Wednesday July 21, 1954: on this day

July 21, 1954 was the 202nd day of the year 1954, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is July 21, 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 July 21, 1954, who was born and died on July 21, 1954, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 21, 1954, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Broken Lance, directed by Edward Dmytryk), TV series (e.g. Gamble On Love) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 21st, 1954 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 21, 1954?


July 21, 1954 was a Wednesday and it was the 202nd day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 21, 1954 can also be written as 7/21/1954 in the US and as 21/7/1954 in UK and Europe.

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July 21, 1954: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 21, 1954:

  • At geneva, switzerland, france agrees to independence of north and south vietnam.
  • First indochina war: the geneva conference partitions vietnam into north vietnam and south vietnam.

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July 21, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 21st is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 21, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 21, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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July 21, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 21, 1954 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 21, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 10:44 pm and setting at 01:14 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 July 21, 1954?


Famous people born on July 21, 1954:

  • Bazil Broketail

    Fantasy writer known for the 'Guardians of the Flame' series.

  • Brenda Lawrence

    Brenda Lawrence is an American politician who has been the U.S.

  • Keithon Lamont

    Keithon Lamont is an American politician who has served as the governor of Connecticut since 2019.

  • Danielle Debernard

    French alpine skier, she won two silver medals at the 1972 olympics (slalom), and one bronze in 1976 (giant slalom).

  • Fabienne Égal
  • Aleksandr Abušachmetov
  • Baffo Banfi
  • Eric Maes
  • Hennie Stamsnijder
  • Jean Bernier

Whose famous birthday is on July 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 21st:

  • Robin Williams
    Robin Williams

    After learning improv at l.a.

  • Romeo Santos
    Romeo Santos

    Romeo santos is a world music singer known for being the lead vocalist of the bachata group aventura and for his successful solo career.

  • Aashish Chaudhary
    Aashish Chaudhary

    Indian actor known for his work in Hindi films and television.

  • Sara Sampaio
    Sara Sampaio

    Sara sampaio is a portuguese model known for her work with victoria's secret and sports illustrated.

  • Don Knotts
    Don Knotts

    Don knotts was an american actor best known for his role as barney fife on the andy griffith show.

  • Josh Hartnett
    Josh Hartnett

    Josh hartnett is an american actor known for his roles in films such as pearl harbor, black hawk down, and lucky number slevin.

  • Charlotte Gainsbourg
    Charlotte Gainsbourg

    French-british actress, noted family, and the daughter of serge gainsbourg (singer-actress jane birkin).

  • Jon Lovitz
    Jon Lovitz

    Jon lovitz is an american comedian and actor known for his work on saturday night live and numerous film and television appearances.

  • Jaime Murray
    Jaime Murray

    An english actress who is best known for her roles as stacie monroe on bbc's "hustle" or lila west on showtime's "dexter".

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July 21, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 69 years 8 months old,

or 836 months and 26 days old,

or 3638 weeks and 6 days old,

or 25472 days old,

if you were born on July 21, 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 July 21, 1954?

There are 96 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 21, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on July 21, 1954.

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July 21, 1954: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 21, 1954:

  • Eunice Kennard

    Eunice Kennard was a pioneering neuroscientist known for her work on the nervous system.

  • Ernest Hart
  • Herman Groman

What famous deaths happened on July 21st?

Famous deaths on July 21st:

  • Angharad Rees
    Angharad Rees

    English-welsh actress and jewellery designer (d. 2012).

  • Basil Rathbone
    Basil Rathbone

    For over 40 years, he was a south african-british actor on stage and in film.

  • John Heard
    John Heard

    American actor with a boyish look and friendly manner who won the 1976-77 theatre world award.

  • Herb Edelman
    Herb Edelman

    Actor (odd couple st elsewhere) dies from emphysema aged 62.

  • Leisel Mueller

    Pulitzer Prize-winning poet known for her profound verses.

  • Arwilda Davis

    American sprinter who won multiple medals in international competitions.

  • Adoria Klenk

    Renowned for her vibrant abstract art.

  • Bruk Dumitriu

    Renowned Romanian painter known for his abstract works.

  • Johnye Strickland

    Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

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July 21, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 21, 1954:

  • St. Zoticus
  • St. Victor of Marseilles
  • St. Barhadbesciabus
  • St. Arbogastus
  • Catholic - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Praxedes
  • Singapore: Racial Harmony Day
  • Guam: Liberation Day (1944)
  • Bolivia: Martyrs' Day
  • Belgium: National holiday (1831 - inauguration of LTopold I, first king of the Belgians)
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July 21, 1954: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 21, 1954 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 19th and July 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 21, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 21, 1954 was Cara Mia by David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week July 19th and July 25th.

July 21, 1954: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 21, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 19th and July 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Cara Mia
  2. - Little Things Mean A Lot
  3. - Secret Love
  4. - Idle Gossip
  5. - Wanted

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July 21, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 21, 1954 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Broken Lance

Broken Lance

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Edward Dmytryk

Starring: Spencer Tracy, Robert Wagner, Jean Peters, Richard Widmark

Country: United States of America

The Far Country

The Far Country

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Anthony Mann

Starring: James Stewart, Ruth Roman, Corinne Calvet, Walter Brennan

Country: United States of America

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Stanley Donen

Starring: Jane Powell, Howard Keel, Jeff Richards, Russ Tamblyn

Country: United States of America

Living It Up

Living It Up

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Norman Taurog

Starring: Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Janet Leigh, Edward Arnold

Susan Slept Here

Susan Slept Here

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Frank Tashlin

Starring: Dick Powell, Debbie Reynolds, Anne Francis, Glenda Farrell

July 21, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 21, 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:

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

The Duke

The Duke

Release year: 1954

Directed by: Philip Spink

July 21, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 21, 1954 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Reason Why by Cecil Woodham-Smith

The Reason Why

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The Charge of the Light Brigade was a tragic farce in British campaign history. Cecil Woodham Smith demonstrates that the responsibility for the deaths of soldiers is shared by both men and women.

The Gipsy In The Parlour by Margery Sharp

The Gipsy In The Parlour

By:

Boston: Little, Brown & Company, 53. Book Club Edition, Hardbound, 8.5 inches tall, 249 pages. The Sylvesters are a race made up of black-haired, silent giants from Devonshire.

The Tunnel Of Love by Peter De Vries

The Tunnel Of Love

By:

This work by the great American humorist Peter De Vries is a harking back to the golden age in American fiction. It was set in American suburbia.

Madame De Pompadour by Nancy Mitford

Madame De Pompadour

By:

Madame de Pompadour was the mistress Louis XV's first wife. No one could have predicted that she would remain his love interest for so long. She was a member of the bourgeoisie, not an aristocrat.

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

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Who was the US President on July 21, 1954?

On July 21, 1954 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 21, 1954?

On July 21, 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 21, 1954?

On July 21, 1954 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about July 21st?

July 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of July. 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 July 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - Lufthansa, a german airline, has resumed flights between cairo and frankfurt/munich. british airways flights to cairo are still cancelled for six days. although the uk foreign office advises against all travel to egypt's sinai peninsula, its standard advice to cairo passengers is to verify for any changes.
  • 2018 - Fiat chrysler ceo sergio marchionne has resigned due to declining health and is replaced with jeep ceo mike manley.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: there are violent clashes between the syrian rebels, and the syrian democratic forces, at the outskirts al-muhsenli village in the northeastern country of aleppo. however, no casualties have been reported. (iraqi news). the syrian army used heavy artillery to shell the zaitan village residential areas, in the countryside around aleppo. it also destroyed civilian property.

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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 July 1954?

July 1954 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.

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Wednesday July 21, 1954