Historical Events
Film Release
"On the Waterfront", directed by Elia Kazan starring Marlon Brando and Eva Marie Saint, is released (Academy Awards Best Picture 1955)
- Ernest Bloch's 4th string quartet premieres
Famous Birthdays
- Bruce Abbott, American actor (Dark Justice), born in Portland, Oregon
- Gerd Faltings, German mathematician, born in Buer, Gelsenkirchen, Germany
Hugo Chávez (1954-2013)
President of Venezuela (1998-2013), born in Sabaneta, Barinas State, Venezuela
- Mikey Sheehy, Irish Gaelic football right corner-forward (11 x Munster titles, 8 x All-Ireland, 3 x NFL, 7 x All Star; Kerry), born in Tralee, Ireland
- Steve Morse, American rock guitarist (Dixie Dregs; Deep Purple, 1994-present), born in Hamilton, Ohio
1954 Highlights
About July 28, 1954
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 6 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Cara Mia - David Whitfield with the Mantovani Orchestra and Chorus
