Historical Events
- 20th Heisman Trophy Award: Alan Ameche, Wisconsin (FB)
- Ann Hodges is bruised by a meteor at Sylacauga, Alabama in first modern instance of a meteorite striking a human
- John Strydom succeeds D. F. Malan as premier of South Africa
Famous Birthdays
- George McArdle, Australian rock bassist (Little River Band), born in Melbourne, Australia
- June Pointer, American pop and R&B singer (The Pointer Sisters -"Fire"; "He's So Shy"; "Jump (For My Love)'; "Slow Hand"), born in Oakland, California (d. 2006)
- Simonetta Stefanelli, Italian Actress (The Godfather)
Famous Deaths
- Wilhelm Furtwängler, German conductor and composer, dies at 68
About November 30, 1954
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 3 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Let's Have Another Party - Winifred Atwell
