What happened on Friday August 13, 1954?

Here's what happened on August 13, 1954:

• Death of Hugo Eckener Hugo Eckener, the renowned President of the Zeppelin Dirigible Company and a key figure in the history of airship technology, passes away.
• Indian Annexation of Dadra and Nagar Haveli Portuguese colonial forces surrender to the Indian Security and Rescue Police (SRP) during the annexation of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, a significant moment in India's post-colonial territorial consolidation.
• First Broadcast of Pakistan's National Anthem Radio Pakistan officially broadcasts the "Qaumī Tarāna", the national anthem of Pakistan, marking a significant moment in the country's cultural and national identity.
• Birth of Political Figures Two notable political figures are born: Francois Hollande, who would later become the 24th President of the French Republic, and Leung Chun-ying, a prominent Chinese politician.
• NFL Chicago All-Star Game The 21st NFL Chicago All-Star Game takes place, with Detroit defeating the All-Stars with a score of 31-6, showcasing professional football competition.
• Birth of Mark Fidrych Mark Fidrych, an American baseball player known for his unique pitching style and personality, is born. He would later become a notable figure in Major League Baseball during the 1970s.

Events in 1954

August 13, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 13, 1954

Newspapers from Aug. 13, 1954

August 13, 1954 was a Friday and it was the 225th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 13, 1954 can also be written as 8/13/1954 in the US and as 13/8/1954 in UK and Europe.

August 13, 1954 in August 1954 calendar

Famous people born on August 13, 1954:

• Pat Metheny

  Grammy Award-winning jazz guitarist and composer, known for his innovative approach to jazz fusion and his distinctive musical style.

• Francois Hollande

  Former President of France who served from 2012 to 2017, representing the Socialist Party and leading the country during a complex political...

• Nico Assumpção

  Renowned Brazilian jazz bass player known for his significant contributions to Brazilian instrumental music before his untimely death in...

• Sam J. Jones

  American actor best known for his role as Flash Gordon in the 1980 science fiction film, which became a cult classic.

• Paul Michael Hill

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on August 13th

Famous people died on August 13, 1954:

• Demetrius Constantine Dounis

  Greek violinist and mandolin player (b. 1886).

• Hermann Wolfgang von Waltershausen

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on August 13th

August 13, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 13, 1954 was Cara Mia by David Whitfield (Mantovani & His Orchestra), according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

1. David Whitfield (Mantovani & His Orchestra) - Cara Mia
2. Patti Page - What A Dream

August 13, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 13, 1954 was Cara Mia by David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week August 9th and August 15th.

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 13th is Leo.

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August 13, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 13, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 13, 1954 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 13, 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 13, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:22 pm and setting at 06:13 am.

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 13, 1954

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Someone born on August 13, 1954 is:

70 years 9 months old,

or 849 months and 1 day old,

or 3691 weeks and 5 days old,

or 25842 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 13, 1954?

There are 91 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 13, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 13, 1954.

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