What happened on Monday August 02, 1954?

About August 2nd, 1954, in brief:

  • Historical events: Tahar Ben Ammar was appointed as the Premier of Tunisia during a critical period of the country's transition towards independence from French colonial rule. This appointment represented an important moment in Tunisia's political development in the mid-1950s.
  • Day of the week: August 2nd, 1954 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: This Ole House by Rosemary Clooney
  • #1 UK song: Cara Mia by David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra
  • Popular movie: Her Twelve Men directed by Robert Z. Leonard

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August 02, 1954: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 02, 1954:

  • Tunisia's Political Leadership Change Tahar Ben Ammar was appointed as the Premier of Tunisia during a critical period of the country's transition towards independence from French colonial rule. This appointment represented an important moment in Tunisia's political development in the mid-1950s.
  • Cornwall MRC Formula 1 Race The 1954 II Cornwall MRC Formula 1 Race took place at the historic Davidstow Circuit in Cornwall, United Kingdom. John Coombs emerged victorious, driving a Lotus Mk VIII, in a competitive motorsport event that highlighted the emerging British racing scene of the 1950s.
  • Sammy McIlroy: Northern Irish Football Personality Sammy McIlroy, a notable Northern Irish footballer and later football manager, was recognized for his contributions to the sport. His career would span both playing and coaching roles in football, representing Northern Ireland's sporting talent.

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August 02, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was August 02, 1954?


August 02, 1954 was a Monday and it was the 214th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1954 can also be written as 8/2/1954 in the US and as 2/8/1954 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 02, 1954?


Famous people born on August 02, 1954:

  • Sammy McIlroy

    Prominent Northern Irish footballer who played for Manchester United and the Northern Ireland national team, later becoming a respected...

  • Ken MacLeod

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August 02, 1954: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 02, 1954:

  • Teodor Regedziński

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August 02, 1954: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 02, 1954 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 2nd and August 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

August 02, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1954 was This Ole House by Rosemary Clooney, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

  1. - This Ole House youtube
  2. - They Were Doin' The Mambo youtube
  3. - Cinnamon Sinner youtube
  4. - The High And The Mighty youtube

August 02, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 1954 was Cara Mia by David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

  1. - Cara Mia youtube
  2. - Little Things Mean A Lot youtube
  3. - Three Coins In The Fountain youtube
  4. - Idle Gossip youtube
  5. - Secret Love youtube
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August 02, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.

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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 02, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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August 02, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 02, 1954 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 02, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 09:46 am and setting at 10:08 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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How old is someone born on August 02, 1954?


Someone born on August 02, 1954 is:

70 years 10 months old,

or 850 months and 3 days old,

or 3696 weeks and 3 days old,

or 25875 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 02, 1954?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1954?

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