What the sky looked like on August 16, 1954
Get the star map showing the sky over this special date
US date format: 8/16/1954, UK date format: 16/8/1954
It was Monday, under the sign of Leo (see birth chart on August 16, 1954). The US president was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include James Cameron and George Galloway.
In UK Cara Mia by David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra was in the top 5 hits.
Dawn at Socorro, directed by George Sherman, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1954
while The Power Of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Toi et moi.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the whole 1954 or at August 16 across the years.
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