Historical Events
- WCDC-TV channel 19 in Adams, Massachusetts (ABC) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Cliff Martinez, American drummer (Captain Beefheart; Red Hot Chili Peppers, 1983-86), and film score composer (Spring Breakers; Sex, Lies, and Videotapes), born in the Bronx, New York
- Roseanne Katan, American model, actress and Playboy playmate (Sep 1978), born in New York City
Famous Deaths
- Vittorio Gnecchi, Italian composer, dies at 77
Died in 1954 1954 Highlights
About February 5, 1954
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 2 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Oh Mein Papa - Eddie Calvert