Historical Events
- 5th British Empire Games and Commonwealth Games open in Vancouver, Canada
- Bob Kennedy hits the 1st grand slam for the new Baltimore Orioles
Music History
Elvis Presley joins the Memphis Federation of Musicians, Local 71
1954 History
Famous Birthdays
- Ken Olin, American actor (Thirtysomething; Brothers & Sisters), and director (Alias; This Is Us), born in Chicago, Illinois
About July 30, 1954
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 68 years and 10 months
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