What Happened on August 30, 1954

Historical Events

  • BC Lions play franchise's first CFL game in Vancouver; lose to Saskatchewan Roughriders, 17-0
  • Hurricane Carol kills 68 on the US East Coast

Famous Birthdays

Alexander Lukashenko (69 years old)

1st and only President of Belarus, born in Kopys, Byelorussian SSR, Soviet Union

  • David Paymer, American actor (Love Mary, Mr Saturday Night), born in Oceanside, New York
  • Gerard Hadders, Dutch postage stamp designer (1991 children stamp), born in Rotterdam, Netherlands

About August 30, 1954

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 7 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Virgo

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Cara Mia - David Whitfield with the Mantovani Orchestra and Chorus