Historical Events
- WDBO (now WCPX) TV channel 6 in Orlando, FL (CBS) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Chip Hanauer, American hydroplane racer (world champion 1982), born in Seattle, Washington
- Khalid Hasan, Pakistani cricket leg-spin bowler (1 Test; 16 years, 352 days, then youngest Test player), born in Peshawar, Pakistan (d. 2013)
- Mike Reid, American golfer (Senior PGA C'ship 2005, The Tradition 2009), born in Bainbridge, Maryland
- Randall Hall, American rock guitarist (Lynyrd Skynyrd, 1987-94), born in Jacksonville, Florida
1954 Highlights
About July 1, 1954
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 11 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Cara Mia - David Whitfield with the Mantovani Orchestra and Chorus
