Historical Events
- Alfredo Stroessner names himself 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
Stieg Larsson [Karl Stig-Erland Larsson], Swedish author (Girl with the Dragon Tattoo), born in Skelleftehamn, Sweden (d. 2004)
Stieg Larsson
1954 Highlights
About August 15, 1954
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 11 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo
