Historical Events
Election of Interest
General Fulgencio Batista elected President of Cuba
- India takes over administration of 4 French Indian settlements
- KUON TV channel 12 in Lincoln, NB (PBS) begins broadcasting
- Lee Petty with 32 top-10 finishes from 34 races wins NASCAR Grand National Championship by 283 points from Herb Thomas; Petty fails to finish season ending Wilkes 160
- The Front de Libération Nationale fires the first shots of the Algerian War of Independence against France.
Event of Interest
US Senate admonishes Joseph McCarthy because of his slander campaigns
1954 History
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Morris, Britsh rock guitarist and singer (Paper Lace - "The Night Chicago Died"), born in Nottingham, England)
Famous Weddings
John Wayne
Actor John Wayne (47) weds actress Pilar Pallete in Kona, Hawaii
Famous Divorces
John Wayne
Actor John Wayne (47) divorces actress Esperanza Baur (34) due to drunken violence after 8 years of marriage
About November 1, 1954
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 11 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: My Son My Son - Vera Lynn
