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August 26, 1954 was the 238th day of the year 1954, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 26, 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 August 26, 1954, who was born and died on August 26, 1954, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 26, 1954, which were the most popular songs (ex. Skokiaan by Ralph Marterie & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. Sabrina, directed by Billy Wilder), TV series (e.g. The Greatest Gift) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 26th, 1954 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 26, 1954?
- August 26, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 26, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 26, 1954?
- August 26, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 26, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
- August 26, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 26, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
- August 26, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 26, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 26, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 26, 1954?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 1954?
- Who was the Pope on August 26, 1954?
What day of the week was August 26, 1954?
August 26, 1954 was a Thursday and it was the 238th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 26, 1954 can also be written as 8/26/1954 in the US and as 26/8/1954 in UK and Europe.
August 26, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 26, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 26th, 1954 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 26, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 26, 1954 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 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 26, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:19 am and setting at 07:00 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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Who was born on August 26, 1954?
Famous people born on August 26, 1954:
- Howard Clark
English sportscaster and golfer.
- Tracy Krohn
American race car driver and american businessman.
- Hugh Pelham
Director of the laboratory of molecular biology, university of cambridge.
- Elvis Costello
Musician.
- Wally Murphy
Rocker.
- Michael Chetwood
Rocker.
- Sarah Lundy
Horse trainer.
- Efren Reyes
Filipino pool player.
- Steve Wright
English radio host.
- Tony Morley
- Leon Douglas
- Scott Henderson
- Detlef Raugust
- Ferdinando Cesarano
- Ton van Kesteren
Whose famous birthday is on August 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 26th:
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Dylan O'BrienDylan o'brien is an american actor known for his role in the tv series teen wolf and the maze runner film series.
![Melissa McCarthy]()
Melissa McCarthyMelissa mccarthy is a renowned american comedian and actress known for her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and the heat.
![Macaulay Culkin]()
Macaulay CulkinMacaulay culkin is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as kevin mccallister in the home alone movies.
![Chris Pine]()
Chris PineChris pine is an american actor known for his roles in star trek, wonder woman, and into the woods.
![Keke Palmer]()
Keke PalmerKeke palmer is an american singer and actress known for her roles in films such as akeelah and the bee and hustlers, as well as her music...
![Evan Ross]()
Evan RossAmerican actor.
![Christopher Isherwood]()
Christopher IsherwoodBritish-american essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.
![Michael Jeter]()
Michael JeterAmerican actor and character actor who was openly gay, died march 30, 2003 from complications related to hiv/aids at his hollywood hills...
![Alison Steadman]()
Alison SteadmanBritish actress.
![Mike Colter]()
Mike ColterMike colter is an american actor known for his role as luke cage in the marvel cinematic universe.
August 26, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 69 years 7 months old,
or 835 months and 24 days old,
or 3634 weeks and 1 day old,
or 25439 days old,
if you were born on August 26, 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 August 26, 1954?
There are 129 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 26th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 1954?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 26, 1954.
August 26, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 26, 1954:
- Filippo Bernardini
What famous deaths happened on August 26th?
Famous deaths on August 26th:
![Lon Chaney]()
Lon ChaneyAmerican actor, known as the "man with a thousand faces", and most well-known for his horror films.
![Kay Francis]()
Kay FrancisKay Francis was a popular American actress known for her roles in 1930s films.
![Dominick Dunne]()
Dominick DunneAmerican writer.
![Ted Knight]()
Ted KnightAmerican actor, disc jockey, singer and puppeteer.
![Ramon Zamora]()
Ramon ZamoraFilipino martial arts actor (born in 1935).
- Charles Lindbergh
American author and pilot, he is the most well-known hero of his time for his flight between new york city and paris on 20 mai 1927.
- Zinaida Portnova
Soviet gymnast who won multiple Olympic medals.
- Tunis Willis
American author known for his works on Southern culture and history.
- Maurion Leeuwenhoek
Maurion Leeuwenhoek was a Dutch microbiologist and one of the first to observe and describe single-celled organisms using a microscope.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 26th
August 26, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 26, 1954:
- RC saints - St Zephyrinus, Saint Ninian, David Lewis (one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales)
- Namibia - Namibia Day or Heroes' Day
- Zanzibar - Sultan's Birthday
August 26, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 26, 1954 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 23rd and August 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 26, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 1954 was Skokiaan by Ralph Marterie & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.
August 26, 1954: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 26, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 23rd and August 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ralph Marterie & His Orchestra - Skokiaan
August 26, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 26, 1954 was Cara Mia by David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.
August 26, 1954: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 26, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 23rd and August 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- 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 26, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 26, 1954 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Sabrina
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Billy Wilder
Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn, William Holden, Walter Hampden
Country: United States of America
Senso
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Luchino Visconti
Starring: Farley Granger, Alida Valli, Massimo Girotti, Heinz Moog
Country: United States of America
Down Three Dark Streets
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Arnold Laven
Starring: Broderick Crawford, Ruth Roman, Martha Hyer, Marisa Pavan
Private Hell 36
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Don Siegel
Starring: Ida Lupino, Steve Cochran, Howard Duff, Dean Jagger
Three Hours to Kill
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Alfred L. Werker
Starring: Dana Andrews, Donna Reed, Dianne Foster, Stephen Elliott
August 26, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 26, 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:
The Greatest Gift
Release year: 1954
Paradise Island
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Bert Glennon
Gamble on Love
Release year: 1954
The Blue Angel
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Josef von Sternberg
A Time to Live
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Rick Wallace
August 26, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 26, 1954 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Bless This House
By: Norah Lofts
This beautiful house was built by a pirate who was rewarded by Good Queen Bess with plunder he brought home. However, tragedy did not happen within its walls until Thomas Rowhedge.
Never Victorious, Never Defeated
By: Taylor Caldwell
Personal Name: Caldwell Taylor, 1900-1985. Main Title: Never victorious, never defeated. Published/Created by McGraw-Hill, New York [1954] Description: 549 p. 21 cm.
I'Ll Cry Tomorrow
By: Lillian Roth
Lillian Roth, Mike Connolly, and Gerold Frank collaborated on I'll Cry Tomorrow. 1954 hardcover published in Hardcover by Frederick Fell, Inc.
The Power Of Positive Thinking
By: Norman Vincent Peale
With more than five million copies printed, The Power of Positive Thinking is an international bestseller. It has helped millions of people around the globe to find fulfillment through Dr.
Mr. Hobbs' Vacation
By: Edward Streeter
Book by F. Andrew Leslie. From the novel by Edward Streeter. Leslie. Streeter Edward.
Who was the US President on August 26, 1954?
On August 26, 1954 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 1954?
On August 26, 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 26, 1954?
On August 26, 1954 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 26th?
August 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of August. 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 August 26th, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war: afghan authorities claim that the afghan and foreign forces killed isil/k's head and ten other militant members in a joint ground-air operation on saturday night.
- 2017 - 2017 m1 motorway crash: many people have been killed in a collision between two trucks and a minibus while driving on the m1 motorway, near newport pagnell, buckinghamshire.
- 2016 - Kurdish-turkish conflict (1978-1999): eight turkish officers are killed and forty are injured by a bombing at a cizre police checkpoint. the pkk is believed to have been responsible.
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 August 1954?
August 1954 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
