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August 31, 1954 was the 243rd day of the year 1954, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 31, 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 31, 1954, who was born and died on August 31, 1954, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 31, 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 31st, 1954 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 31, 1954?
- August 31, 1954: What happened on that day?
- August 31, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 31, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 31, 1954?
- August 31, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 31, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
- August 31, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 31, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
- August 31, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 31, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 31, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 31, 1954?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1954?
- Who was the Pope on August 31, 1954?
What day of the week was August 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: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 31, 1954:
- Wmtw tv channel 8 in portland-poland spring, me (abc) begins
- Hurricane carol (first major named storm) hits new england, 70 die.
- Us census bureau is established.
August 31, 1954: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st 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 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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Birth chart on this day
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August 31, 1954: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 31, 1954 was New Moon.
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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Who was born on August 31, 1954?
Famous people born on August 31, 1954:
- Haik Kocharian
Haik Kocharian is an Armenian politician who served as the second President of Armenia from 1998 to 2008.
- Julie Brown
American actress, singer-songwriter, and screenwriter.
- Guy Kawasaki
Guy Kawasaki is a well-known entrepreneur and author.
- Kennard Jones
Kennard Jones is a former professional baseball player known for his career in the minor leagues.
- Sergio Caputo
Italian recording artist, composer, guitarist and songwriter.
- Tula [Barry Kenneth Cossey]
England, united kingdom -- transsexual (for your eyes only).
- Caroline Cossey
British transsexual, male to female model and actress, a.k.
- Christian Geffray
French africanist anthropologist.
- Tula (model)
- Robert Kocharyan
- Ramón Duvalón
- Jean-Pierre Tempet
- Alan Kennedy
- Phil Martelli
Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:
![Richard Gere]()
Richard GereAmerican actor.
![Chris Tucker]()
Chris TuckerAmerican actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.
![James Coburn]()
James CoburnAmerican actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.
![Marcia Clark]()
Marcia ClarkAmerican lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.
![Itzhak Perlman]()
Itzhak PerlmanIsraeli-american violinist and conductor.
![William Saroyan]()
William SaroyanAmerican author of short stories, novels, and plays.
![Eldridge Cleaver]()
Eldridge CleaverAfro-american militant black activist from the '60s.
![Buddy Hackett]()
Buddy HackettAmerican comedian and actor (d. 2003).
![Arthur Godfrey]()
Arthur GodfreyAmerican entertainer.
![Richard Basehart]()
Richard BasehartAmerican stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.
August 31, 1954: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 69 years 7 months old,
or 835 months and 16 days old,
or 3633 weeks
or 25431 days old,
if you were born on August 31, 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 31, 1954?
There are 137 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.
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.
August 31, 1954: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 31, 1954:
- Elsa Barker
American author and poet (b. 1869).
What famous deaths happened on August 31st?
Famous deaths on August 31st:
![Max Bygraves]()
Max BygravesBritish cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.
![David Farrar]()
David FarrarForest gate, england -- actor.
![Michael Constantine]()
Michael ConstantineGreek-american actor (b. 1927).
![Sally Rand]()
Sally RandHickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).
![Charles Delaney]()
Charles DelaneyDies at 67.
- Charlot Baudelaire
Influential poet known for his symbolist style.
- John Bunyan
English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).
- Leili Behbahani
Prominent Iranian poet known for her modernist poetry.
- Rockney Marciano
Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.
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August 31, 1954: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 31, 1954:
- Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
- Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
- Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
- Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
- Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus
Observances on August 31, 1954:
- International Day for People of African Descent
August 31, 1954: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 31, 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 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.
August 31, 1954: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 31, 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 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.
August 31, 1954: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 31, 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 31, 1954: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 31, 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 31, 1954: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 31, 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 31, 1954: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 31, 1954 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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
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.
Mr. Hobbs' Vacation
By: Edward Streeter
Book by F. Andrew Leslie. From the novel by Edward Streeter. Leslie. Streeter Edward.
A Time To Love And A Time To Die
By: Erich Maria Remarque
The classic wartime German author, A Time to Love & a Time to Die is a reminiscence of the harrowing insights in his masterpiece All Quiet on Western Front.
Who was the US President on August 31, 1954?
On August 31, 1954 the US President was Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1954?
On August 31, 1954 the UK Prime Minister was Sir Winston Churchill (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 31, 1954?
On August 31, 1954 the Pope was Pius XII.
What is special about August 31st?
August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
- 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
- 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.
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.
