Historical Events
First Solar Battery
Bell labs announces the 1st solar battery made from silicon. It has about 6% efficiency.
- British raid Nairobi, Kenya (25,000 Mau Mau suspects arrested)
- US performs atmospheric nuclear test above Bikini Island
- WDEF TV channel 12 in Chattanooga, TN (CBS) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Rob Crosby, American country singer ("She's a Natural"), born in Sumter, South Carolina
Famous Deaths
- Joseph Hergesheimer, novelist (Java Head), dies
About April 25, 1954
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 4 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Such A Night - Johnnie Ray
