Saturday August 21, 1954: on this day

August 21, 1954 was the 233rd day of the year 1954, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 21, 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 21, 1954, who was born and died on August 21, 1954, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 21, 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 21st, 1954 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 21, 1954?


August 21, 1954 was a Saturday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 21, 1954 can also be written as 8/21/1954 in the US and as 21/8/1954 in UK and Europe.

August 21, 1954 in August 1954 calendar

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August 21, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st 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 21, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on August 21st, 1954 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 21, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 21, 1954 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 21, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 11:07 pm and setting at 03:45 pm.

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 21, 1954?


Famous people born on August 21, 1954:

  • Archie Griffin

    American football player.

  • Humbert Balsan

    French film producer and chair of the european film academy.

  • Steve Smith

    American drummer (journey montrose moves ahead of the rd crusaders, vital information).

  • Al Roker

    Entertainer.

  • Chip Coffey

    American psychic who appears on paranormal television programs as a medium, primarily "psychic state" and "psychic children.

  • Bruce Berenyi

    American professional athlete.

  • Didier Six

    He was a french international football/soccer player who played as a forward and won 52 caps.

  • Bodil Niska

    Norwegian composer and saxophonist.

  • Steve Smith (musician)
  • Jeff Blynn
  • Fabio Jephcott
  • Vittorio Marini

Whose famous birthday is on August 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 21st:

  • Kim Cattrall
    Kim Cattrall

    Kim cattrall is an english-born actress known for her role as samantha jones in the tv series sex and the city.

  • Usain Bolt
    Usain Bolt

    Jamaican sprinter and athlete.

  • Hayden Panettiere
    Hayden Panettiere

    American actress, model and singer.

  • RJ Mitte
    RJ Mitte

    Rj mitte is an american actor best known for his role as walter white jr.

  • Joe Strummer
    Joe Strummer

    British singer and musician (the clash), (d. 2002).

  • Carrie-Anne Moss
    Carrie-Anne Moss

    Carrie-anne moss is a canadian actress best known for her role as trinity in the matrix trilogy.

  • Alicia Witt
    Alicia Witt

    American actress who made her debut on prime-time tv as zoey, the role she played on "cybill", was the first to make it big on prime-time...

  • Kenny Rogers
    Kenny Rogers

    American entertainer.

  • Peter Weir
    Peter Weir

    Sydney, nsw -- writer (witness, dead poets society).

  • Bo Burnham
    Bo Burnham

    American comedian, actor, musician, poet, and singer-songwriter.

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August 21, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 69 years 8 months old,

or 836 months and 4 days old,

or 3635 weeks and 5 days old,

or 25450 days old,

if you were born on August 21, 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 21, 1954?

There are 118 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 21, 1954.

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August 21, 1954: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 21, 1954:

  • Ottavio Bollea
  • Antonio Minto
  • Amedeo Bignami
  • Manlio Capitolo

What famous deaths happened on August 21st?

Famous deaths on August 21st:

  • Leon Trotsky
    Leon Trotsky

    Russian politician, leader of the bolshevik revolution.

  • Charles Eames

    Renowned American designer known for his contributions to architecture and furniture design.

  • Ray Eames

    Renowned designer and architect who, along with her husband Charles Eames, made significant contributions to modern architecture and...

  • Shivan Chandrasekhar

    Shivan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the understanding of stellar structure and...

  • Wahneta Twin

    Prolific writer known for her captivating novels.

  • Claude Navier

    French engineer and physicist who derived the Navier-Stokes equations, which are used to describe the motion of viscous fluid substances.

  • Durelle White

    Legendary Canadian boxer known for his powerful punches and exciting fights.

  • Raul Seixas

    Pablo coelho's partner and brazilian singer, new age composer.

  • Johnte Washington

    Johnte Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.

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August 21, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 21, 1954:

  • Ninoy Aquino Day - special holiday in the Philippines.
  • Orthodox - Thaddaeus
  • RC saints - Pope Pius X
  • Roman festivals - Consualia, in honor of Consus, is held

Observances on August 21, 1954:

  • International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
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August 21, 1954: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 21, 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 21, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 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 21, 1954: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 21, 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 21, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 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 21, 1954: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 21, 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 21, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 21, 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 21, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 21, 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 21, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 21, 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 Wreath For The Enemy by Pamela Frankau

A Wreath For The Enemy

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"In my youth... I had an overwhelming passion for being like other people. I was unable to reach the romantic world of other people.

A Child Of The Century by Ben Hecht

A Child Of The Century

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Book by Hecht, Ben

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."

Cell 2455 Death Row by Caryl Chessman

Cell 2455 Death Row

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Caryl Chessman, a 27-year-old petty crime, was sentenced to death in California for two counts of sexual assault in June 1948. This case is still one of the most important in California.

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Who was the US President on August 21, 1954?

On August 21, 1954 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 1954?

On August 21, 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 21, 1954?

On August 21, 1954 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 21st?

August 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: mortars fired on kabul's diplomatic quarter during president ashraf ghani's speech. police say that the attackers have been killed and four others are injured after hours of fighting.
  • 2017 - Aftermath from the 2017 barcelona attacks: a spanish police officer hunting the chief suspect in the van attack in barcelona last thursday shot dead a man west of barcelona who was wearing an explosive belt.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a suicide car bomb by al-shabaab kills at least 20 people in galkayo, somalia's semi-autonomous puntland.

Find out more about August 21st

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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.

Saturday August 21, 1954