Thursday August 05, 1954: on this day

August 05, 1954 was the 217th day of the year 1954, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 05, 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 05, 1954, who was born and died on August 05, 1954, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 05, 1954, which were the most popular songs (ex. This Ole House by Rosemary Clooney), movies (e.g. Her Twelve Men, directed by Robert Z. Leonard), TV series (e.g. Paradise Island) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 5th, 1954 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 05, 1954?


August 05, 1954 was a Thursday and it was the 217th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 1954 can also be written as 8/5/1954 in the US and as 5/8/1954 in UK and Europe.

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August 05, 1954: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 05, 1954:

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August 05, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th 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 05, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on August 5th, 1954 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 05, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 05, 1954 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 05, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 12:47 pm and setting at 11:01 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 05, 1954?


Famous people born on August 05, 1954:

  • Richard Preston

    American journalist, author, and science enthusiast.

  • Eddie "Fingers" Ojeda in The Bronx

    New york, usa: rocker (twisted brother - "we're not gonna take it").

  • Catherine Pégard
  • Graham Windeatt
  • Alessandra Graziottin
  • Michel Ciaravino
  • Paolo Odorizzi
  • Bernardo Recamán Santos
  • Radad Loukili

Whose famous birthday is on August 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 5th:

  • Genelia D'Souza
    Genelia D'Souza

    Genelia d'souza is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in popular movies such as 'jaane tu.

  • Loni Anderson
    Loni Anderson

    American actress.

  • John Huston
    John Huston

    American screenwriter, actor, and director of film.

  • Maureen McCormick
    Maureen McCormick

    Maureen McCormick is an American actress best known for her role as Marcia Brady on the television series 'The Brady Bunch.

  • Mark Strong
    Mark Strong

    Mark strong is a british actor known for his roles in films such as kingsman, sherlock holmes, and tinker tailor soldier spy.

  • John Saxon
    John Saxon

    American actor.

  • Jesse Williams
    Jesse Williams

    Jesse williams is an american actor known for his role as dr.

  • Kara Tointon
    Kara Tointon

    British actress recognized for her work on stage and screen.

  • Jonathan Silverman
    Jonathan Silverman

    American producer and actor.

  • Olivia Holt
    Olivia Holt

    American actress and singer[29].

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August 05, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 69 years 7 months old,

or 835 months and 24 days old,

or 3634 weeks and 1 day old,

or 25439 days old,

if you were born on August 05, 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 05, 1954?

There are 129 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 05, 1954.

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August 05, 1954: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on August 5th?

Famous deaths on August 5th:

  • Marilyn Monroe
    Marilyn Monroe

    American actress, singer, model and actress.

  • Richard Burton
    Richard Burton

    Brilliant and famous welsh actor.

  • Alec Guinness
    Alec Guinness

    British actor, born in the 1930s.

  • Carmen Miranda
    Carmen Miranda

    Portuguese-american actress, known as "the brazilian bombshell", is flamboyant and a magnet for people.

  • Judy Canova
    Judy Canova

    American actress and comedian (b. 1913).

  • Queenie Smith
    Queenie Smith

    Actress/dancer (funny side), passes away at the age of 79.

  • Charles Carson
    Charles Carson

    Actor, "cry the beloved land", dies at 87.

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August 05, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 05, 1954:

  • St. Memmius
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Oswald
  • St. Afra and her companions
  • Burkina Faso - Independence Day
  • Croatia - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day
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August 05, 1954: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 05, 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 05, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 1954 was This Ole House by Rosemary Clooney, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

August 05, 1954: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 05, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 2nd and August 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

August 05, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 05, 1954 was Cara Mia by David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week August 2nd and August 8th.

August 05, 1954: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 05, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 2nd and August 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

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August 05, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 05, 1954 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Her Twelve Men

Her Twelve Men

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Robert Z. Leonard

Starring: Greer Garson, Robert Ryan, Barry Sullivan, Richard Haydn

The Beachcomber

The Beachcomber

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Muriel Box

Starring: Glynis Johns, Robert Newton, Donald Sinden, Paul Rogers

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

August 05, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 05, 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 05, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 05, 1954 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Mind Alive by Harry Allen Overstreet and Bonaro W. Overstreet

The Mind Alive

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1954. First Edition. W. W. Norton & Company, Inc., 333 pages. 1 lb 6 oz. (Dark Green Hardcover, with gold lettering spine). The

Mary Anne by Daphne du Maurier

Mary Anne

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American du Maurier Classics fans are eagerly awaiting the highly anticipated reissue. Sunday Telegraph "Likely to rank among the best books by the author."

Of Whales And Men by R.B. Robertson

Of Whales And Men

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1954 Alfred A. Knopf Edition. Illustrated hardcover book on whaling

Away All Boats by Kenneth Dodson

Away All Boats

By:

This vivid portrayal shows the sailors and officers of the fictional amphibious transport USS Belinda during the Pacific War II.

A Child Of The Century by Ben Hecht

A Child Of The Century

By:

Book by Hecht, Ben

history

Who was the US President on August 05, 1954?

On August 05, 1954 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1954?

On August 05, 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 05, 1954?

On August 05, 1954 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about August 5th?

August 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:

  • 2018 - Three czech soldiers are killed by a taliban suicide bomber in afghanistan during the war in afghanistan (2001 to present). the bombing also leaves two u.s. soldiers and two afghan soldiers with serious injuries.
  • 2017 - 2017 v-22 osprey accident: three marine corps members are missing following a mv-22 osprey collision off the coast of queensland, australia. twenty-three of the 26 people aboard have been rescued. (ap),
  • 2016 - 2016 assam attacks: gunmen open fire on a assam market, india. 13 people are killed and 18 are injured.

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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.

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