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August 27, 1954 was the 239th day of the year 1954, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 27, 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 27, 1954, who was born and died on August 27, 1954, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 27, 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 27th, 1954 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 27, 1954?
- August 27, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 27, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 27, 1954?
- August 27, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 27, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
- August 27, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 27, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
- August 27, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 27, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 27, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 27, 1954?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 27, 1954?
- Who was the Pope on August 27, 1954?
What day of the week was August 27, 1954?
August 27, 1954 was a Friday and it was the 239th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 27, 1954 can also be written as 8/27/1954 in the US and as 27/8/1954 in UK and Europe.
August 27, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 27th 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 27, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 27, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 27th, 1954 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 27, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 27, 1954 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 27, 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 27, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:26 am and setting at 07:25 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 27, 1954?
Famous people born on August 27, 1954:
- Derek Warwick
English race car driver.
- Aster Tsegaye
Renowned Ethiopian poet and playwright.
- John Lloyd
England, united kingdom -- former husband of chris everet's tennis star.
- Rajesh Thakker
English academic and physician.
- Robert J. Fisher
Businessman.
- Pauline Hanson
Politician.
- René-Paul Victoria
- Lucid Beausonge
- Giorgio Vignali
- Carlos Zannini
- Mike Kelley
- Julio César Jiménez
- Marco Pastonesi
- Scott Studwell
- Dettlef Günther
- Essameldin Abou el-Nein
Whose famous birthday is on August 27th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 27th:
![Aaron Paul]()
Aaron PaulAaron Paul is an Emmy Award-winning actor known for his role as Jesse Pinkman in the TV series Breaking Bad.
![Tom Ford]()
Tom FordFord, an american fashion designer and entrepreneur, started his career as an actor.
![Paul Reubens]()
Paul ReubensAmerican comedian, better known as pee wee herman.
![Tuesday Weld]()
Tuesday WeldAmerican actress, who was 21 years old, had appeared in over 100 tv shows and a dozen movies.
![Peter Stormare]()
Peter StormareSwedish actor, director, and playwright.
![Neha Dhupia]()
Neha DhupiaIndian actress and model.
![Chandra Wilson]()
Chandra WilsonChandra Wilson is an American actress known for her role as Dr. Miranda Bailey on the TV series Grey's Anatomy.
![Harry Reems]()
Harry ReemsAmerican porn actor (d. 2013).
![Antonia Fraser]()
Antonia FraserEnglish author of historical biographies and detective stories, as well as a variety of mysteries and magazine articles.
![Martha Raye]()
Martha RayeAmerican entertainer.
August 27, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 69 years 7 months old,
or 835 months and 28 days old,
or 3634 weeks and 5 days old,
or 25443 days old,
if you were born on August 27, 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 27, 1954?
There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 27th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 27, 1954?
You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 27, 1954.
August 27, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 27, 1954:
- Joseph-Édouard Barès
What famous deaths happened on August 27th?
Famous deaths on August 27th:
![Jinx Falkenburg]()
Jinx FalkenburgAmerican actress known for her work in films and television.
![Greg Morris]()
Greg MorrisAmerican actor.
![Gracie Allen]()
Gracie AllenAmerican comedian and actress (born 1895).
- Gabbie Petito
Gabbie Petito was an American vlogger whose disappearance and death gained widespread media attention.
- Bharat Ratna
Bharat Ratna was an Indian statesman and the first Prime Minister of India.
- Margaret Bourke-White
Margaret Bourke-White was an American photographer and photojournalist who is best known for her work documenting the Great Depression and...
- Rishikesh Mukherjee
Renowned Indian film director known for his realistic and humanistic approach to filmmaking.
- Jaysiah Washington
Jaysiah Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.
- Tryson Wapakhabulo
Renowned diplomat known for his international contributions.
- Haile Selassie
Haile selassie was the emperor of ethiopia and a prominent figure in the pan-african movement, known for his efforts to modernize ethiopia...
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August 27, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 27, 1954:
- Moldova - Independence Day (from the USSR, 1991)
- Roman festivals - Volturnalia held in honor of Volturnus
- RC Saints - Saint Monica of Hippo
August 27, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 27, 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 27, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 27, 1954 was Skokiaan by Ralph Marterie & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week August 23rd and August 29th.
August 27, 1954: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 27, 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 27, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 27, 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 27, 1954: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 27, 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 27, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 27, 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 27, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 27, 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 27, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 27, 1954 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Cell 2455 Death Row
By: Caryl Chessman
Caryl Chessman, a 27-year-old petty crime, was sentenced to death in California for two counts of sexual assault in June 1948. This case is still one of the most important in California.
The Tunnel Of Love
By: Peter De Vries
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.
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 Reason Why
By: Cecil Woodham-Smith
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.
Who was the US President on August 27, 1954?
On August 27, 1954 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 27, 1954?
On August 27, 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 27, 1954?
On August 27, 1954 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 27th?
August 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th 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 27th, such as:
- 2018 - United states free trade agreements, mexico-united states relations. the united states and mexico agree on key terms in the north american free trade agreement. canada has not yet signed the agreement.
- 2017 - Rohingya insurgency, western myanmar: 2016-17 northern rakhine state violences, 2016-17 rohingya persecutions in myanmar: dozens fleeing violence in rakhine state have been detained by bangladeshi authorities and burmese officials after trying to cross the border between myanmar and bangladesh. many were on their way to kutupalong refugee camp in ukhia (bangladesh), where they were mostly inhabited rohingya refugees.
- 2016 - Paraguayan people's army insurgency: eight paraguayan army soldiers are killed by insurgents from the suspected paraguayan people's army epp, just outside arroyito in northern paraguay.
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.
