Historical Events
- 4 Puerto Ricans open fire in US House of Representatives injuring 5 members
Sports History
Future Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder Ted Williams fractures his collarbone on the first day of Boston Red Sox spring training; injury keeps him out of Boston lineup until May 15
- Rebellion in Egypt during visit of president Naguib to Khartoum, Sudan, 30 die
Castle Bravo Nuclear Test
US explodes Castle Bravo, a 15 megaton hydrogen bomb at Bikini Atoll, which accidentally became the most powerful nuclear device ever detonated by the US
1954 History
Famous Birthdays
- Catherine Bach, American actress (Daisey Duke-The Dukes of Hazzard), born in Warren, Ohio
- Janis Gill, American country singer (Sweethearts of Rodeo - "Midnight Girl"), born in Torrance, California
- Lorraine Hunt Lieberson, American violist and operatic mezzo-soprano, born in San Francisco, California (d. 2006)
- Ron Howard, American actor and director (American Graffiti, Happy Days), born in Duncan, Oklahoma
Famous Deaths
- Halsey William Wilson, American reference book publisher (Readers' Guide, Cumulative Book Index, Book Review Digest), dies at 85
About March 1, 1954
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 6 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Oh Mein Papa - Eddie Calvert
