Sunday August 01, 1954: on this day

August 01, 1954 was the 213th day of the year 1954, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 01, 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 01, 1954, who was born and died on August 01, 1954, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 01, 1954, which were the most popular songs (ex. The High And The Mighty by Les Baxter & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Rear Window, directed by Alfred Hitchcock), TV series (e.g. Paradise Island) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 1st, 1954 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 01, 1954?


August 01, 1954 was a Sunday and it was the 213th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 01, 1954 can also be written as 8/1/1954 in the US and as 1/8/1954 in UK and Europe.

August 01, 1954 in August 1954 calendar

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August 01, 1954: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 01, 1954:

  • Louison bobet wins his 2nd tour de france
  • Wkbt tv channel 8 in la crosse, wi (cbs) begins broadcasting
  • The first indochina war ends with the viet minh in vietnam, the khmer issarak in cambodia and the pathet lao in laos emerging victorious against the french army and the viet minh is reorganised into the viet cong.

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August 01, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st 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 01, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Horse personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 1st, 1954 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 01, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 01, 1954 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 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 01, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 08:44 am and setting at 09:45 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 16, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Aug 14, 1954.

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Who was born on August 01, 1954?


Famous people born on August 01, 1954:

  • Augusten Agboola Browne

    Nigerian politician known for his contributions to public service.

  • Jacquette Van Peebles

    Jacquette Van Peebles is an American journalist and filmmaker who has worked for various news outlets, including CBS News and NBC News.

  • Genji Nakamura

    Innovative engineer known for his work in semiconductor technology and LED lighting.

  • Darla Moore

    Darla Moore is a successful golfer known for her achievements on the golf course.

  • Benno Möhlmann

    German manager and footballer.

  • James Gleick

    American journalist and author.

  • Trevor Berbick

    Jamaican-canadian boxer (d. 2006).

  • Basil Fearrington

    American astrologer and writer with articles in american astrology and dell horoscope.

  • Nicandro Marinacci
  • Giulio Rivera

Whose famous birthday is on August 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 1st:

  • Jason Momoa
    Jason Momoa

    Jason momoa is an american actor known for his roles as khal drogo in game of thrones and aquaman in the dc extended universe.

  • Sam Mendes
    Sam Mendes

    British film and stage director.

  • Meena Kumari
    Meena Kumari

    Indian actress in film (d. 1972).

  • Giancarlo Giannini
    Giancarlo Giannini

    He is an italian actor with sad eyes, and the tragicomic hero of many wertmuller films.

  • Chuck D
    Chuck D

    American rapper and producer (public enemy the bomb squad, confrontation camp).

  • Demián Bichir
    Demián Bichir

    Mexican-american producer and actor.

  • Nathalie Delon
    Nathalie Delon

    Nathalie delon was a french actress known for her roles in films such as le samouraï and the sicilian clan.

  • David Wain
    David Wain

    American screenwriter and actor.

  • Geoffrey Holder
    Geoffrey Holder

    Brazilian actor, choreographer, director, and dancer.

  • Kris Holden-Ried
    Kris Holden-Ried

    Canadian actor.

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August 01, 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 01, 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 01, 1954?

There are 126 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 01, 1954.

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August 01, 1954: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 01, 1954:

  • Charles-A Cingria

    Writer.

  • Giovanni Cosattini

What famous deaths happened on August 1st?

Famous deaths on August 1st:

  • Wilford Brimley
    Wilford Brimley

    Wilford brimley was an american actor known for his roles in cocoon, the thing, and the natural.

  • Frances Farmer
    Frances Farmer

    American actress and "miss sex appeal of 1937" leading lady.

  • Cilla Black
    Cilla Black

    British tv host and singer.

  • Eva Bartok
    Eva Bartok

    Hungarian-english actress (d. 1998).

  • Strother Martin
    Strother Martin

    American actor, who plays western characters with grizzled accents.

  • Florence Eldridge
    Florence Eldridge

    Broadway actress, the swan, dies at 86.

  • Pola Negri
    Pola Negri

    Polish-american actress.

  • Bal Gangadhar Tilak
    Bal Gangadhar Tilak

    Indian leader of the indian nationalist party (born 1856).

  • Corazon Aquino

    Aristocratic filipino family.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 1st

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August 01, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 01, 1954:

  • Orthodox Christianity - Procession of the Cross
  • Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago - Emancipation Day
  • St. Pellegrini/Peregrinus
  • Angola - Armed Forces Day
  • Switzerland - National Day
  • Benin - National Day
  • Sts. Faith, Hope, and Charity (sisters).
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Ethelwolf
  • Yorkshire, United Kingdom - Yorkshire Day
  • People's Republic of China - Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Liberation Army

Observances on August 01, 1954:

  • World Breastfeeding Week, 1-7 August [WHO]
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August 01, 1954: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 01, 1954 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 26th and August 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 01, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 1954 was The High And The Mighty by Les Baxter & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 26th and August 1st.

August 01, 1954: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 01, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 26th and August 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The High And The Mighty
  2. - The High and the Mighty

August 01, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 01, 1954 was Cara Mia by David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 26th and August 1st.

August 01, 1954: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 01, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 26th and August 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Cara Mia
  2. - Little Things Mean A Lot
  3. - Idle Gossip
  4. - Secret Love
  5. - Three Coins In The Fountain

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August 01, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 01, 1954 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

King Richard and the Crusaders

King Richard and the Crusaders

Release year: 1954

Directed by: David Butler

Starring: Rex Harrison, Virginia Mayo, George Sanders, Laurence Harvey

Broken Lance

Broken Lance

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Edward Dmytryk

Starring: Spencer Tracy, Robert Wagner, Jean Peters, Richard Widmark

Country: United States of America

The Far Country

The Far Country

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Anthony Mann

Starring: James Stewart, Ruth Roman, Corinne Calvet, Walter Brennan

Country: United States of America

August 01, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 01, 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 01, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 01, 1954 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

But We Were Born Free by Elmer Holmes Davis

But We Were Born Free

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Book by Davis, Elmer Holmes

The Song Of Ruth by Frank G. Slaughter

The Song Of Ruth

By:

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

The Power Of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale

The Power Of Positive Thinking

By:

With more than five million copies printed, The Power of Positive Thinking is an international bestseller. It has helped millions of people around the globe to find fulfillment through Dr.

A Stillness At Appomattox by Bruce Catton

A Stillness At Appomattox

By:

Bruce Catton was our Civil War historian and was the first to publish his book in 1953. He received the Pulitzer Prize as well as the National Book Award for excellence nonfiction. This

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

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Who was the US President on August 01, 1954?

On August 01, 1954 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 01, 1954?

On August 01, 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 01, 1954?

On August 01, 1954 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 1st?

August 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:

  • 2018 - After workers strike over ticketing changes, the eiffel tower in paris is shut down.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: a blast at a shia mosque in herat in afghanistan kills at most 29 people and injures many more.
  • 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the taliban claim responsibility for the truck bombing at a military base in kabul.

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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 1, 1954