Historical Events
- First flight of the C-130 Hercules transport aircraft.
Event of Interest
President Getulio Vargas of Brazil resigns temporarily
Getulio Vargas
Famous Birthdays
- Charles Busch, American actor, screenwriter, playwright and drag queen (The Tale of the Allergist's Wife), in Hartsdale, New York
1954 Highlights
About August 23, 1954
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 65 years and 5 months
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Virgo
