Sunday August 15, 1954: on this day
About August 15th, 1954, in brief:
- Historical events: Alfredo Stroessner begins his dictatorship in Paraguay.
- Day of the week: August 15th, 1954 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Jennifer Lawrence, Ben Affleck
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Cara Mia by David Whitfield (Mantovani & His Orchestra)
- #1 UK song: Cara Mia by David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: Boot Polish directed by Prakash Arora
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Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 15, 1954?
- August 15, 1954: What happened on that day?
- August 15, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 15, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 15, 1954?
- How old is someone born on August 15, 1954?
- August 15, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
- August 15, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 15, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
- August 15, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 15, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 15, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 15, 1954?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1954?
- Who was the Pope on August 15, 1954?
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: 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
August 15, 1954: What were the magazines covers that day?
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August 15, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
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?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.
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August 15, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
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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Famous people born on August 15, 1954:
- 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
Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, and X-Men: First Class.
- Ben Affleck
American actor.
- Debra Messing
Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.
- 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'.
- Nino Ferrer
Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.
- Julia Child
American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.
- Mike Connors
Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.
- Zeljko Ivanek
Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).
- Wendy Hiller
England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).
- Cogie Domingo
Filipino actor.
How old is someone born on August 15, 1954?
Someone born on August 15, 1954 is:
69 years 9 months old,
or 837 months and 21 days old,
or 3642 weeks and 3 days old,
or 25497 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 1954?
There are 71 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.
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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
Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").
- August Schellenberg
Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.
- Paul Lukas
Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.
- 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.
- Lancer Sharma
Lancer Sharma was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of number theory.
- 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.
- Rahi Masoom Reza
Renowned Indian novelist and screenwriter known for his works depicting the social and political landscape of India.
- Severus Levy
Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.
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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
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:
- David Whitfield (Mantovani & His Orchestra) - Cara Mia
- Patti Page - 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:
- 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 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:
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:
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:
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.
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.
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.