Historical Events
Event of Interest
Samuel Barber's "Prayers of Kierkegaard" premieres

Samuel Barber
- William Walton's opera "Troilus & Cressida" premieres in London
Famous Birthdays
- Grace Andreacchi, American author
- Paul Gregg, American country bassist singer (Restless Heart - Big Dreams In A Small Town), born in Altus, Oklahoma
Famous Deaths
- Enrique Soro, Chilean composer, dies at 70
1954 Highlights
About December 3, 1954
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 2 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Sagittarius