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April 08, 1954 was the 98th day of the year 1954, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is April 08, 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 April 08, 1954, who was born and died on April 08, 1954, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 08, 1954, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Witness to Murder, directed by Roy Rowland), TV series (e.g. That'S My Boy) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 8th, 1954 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 08, 1954?
- April 08, 1954: What happened on that day?
- April 08, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 08, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 08, 1954?
- April 08, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 08, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
- April 08, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 08, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
- April 08, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 08, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 08, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 08, 1954?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 08, 1954?
- Who was the Pope on April 08, 1954?
What day of the week was April 08, 1954?
April 08, 1954 was a Thursday and it was the 98th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 08, 1954 can also be written as 4/8/1954 in the US and as 8/4/1954 in UK and Europe.
April 08, 1954: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 08, 1954:
- By the beautiful sea opens at majestic theater nyc for 270 performances
- A royal canadian air force canadair harvard collided with a trans-canada airlines canadair north star over moose jaw, saskatchewan, killing 37 people.
- South african airways flight 201 a de havilland dh.106 comet 1 crashes into the sea during night killing 21 people.
April 08, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 8th is Aries.
Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 08, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 08, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
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April 08, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 08, 1954 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 08, 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 April 08, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 39% full, rising at 09:06 am and setting at 12:49 am.
The previous full moon was on Mar 19, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Apr 18, 1954.
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Who was born on April 08, 1954?
Famous people born on April 08, 1954:
- Wanda Austin
Wanda Austin is an American engineer known for her work in the aerospace industry.
- Gary Carter
American baseball player and coach (d. 2012).
- G.V. Loganathan
Indian-american engineer and academic (d. 2007).
- Tony Dorsett
Athlete.
- John Schneider in Mount Kisco
New york, usa: actor (bo-the dukes of hazzard).
- Lalla
Princess lalla amina of morocco (d. 2012).
- Gary Carter catcher (Montreal Expos
New york mets).
- Jackie Chan
Actor.
- Princess Lalla Amina of Morocco (d. 2012)
- Pasqualino Giuditta
Whose famous birthday is on April 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 8th:
![Patricia Arquette]()
Patricia ArquetteAmerican actress.
![Jacques Brel]()
Jacques BrelBelgian-born french composer and lyricist, as well as singer.
![Chris Kyle]()
Chris KyleChris kyle was a highly decorated us navy seal sniper known for his autobiography 'american sniper' and his service during the iraq war.
![Taylor Kitsch]()
Taylor KitschTaylor kitsch is a canadian actor known for his roles in tv series friday night lights and films such as x-men origins: wolverine and...
![Julian Lennon]()
Julian LennonBritish singer, musician, and singer, julian lennon is the son of john lennon (and his first wife cynthia).
![Biz Markie]()
Biz MarkieBiz markie was an american rapper, singer, dj, and record producer known for his hit single 'just a friend'.
![John Schneider]()
John SchneiderJohn schneider is an american actor best known for his role as bo duke in the television series the dukes of hazzard.
![Franco Corelli]()
Franco CorelliItalian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.
![John Gavin]()
John GavinHispanic-american diplomat and actor.
![Robert Kiyosaki]()
Robert KiyosakiCashflow technologies was co-founded by an american businessman.
April 08, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 70 years and 11 days old,
or 840 months and 11 days old,
or 3654 weeks and 1 day old,
or 25579 days old,
if you were born on April 08, 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 April 08, 1954?
There are 354 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 8th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 08, 1954?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on April 08, 1954.
April 08, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
What famous deaths happened on April 8th?
Famous deaths on April 8th:
![Annette Funicello]()
Annette FunicelloAmerican actress.
![Ben Johnson]()
Ben Johnson100m runner (1988 olympics - gold medalist, disqualified).
![Sara Montiel]()
Sara MontielSpanish-mexican actress and singer (b. 1928).
![Claire Trevor]()
Claire TrevorAmerican singer and actress (d. 2000).
![María Félix]()
María FélixMexican film actress.
![Lars Hanson]()
Lars HansonSwedish actor, flesh & devil, dies at 78 after a long battle with illness.
![Frank Milan]()
Frank MilanActor (witness), passes away at 71.
![Arleen Whelan]()
Arleen WhelanDeaths of a stroke at the 78.
- Siler Picasso
Siler Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and printmaker, who is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.
- Majour Picasso
A Spanish artist, Picasso is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, known for his pioneering work in Cubism.
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April 08, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 08, 1954:
- Buddha's Birthday in Japan
Saints celebrated on April 08, 1954:
- Saint Constance
- Saint Walter of Pontoise (died 1099)
- Saint Julie Billiart of Namur (died 1816).
April 08, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 08, 1954 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 5th and April 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 08, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 08, 1954 was I See The Moon by The Stargazers, according to the music chart for the week April 5th and April 11th.
April 08, 1954: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 08, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 5th and April 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Stargazers - I See The Moon
- Doris Day - Secret Love
- Obernkirchen Children's Choir - The Happy Wanderer
- Johnnie Ray - Such A Night
- Kay Starr - Changing Partners
April 08, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 08, 1954 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Witness to Murder
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Roy Rowland
Starring: Barbara Stanwyck, George Sanders, Gary Merrill, Jesse White
Rails Into Laramie
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Jesse Hibbs
Starring: John Payne, Mari Blanchard, Dan Duryea, Joyce Mackenzie
Carnival Story
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Kurt Neumann
Starring: Anne Baxter, Steve Cochran, Lyle Bettger, George Nader
Knock on Wood
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Melvin Frank, Norman Panama
Starring: Danny Kaye, Mai Zetterling, Torin Thatcher, David Burns
Casanova's Big Night
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Norman Z. McLeod
Starring: Bob Hope, Joan Fontaine, Audrey Dalton, Basil Rathbone
April 08, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 08, 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:
That's My Boy
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Sean Anders
Arena
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Jonah Loop
Home
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Tim Johnson
Art Linkletter and the Kids
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Maxwell Shane
Flashback
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Franco Amurri
April 08, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 08, 1954 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Life Is Worth Living
By: Fulton J. Sheen
Life Is Worth Living, a television series featuring Bishop Fulton Sheen, has been viewed by millions of people from all walks and every religion.
Rainbow On The Road
By: Esther Forbes
First printing in VG+ condition. Shelf wear to the spine and bottom of the boards. There are small bumps at the tips. The name is written in the upper right corner.
Forty Plus And Fancy Free
By: Emily Kimbrough
Non-Fiction, Travel and Adventure, American Literature, Women's Literature
Fire In The Ashes
By: Theodore Harold White
This is America's epic adventure as the leader of the Western World.
Who was the US President on April 08, 1954?
On April 08, 1954 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 08, 1954?
On April 08, 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 08, 1954?
On April 08, 1954 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about April 8th?
April 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of April. 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 April 8th, such as:
- 2019 - Tripoli international airport is retaken by forces loyal to the government of national accord from the libyan national army.
- 2018 - 2018 douma chemical attacks: according to the white helmets, at least 70 people died in yesterday's chemical weapons attack in douma (syria). russia and the syrian government deny any chemical attack. (bbc). president donald trump warned russia and iran about bashar al-assad's support and called him "animal assad".
- 2017 - War in afghanistan: an american special forces soldier is killed in action against isil militants in afghanistan’s eastern nangarhar province.
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 April 1954?
April 1954 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
