What happened on Tuesday August 31, 1954?

Here's what happened on August 31, 1954:

• Hurricane Carol Devastates New England Hurricane Carol, the first major named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, struck the New England coastline, causing widespread destruction and resulting in 70 fatalities. This catastrophic event highlighted the vulnerability of coastal communities to powerful tropical cyclones.
• US Census Bureau Officially Established The United States Census Bureau was formally established, solidifying the government's systematic approach to collecting and analyzing demographic data. This institution plays a crucial role in understanding population trends, economic conditions, and social dynamics of the nation.
• WMTW TV Channel 8 Launches in Maine WMTW TV Channel 8, an ABC affiliate, began broadcasting in Portland, Maine, marking an important milestone in the region's media and communication landscape. This launch expanded television coverage and entertainment options for residents of Portland and surrounding areas.

Events in 1954

August 31, 1954: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 31, 1954

Newspapers from Aug. 31, 1954

August 31, 1954 was a Tuesday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 1954 can also be written as 8/31/1954 in the US and as 31/8/1954 in UK and Europe.

August 31, 1954 in August 1954 calendar

Famous people born on August 31, 1954:

• Guy Kawasaki

  Guy Kawasaki is a prominent Silicon Valley venture capitalist, author, and tech evangelist who played a key role in Apple's early marketing.

• Tula (model)
• Robert Kocharyan

Famous people born in 1954

Famous people born on August 31st

Famous people died on August 31, 1954:

• Elsa Barker

  American author and poet (b. 1869).

Famous people who died in 1954

Famous people who died on August 31st

August 31, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 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 31, 1954: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 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 31st 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 31, 1954: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1954 is Horse and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 31, 1954 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 1954 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 09:35 am and setting at 09:03 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 31, 1954

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Someone born on August 31, 1954 is:

70 years 8 months old,

or 848 months and 14 days old,

or 3689 weeks and 1 day old,

or 25824 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 1954?

There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1954?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 31, 1954.

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