Historical Events
Radio Premiere
BBC radio comedy "Hancock's Half Hour" debuts starring Tony Hancock and Sid James, written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson
- Charles Diggs Jr is elected Michigan's 1st black congressman to the House of Representatives
Election of Interest
Strom Thurmond is the 1st senator elected by write-in vote (South Carolina)
Famous Birthdays
- Pat Croce, American entrepreneur, sports team executive and owner, TV personality (Philadelphia 76ers), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
About November 2, 1954
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 69 years, 6 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: My Son My Son - Vera Lynn
