Historical Events
- Nationalist China & US sign dike agreement
- NY Yankees and Baltimore Orioles complete largest trade in MLB history as 17 players, including Don Larsen, Gene Woodling, Bob Turley change teams; first phase of transaction began November 18 and concludes today after the MLB draft
Famous Birthdays
- Bob Goen, American TV host (Wheel of Fortune, Entertainment Tonight), born in Long Beach, California
- François Van der Elst, Belgian soccer winger (44 caps; Anderlecht, West Ham Utd), born in Opwijk, Belgium (d. 2017)
Famous Deaths
- Fred Rose, American songwriter and music publishing executive (Nashville's Acuff-Rose Music), dies of a heart attack at 57
1954 Highlights
About December 1, 1954
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 4 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Let's Have Another Party - Winifred Atwell
