Historical Events
Music Premiere
Benjamin Britten's opera 'Turn of the Screw' premieres in Venice
Baseball Record
Giants' Willie Mays gets 82nd extra-base hit, breaks Mel Ott's record
- Hurricane Edna (2nd of 1954) hits NYC, $50 million damage
- USSR performs nuclear test
Famous Birthdays
- Barry Cowsill, American rock bassist (The Cowsills - "We Can Fly"), born in Newport, Rhode Island (d. 2005)
Famous Weddings
Jerry Stiller
Comedians Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara marry
1954 Highlights
About September 14, 1954
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 68 years, 4 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Three Coins In The Fountain - Frank Sinatra
