Historical Events
- Arthur Murray flies X-1A rocket plane to record 27,000 m
- France grants Vietnam independence inside French Union
Famous Birthdays
- Mikey Dread [Michael Campbell], Jamaican reggae singer, producer ("Rocker's Delight"), and broadcaster (BBC), born in. Port Antonio, Jamaica (d. 2008)
- Raphael Ravenscroft, British session saxophone player (Gerry Rafferty - "Baker Street"; Maxine Nightingale; Roger Waters), born in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England (d. 2014)
- Scott Earl Holman, American jazz pianist, and composer, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Famous Deaths
- Harold Hoffman, American politician (Governor of New Jersey 1935-38), dies at 58
About June 4, 1954
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 3 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Secret Love - Doris Day
