What Happened on November 14, 1954

Historical Events

  • Egyptian President Naguib resigns, state of emergency declared

Famous Birthdays

Bernard Hinault (69 years old)

French cyclist and 5-time Tour de France winner, born in Yffiniac, France

Condoleezza Rice (69 years old)

1st female African-American U.S. Secretary of State (2005-09), born in Birmingham, Alabama

  • Tawatha Agee, American singer-songwriter ("Juicy Fruit"), session and touring vocalist (James Mtume; Dave Matthews Band), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Willie Hernández, Puerto Rican baseball relief pitcher (World Series, AL MVP, AL Cy Young Award 1984 Detroit Tigers; MLB All-Star 1984, 85, 86), born in Aguada, Puerto Rico (d. 2023)
  • Yanni [Chryssomallis], Greek new age musician (Live at the Acropolis, Sand Dance), born in Kalamata, Greece

About November 14, 1954

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 5 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Scorpio

Music Charts

  • UK #1 Song: Hold My Hand - Don Cornell