Historical Events
Cricket History
"The Three Ws" of West Indian cricket each score centuries in one innings; Clyde Walcott scores 124 following Everton Weekes (206) and Frank Worrell (167) in 1st innings of drawn 4th Test v England at Port of Spain
- 1st color telecast of a prize fight, Giardello vs Troy in Madison Square Garden, NYC
- 1st rocket-driven sled on rails tested in Alamogordo, NM
Sports History
US Ladies' Figure Skating championship won by Tenley Albright
- US Men's Figure Skating championship won by Hayes A Jenkins
Famous Birthdays
- Indu Shahani, Indian educationist and Sheriff of Mumbai
Famous Deaths
- Walter Braunfels, German composer (Die Vögel -The Birds), dies at 71
Died in 1954 1954 Highlights
About March 19, 1954
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 70 years, 1 month and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: I See The Moon - Stargazers
