

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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 16, 1954?

On August 16, 1954 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 1954?

On August 16, 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 16, 1954?

On August 16, 1954 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 16th?

August 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 washington veterans day parade: president donald trump's planned military parade on november 10, 2018, has been postponed by the united states department of defense until 2019. estimates for the parade's costs have increased from $12 million up to $92 million.
  • 2017 - Confederate memorials and monuments being removed: several confederate monuments were taken down in baltimore, maryland overnight, including the stonewall jackson and robert e. lee monuments, confederate soldiers and sailors monuments, confederate women's monuments, and roger b. taney sculpture. on august 14, the baltimore city council unanimously approved the removal of the monuments.
  • 2016 - To launch airstrikes against syria, the russian air force uses an iranian airbase near hamadan.

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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.

Monday August 16, 1954