Historical Events
- For the first time, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closes above the peak it reached just before the 1929 crash
Famous Birthdays
- Bruce Hornsby, American pop, rock, and bluegrass, singer-songwriter, and piano player ("The Way It Is"), born in Williamsburg, Virginia
- Ferry Hoogendijk, Dutch editor in chief (Elsevier Magazine)
- Glenn Brummer, American baseball player, born in Olney, Illinois
- Ken Schrom, American MLB player, born in Grangeville, Idaho
1954 Highlights
About November 23, 1954
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 10 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: This Ole House - Rosemary Clooney
