Historical Events
- 21st NFL Chicago All-Star Game: Detroit 31, All-Stars 6 (93,470)
Famous Birthdays
- Lincoln Díaz-Balart, Cuban-American attorney and politician (Rep-R-Florida), born in Havana, Cuba
- Nico Assumpção, Brazilian bass player, born in São Paulo, Brazil (d. 2001)
Famous Deaths
- Hermann W. S. Waltershausen, German musicologist and composer, dies at 71
1954 Highlights
About August 13, 1954
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 1 month and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Cara Mia - David Whitfield with the Mantovani Orchestra and Chorus
