What happened on Tuesday August 03, 1954?

Here's what happened on August 03, 1954:

• First Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) Aircraft Successfully Flies On August 3, 1954, a groundbreaking moment in aviation history occurred with the first successful flight of a Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft. This technological innovation represented a significant leap forward in aerospace engineering, enabling aircraft to take off and land vertically without requiring a traditional runway, which would dramatically expand operational flexibility for military and potentially civilian applications.
• Death of Colette, Renowned French Novelist On August 3, 1954, Colette, a celebrated French novelist and influential literary figure, passed away at the age of 81. Known for her provocative and intimate writing style, Colette was a pioneering author who made significant contributions to 20th-century French literature, exploring themes of femininity, sexuality, and human relationships.

Events in 1954

August 03, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 03, 1954

Newspapers from Aug. 03, 1954

August 03, 1954 was a Tuesday and it was the 215th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 03, 1954 can also be written as 8/3/1954 in the US and as 3/8/1954 in UK and Europe.

August 03, 1954 in August 1954 calendar

Famous people died on August 03, 1954:

• Colette

  French author known for her sensual and witty novels such as 'Gigi.

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on August 3rd

August 03, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 03, 1954 was This Ole House by Rosemary Clooney, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

1. Rosemary Clooney - This Ole House
2. Vaughn Monroe & His Orchestra - They Were Doin' The Mambo
3. Tony Bennett - Cinnamon Sinner
4. Victor Young & His Orchestra - The High And The Mighty

August 03, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 03, 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. David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra - Cara Mia
2. Kitty Kallen - Little Things Mean A Lot
3. Frank Sinatra - Three Coins In The Fountain
4. Perry Como - Idle Gossip
5. Doris Day - Secret Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 3rd 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 03, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 03, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 03, 1954 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 03, 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 03, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 10:47 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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Your place in the Universe on August 03, 1954

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Someone born on August 03, 1954 is:

70 years 9 months old,

or 849 months and 11 days old,

or 3693 weeks and 1 day old,

or 25852 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 03, 1954?

There are 81 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 3rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 03, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 03, 1954.

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