Historical Events
Appointment of Interest
Dictator Alfredo Stroessner names himself the 42nd President of Paraguay
- WCHS TV channel 8 in Charleston-Huntington, WV (ABC) begins
Famous Birthdays
- Mary Jo Salter, American poet and co-editor of The Norton Anthology of Poetry, born in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Stieg Larsson (1954-2004)
Swedish author (Girl with the Dragon Tattoo), born in Skelleftehamn, Sweden
1954 Highlights
About August 15, 1954
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 5 months and 21 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
