Historical Events
- 1st use of 24-sec shot clock in pro basketball (Rochester vs Boston)
- US Defense Department announces elimination of all racially segregated regiments
Famous Birthdays
- JoAnne Russell, American tennis player (Wimbledon doubles 1977), born in Miami, Florida
- Mario Testino, Peruvian-born English fashion photographer, born in Lima, Peru
- T. Graham Brown, American country singer ("Come As You Were"), born in Arabi, Georgia
About October 30, 1954
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 11 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: My Son My Son - Vera Lynn