Famous Birthdays
- Philippe Alliot, French Formula One race driver, born in Voves, France
- Vasile Dîba, Romanian sprint canoeist (Olympic gold K-1 500m 1976; ICF World C'ships 5 x gold), born in Jurilovca, Romania (d. 2024)
Famous Deaths
- Mary Church Terrell, American educator and civil rights activist (co-founder and President National Association of Colored Women, dies at 90
Died in 1954 1954 Highlights
About July 24, 1954
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 9 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Cara Mia - David Whitfield with the Mantovani Orchestra and Chorus
