What happened on Monday August 30, 1954?

Here's what happened on August 30, 1954:

• Hurricane Carol Devastates New England Hurricane Carol struck the northeastern United States, causing widespread destruction and claiming 68 lives. The powerful Category 3 hurricane made landfall in southern New England, causing significant damage to coastal communities in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. The storm's intense winds and storm surge led to extensive property damage and loss of life, making it one of the most destructive hurricanes of the 1950s.
• Birth of Alexander Lukashenko Alexander Lukashenko was born in Kopys, a small town in the Vitebsk Region of Belarus, which was then part of the Soviet Union. He would later become the first and long-serving President of Belarus, known for his authoritarian leadership style and close ties with Russia.

Events in 1954

August 30, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 30, 1954

Newspapers from Aug. 30, 1954

August 30, 1954 was a Monday and it was the 242nd day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 30, 1954 can also be written as 8/30/1954 in the US and as 30/8/1954 in UK and Europe.

August 30, 1954 in August 1954 calendar

Famous people born on August 30, 1954:

• Alexander Lukashenko

  Controversial president of Belarus since 1994, often referred to as 'Europe's last dictator'.

• Guy Kawasaki
• Cynthia Germanotta
• David Paymer
• Pierpaolo Marino

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on August 30th

Famous people died on August 30, 1954:

• Alfredo Ildefonso Schuster

  Italian cardinal (b. 1880).

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on August 30th

August 30, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 1954 was Skokiaan by Four Lads, according to the music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.

1. Four Lads - Skokiaan
2. Denise Lor - If I Give My Heart to You
3. Eddie Fisher - I Need You Now

August 30, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 30, 1954 was Three Coins In The Fountain by Frank Sinatra, according to the music chart for the week August 30th and September 5th.

1. Frank Sinatra - Three Coins In The Fountain
2. David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra - Cara Mia
3. Kitty Kallen - Little Things Mean A Lot
4. Frankie Laine - My Friend
5. Don Cornell - Hold My Hand

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th is Virgo.

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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 30, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 30, 1954 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 30, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 08:34 am and setting at 08:36 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 30, 1954

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Someone born on August 30, 1954 is:

70 years 8 months old,

or 848 months and 14 days old,

or 3689 weeks and 2 days old,

or 25825 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 30, 1954?

There are 108 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 30th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 30, 1954.

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