Historical Events
- 110°F (43°C) at Balcony Falls, Virginia (state record)
- 1st commercial jet transport plane built in US tested (Boeing 707)
- KOCO TV channel 5 in Oklahoma City, OK (ABC) begins broadcasting
- WBOC TV channel 16 in Salisbury, MD (CBS/NBC/ABC) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Boris Polak, Israel, Men's 50M Free Rifle 3 Positions (Olympic 20-1996)
1954 Highlights
About July 15, 1954
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 6 months and 23 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
