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August 24, 1954 was the 236th day of the year 1954, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 24, 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 24, 1954, who was born and died on August 24, 1954, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 24, 1954, which were the most popular songs (ex. Skokiaan by Ralph Marterie & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Sabrina, directed by Billy Wilder), TV series (e.g. The Greatest Gift) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 24th, 1954 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 24, 1954?
- August 24, 1954: What happened on that day?
- August 24, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 24, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 24, 1954?
- August 24, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 24, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
- August 24, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 24, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
- August 24, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 24, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 24, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 24, 1954?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 24, 1954?
- Who was the Pope on August 24, 1954?
What day of the week was August 24, 1954?
August 24, 1954 was a Tuesday and it was the 236th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 24, 1954 can also be written as 8/24/1954 in the US and as 24/8/1954 in UK and Europe.
August 24, 1954: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 24, 1954:
- Eisenhower signs communist control act, outlawing the communist party
- In the usa, the communist control act is passed, at height of mccarthyism.
- International amateur athletic federation recognizes red china.
- The communist control act goes into effect. the american communist party is outlawed.
- The brazilian president, getulio vargas, commits suicide after being accused of involvement in a conspiracy to murder a brazilian air force officer.
- Vice president joão café filho takes office as president of brazil, following the suicide of getúlio vargas.
August 24, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 24, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 24th, 1954 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 24, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 24, 1954 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 24, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 02:03 am and setting at 06:02 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 24, 1954?
Famous people born on August 24, 1954:
- Philippe Cataldo
Algerian-french singer-songwriter.
- Heini Otto
Coach and manager of the dutch football team.
- Alain Daigle
French canadian ice hockey player.
- Michael Tomson
South african entrepreneur in surfwear, who was one the best surfers of the 1970s and 1980s (ranked #5 in 1976).
- Lina Polito
- Jan Ingemann Sørensen
- Gabriele Wetzko
- Rick McCallum
- Billy Chau
- Leonard Foglia
- Simo Nikolić
- Ol'ga Baryševa
- Michel Crépu
Whose famous birthday is on August 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 24th:
![Rupert Grint]()
Rupert GrintRupert grint is a british actor best known for his role as ron weasley in the harry potter film series.
![Dave Chappelle]()
Dave ChappelleDave chappelle is an american comedian and actor known for his stand-up comedy and the chappelle's show.
![Chad Michael Murray]()
Chad Michael MurrayChad michael murray is an american actor and former fashion model, best known for his roles in the television series one tree hill and the...
![Paulo Coelho]()
Paulo CoelhoBrazilian esoteric author.
![Stephen Fry]()
Stephen FryBritish actor, comedian, and writer known for his wit and humor.
![Martha Higareda]()
Martha HigaredaMartha higareda is a mexican actress known for her roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'altered carbon' and 'no manches frida'.
![Anne Archer]()
Anne ArcherAmerican actress.
![Marlee Matlin]()
Marlee MatlinAmerican actress, winner of the oscar for best actress in 1985's "children of a lesser god" her film credits include "the man in the golden...
![Pia Degermark]()
Pia DegermarkSwedish actress.
![Takashi Miike]()
Takashi MiikeJapanese screenwriter and producer of japanese actors.
August 24, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 69 years 7 months old,
or 835 months and 27 days old,
or 3634 weeks and 4 days old,
or 25442 days old,
if you were born on August 24, 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 24, 1954?
There are 126 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 24th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 1954?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 24, 1954.
August 24, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 24, 1954:
- Getúlio Vargas
Brazilian lawyer and politician, 14th president of brazil (b. 1882).
- Lewis D. Collins
What famous deaths happened on August 24th?
Famous deaths on August 24th:
![Richard Attenborough]()
Richard AttenboroughEnglish actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.
![Julie Harris]()
Julie HarrisAmerican actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.
![Louis Prima]()
Louis PrimaAmerican actor and trumpet player (d. 1978).
![Jane Greer]()
Jane GreerAmerican singer and actress (d. 2001).
![Jay Thomas]()
Jay ThomasAmerican actor, comedian, and radio talk show host (b. 1948).
![Amanda Randolph]()
Amanda RandolphActress (danny thomas amos n andy), is killed at 65.
- Charlie Watts
Charlie watts is a renowned drummer best known for being a member of the legendary rock band the rolling stones.
- Sakae Mutsu
Japanese statesman and diplomat.
- Delancey
Prominent loyalist during the American Revolution.
- Muriel Siebert
Muriel Siebert was the first woman to own a seat on the New York Stock Exchange and founded the securities firm Muriel Siebert & Co.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 24th
August 24, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 24, 1954:
- Liberia: Flag Day
- RC Saints - Feast day of Saint Bartholomew
- Roman festivals - first of the 3 days on which the mundus was opened
- Ukraine: National Holiday, independence from Russia (1991)
- Sierra Leone: President's Birthday
August 24, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 24, 1954 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 23rd and August 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 24, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 1954 was Skokiaan by Ralph Marterie & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.
August 24, 1954: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 24, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 23rd and August 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ralph Marterie & His Orchestra - Skokiaan
August 24, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 24, 1954 was Cara Mia by David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.
August 24, 1954: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 24, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 23rd and August 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra - Cara Mia
- Kitty Kallen - Little Things Mean A Lot
- Frank Sinatra - Three Coins In The Fountain
- Perry Como - Idle Gossip
- Doris Day - Secret Love
August 24, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 24, 1954 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Sabrina
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Billy Wilder
Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn, William Holden, Walter Hampden
Country: United States of America
Senso
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Luchino Visconti
Starring: Farley Granger, Alida Valli, Massimo Girotti, Heinz Moog
Country: United States of America
Down Three Dark Streets
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Arnold Laven
Starring: Broderick Crawford, Ruth Roman, Martha Hyer, Marisa Pavan
Private Hell 36
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Don Siegel
Starring: Ida Lupino, Steve Cochran, Howard Duff, Dean Jagger
Three Hours to Kill
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Alfred L. Werker
Starring: Dana Andrews, Donna Reed, Dianne Foster, Stephen Elliott
August 24, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 24, 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:
The Greatest Gift
Release year: 1954
Paradise Island
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Bert Glennon
Gamble on Love
Release year: 1954
The Blue Angel
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Josef von Sternberg
A Time to Live
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Rick Wallace
August 24, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 24, 1954 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Never Victorious, Never Defeated
By: Taylor Caldwell
Personal Name: Caldwell Taylor, 1900-1985. Main Title: Never victorious, never defeated. Published/Created by McGraw-Hill, New York [1954] Description: 549 p. 21 cm.
Madame De Pompadour
By: Nancy Mitford
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.
The Song Of Ruth
By: Frank G. Slaughter
The song of Ruth: Ruth is the Bible's most beautiful heroine and the Old Testament's most beloved love story.
Away All Boats
By: Kenneth Dodson
This vivid portrayal shows the sailors and officers of the fictional amphibious transport USS Belinda during the Pacific War II.
Who was the US President on August 24, 1954?
On August 24, 1954 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 24, 1954?
On August 24, 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 24, 1954?
On August 24, 1954 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 24th?
August 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:
- 2018 - Spanish government approves a decree amending the historical memory law that allows the government to exhume francisco franco’s remains from valle de los caidos.
- 2017 - Archaeology in israel: an archaeological mosaic from the 6th century, dated to justinian i's rule, was discovered while installing communication cables inside jerusalem's old city.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: us-backed rebels and the turkish armed forces join forces to take jarabulus from isil. to prevent isil from retaking areas they will not retreat from, the turkish land forces are also bombarding ypg positions.
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.
