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see horoscope and birth chart for August 21, 1954What happened on Saturday August 21, 1954?
About August 21st, 1954, in brief:
- Historical events: The song 'Shake, Rattle, and Roll' reaches number one on the US charts, representing a pivotal moment in the early rock and roll era and helping to popularize the emerging musical genre among mainstream audiences.
- Day of the week: August 21st, 1954 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: Shake, Rattle, and Roll by Bill Haley & His Comets
- #1 UK song: Cara Mia by David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: Dawn at Socorro directed by George Sherman
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Table of contents
- August 21, 1954: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 21, 1954?
- Who was born on August 21, 1954?
- August 21, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
- August 21, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
- August 21, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 21, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 21, 1954?
- Back in 1954
August 21, 1954: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 21, 1954:
- Bill Haley & His Comets Top US Charts with Rock and Roll Hit The song 'Shake, Rattle, and Roll' reaches number one on the US charts, representing a pivotal moment in the early rock and roll era and helping to popularize the emerging musical genre among mainstream audiences.
- David Whitfield Tops UK Music Charts David Whitfield, accompanied by Mantovani & His Orchestra, reaches number one in the UK with the song 'Cara Mia', showcasing the popular musical styles of mid-1950s British pop music.
- Ivan Stang: Counterculture Writer and Church of the SubGenius Founder Ivan Stang is an American writer, filmmaker, and media artist best known for co-founding the satirical religious movement 'Church of the SubGenius' and pioneering underground publishing and alternative media in the late 20th century.
August 21, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 21, 1954?
August 21, 1954 was a Saturday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 21, 1954 can also be written as 8/21/1954 in the US and as 21/8/1954 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 21, 1954?
Famous people born on August 21, 1954:
- Archie Griffin
Legendary American football player who made history as the first two-time Heisman Trophy winner and three-time All-American.
- Al Roker
Popular American television meteorologist and personality, best known for his long-standing role on NBC's Today Show.
- Humbert Balsan
Influential French film producer who served as chair of the European Film Academy.
- Steve Smith (musician)
August 21, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
August 21, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 21, 1954 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 16th and August 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 21, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 1954 was Shake, Rattle, and Roll by Bill Haley & His Comets, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.
- Bill Haley & His Comets - Shake, Rattle, and Roll
August 21, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 1954 was Cara Mia by David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week August 16th and August 22nd.
- David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra - Cara Mia
- Kitty Kallen - Little Things Mean A Lot
- Frank Sinatra - Three Coins In The Fountain
- Perry Como - Idle Gossip
- Doris Day - Secret Love
August 21, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st is Leo.
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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 21, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.
Discover the Horse personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 21, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 21, 1954 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 21, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 11:07 pm and setting at 03:45 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 14, 1954 while the next full moon would come on Sep 12, 1954.
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Your place in the Universe on August 21, 1954
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Someone born on August 21, 1954 is:
70 years 8 months old,
or 848 months and 23 days old,
or 3690 weeks and 4 days old,
or 25834 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 21, 1954?
There are 99 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 21st 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1954?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 21, 1954.
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Back in 1954
