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August 30, 1954 was the 242nd day of the year 1954, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Monday.
Is August 30, 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 30, 1954, who was born and died on August 30, 1954, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 30, 1954, which were the most popular songs (ex. Skokiaan by Four Lads), movies (e.g. La Strada, directed by Federico Fellini), 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 30th, 1954 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 30, 1954?
- August 30, 1954: What happened on that day?
- August 30, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 30, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 30, 1954?
- August 30, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 30, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
- August 30, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 30, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
- August 30, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 30, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 30, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 30, 1954?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 1954?
- Who was the Pope on August 30, 1954?
What day of the week was August 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: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 30, 1954:
- Hurricane carol, kills 68
August 30, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th 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 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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 30th, 1954 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 30, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 30, 1954 was New Moon.
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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Who was born on August 30, 1954?
Famous people born on August 30, 1954:
![David Paymer]()
David PaymerActor (love mary and mr saturday night).
- Lexander Lukashenko
Long-serving President of Belarus.
- Lukis Lukashenko
Lukis Lukashenko is the current president of Belarus, serving since 1994.
- Nickalous Lukashenko
Current President of Belarus since 1994.
- Norbert Turini
French catholic priest, bishop of perpignan from 18 october 2014.
- Gray Kawaski
Venture capitalist and former chief evangelist of Apple.
- Kenji Kawasaki
Kenji Kawasaki is a successful entrepreneur known for his innovative business strategies.
- Jock Taylor
British motorcycle racer who won the Sidecar World Championship twice.
- Boots Garner
Boots Garner was a talented football player who excelled on the field.
- Ravi Shankar Prasad
Indian lawyer and politician, indian minister of communications and it.
- Ravi Prasad
Indian politician and lawyer indian minister of communications and it.
- Gerard Hadders
Dutch postage stamp designer (1991 children stamp).
- Alexandre Loukachenko
- Pierpaolo Marino
Whose famous birthday is on August 30th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 30th:
![Cameron Diaz]()
Cameron DiazAmerican actress, producer and former fashion model.
![Kitty Wells]()
Kitty WellsAmerican country-western singer who was so popular during the decade between the 1950s and the early 1970s, she was called "the queen of...
![Peggy Lipton]()
Peggy LiptonAmerican actress.
![Michael Chiklis]()
Michael ChiklisAmerican actor and star of "the shield," a tv drama about police.
![Ted Williams]()
Ted WilliamsAmerican baseball player.
![Fred MacMurray]()
Fred MacMurrayActor (my three sons), died from pneumonia at 83.
![Joan Blondell]()
Joan BlondellAmerican actress and singer (b. 1906).
![Elden Henson]()
Elden HensonElden Henson is an actor who gained fame for his roles in sports-related movies.
![Elizabeth Ashley]()
Elizabeth AshleyAmerican actress, she was young, beautiful, and intense when she played her first stage role in 1961-62's "take her, she's mine" for which...
![Molly Ivins]()
Molly IvinsAmerican journalist and liberal political commentator.
August 30, 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 30, 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 30, 1954?
There are 129 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 30th 2024.
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.
August 30, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 30, 1954:
- Alfredo Ildefonso Schuster
Italian cardinal (b. 1880).
What famous deaths happened on August 30th?
Famous deaths on August 30th:
![Bharat Gopy]()
Bharat GopyRenowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.
![Charles Bronson]()
Charles BronsonAmerican actor who has appeared in more than 70 films.
![Glenn Ford]()
Glenn FordCanadian-american actor.
![Valerie Harper]()
Valerie HarperAmerican actress who was well-known for her role as the worrywart in the "mary tyler moore show," which ran from 1970 to 1974.
![Charles Coburn]()
Charles CoburnAmerican actor and singer (d. 1961).
![William Talman]()
William TalmanAmerican actor and screenwriter (d. 1968).
- Milian Cavalcanti
Pioneering Brazilian filmmaker known for his avant-garde works.
- Oliver Sacks
Renowned neurologist known for his work in the field of neurology and his bestselling books.
- Muhannad Al-Hakim
Influential physician and scholar in the Islamic Golden Age.
- Mihail Gorbachev
Mihail Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union and a prominent figure in the business world after the dissolution of the USSR.
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August 30, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 30, 1954:
- International Day of the Disappeared
- Turkey - Victory Day (to commemorate the Battle of Dumlupinar in 1922)
- Peru - Saint Rose of Lima's Day
Observances on August 30, 1954:
- International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
August 30, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 30, 1954 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 30th and September 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
August 30, 1954: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 30, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 30th and September 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Four Lads - Skokiaan
- Denise Lor - If I Give My Heart to You
- 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.
August 30, 1954: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 30, 1954 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 30th and September 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Frank Sinatra - Three Coins In The Fountain
- David Whitfield With Mantovani & His Orchestra - Cara Mia
- Kitty Kallen - Little Things Mean A Lot
- Frankie Laine - My Friend
- Don Cornell - Hold My Hand
August 30, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 30, 1954 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
La Strada
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Federico Fellini
Starring: Anthony Quinn, Giulietta Masina, Richard Basehart, Aldo Silvani
Country: United States of America
Journey to Italy
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Roberto Rossellini
Starring: Ingrid Bergman, George Sanders, Maria Mauban, Anna Proclemer
Country: United States of America
Brigadoon
Release year: 1954
Directed by: Vincente Minnelli
Starring: Gene Kelly, Van Johnson, Cyd Charisse, Elaine Stewart
Country: United States of America
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
August 30, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 30, 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 30, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 30, 1954 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Wreath For The Enemy
By: Pamela Frankau
"In my youth... I had an overwhelming passion for being like other people. I was unable to reach the romantic world of other people.
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.
The Mind Alive
By: Harry Allen Overstreet and Bonaro W. Overstreet
1954. First Edition. W. W. Norton & Company, Inc., 333 pages. 1 lb 6 oz. (Dark Green Hardcover, with gold lettering spine). The
Who was the US President on August 30, 1954?
On August 30, 1954 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 1954?
On August 30, 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 30, 1954?
On August 30, 1954 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 30th?
August 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th 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 30th, such as:
- 2018 - Economy of argentina: argentina raises its interest rate to 60% as its currency plummets.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 11 afghan civilians were killed and 16 others were injured when a nato helicopter attacked logar province east of kabul, where taliban insurgents had sought refuge.
- 2016 - Sinjar massacre: many yazidi were killed in the massacre of 2014. isil discovered 72 mass graves.
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.
