Historical Events
- Tahar Ben Ammar appointed premier of Tunisia
Famous Birthdays
- James Charles Kopp, American citizen who murdered Barnett Slepian, born in Pasadena, California
- Lisa Brown, American actress (Guiding Light, Iva-As the World Turns), born in Kansas City, Missouri
- Sammy McIlroy, Irish soccer star (Manchester United), born in Belfast, United Kingdom
Famous Deaths
- Rene Amengual, Chilean pianist, composer and educator, dies at 42
1954 Highlights
About August 2, 1954
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 1 month and 23 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
