Famous Birthdays
- Alex Salmond, Scottish politician (Scottish National Party) First Minister of Scotland (2007-14), born in Linlithgow, Scotland
- Hermann Tilke, German racing circuit architect, born in Olpe, Germany
- Sylvie Bodorová, Czech contemporary classical composer (Dignitas homini; Ventimiglia), born in České Budějovice, Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic)
Famous Deaths
- Peter Van Anrooy, Dutch conductor and composer (Piet Hein Rhapsodie), dies at 75
1954 Highlights
About December 31, 1954
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 5 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Let's Have Another Party - Winifred Atwell
