What Happened on February 5, 1954

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

  • UK #1 Song: Oh Mein Papa - Eddie Calvert