What happened this day in history September 3, 1954

What are the important events that happened on September 3, 1954? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

September 3, 1954: Facts & Myths About This Day

September 3, 1954 is the 246th day of the year 1954 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 119 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 21, 1954 – a Friday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘dihectatetracontahexagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a dollar every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $22,874.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Virgo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Sapphire is the modern birthstone for this month. Agate is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Horse is the mythical animal and Wood is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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September 3, 1954 Historical Events

  • 1954
    The German U-Boat U-505 begins its move from a specially constructed dock to its final site at Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry.
  • 1954
    The People’s Liberation Army begins shelling the Republic of China-controlled islands of Quemoy, starting the First Taiwan Strait Crisis.

Who died on September 3, 1954?

  • 1954
    Marika Kotopouli, Greek actress (b. 1887)

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