Historical Events
- James E. Wilkins is 1st black to attend a US cabinet meeting
Famous Birthdays
- Umberto Guidoni, Italian astrophysicist and writer (STS 75), born in Rome, Italy
Famous Divorces
Susan Hayward
Oscar-winning actress Susan Hayward (37) divorces actor Jess Barker (42) after nine years of marriage
1954 Highlights
About August 18, 1954
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 67 years, 5 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo
